Mystery space object that passed Earth ‘is the same size and shape as London’s Gherkin skyscraper’
The mystery object some experts claimed was an alien craft passing Earth has a greyish/red surface and is the size and shape of London's Gherkin skyscraper, according to latest research. The strange visitor - which has been named 'Oumuamua - the Hawaiian word for “messenger” or “scout” -has triggered worldwide speculation since it passed close to Earth in October after arriving from deep interstellar space. Scientists from Queen's University Belfast led an international team of astronomers - from Britain, the United...
The Best Winter Sun Locations For Your Last Minute Break
So, you want to get the best winter sun, but the question is - where do you go? Don’t fear! We’ve got you covered! Whilst there are countless places you can visit in summer for daylong sunshine, choosing where to go for your last minute winter break might leave your mind feeling a little baffled. Once you have completed your European health insurance card renewal application, you are free to travel across Europe and do all the fun activities you...
“Division, infighting in Cabinet & reliance on the DUP make the Tories weak” – EU Council Statement, Corbyn vs May in full
"It is becoming clear that many on the government benches want to use Brexit to rip up standards, rights to work and deregulate the economy." "For many on the benches opposite it is the chance to make Britain a tax haven for the super rich. The choice is clear: a Tory government that will use Brexit to protect the very richest, or a Labour vision that would protect the economy & jobs." Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn responded to Prime...
Family spark row with festive display featuring Home Alone quote – ‘Merry Christmas ya filthy animals’
A dad has caused a stir after decorating the outside of his home with a quote from Home Alone - ‘Merry Christmas ya filthy animals’. Father-of-three Kai Bowman, 43, painted the large words on the front wall of his family home in big white letters. He said it was a cheaper alternative to covering the house in colourful lighting - costing just £30. The unusual decoration has seen people flock to their home to take a picture. Mr Bowman, a...
“My constituent – an incontinent cancer sufferer – was refused PIP. She was forced to wash & reuse baby nappies.”
Labour MP Frank Field told the House of Commons a harrowing story all too typical around the country - everyone should watch this: "We need a root and branch reform of PIP (Personal Independence Payments - the Conservatives replacement of Disability Living Allowance). One of the people who came to 'Feeding Birkenhead' foodbank was doubly incontinent because of cancer. "She got a Nil rating for PIP. "Whilst she needed food, she also needed nappies. "When she didn't turn up after a few days,...
A dad has been left scarred after he woke up to a RAT nibbling on his nose
A dad has been left scarred after he woke up to a RAT nibbling on his nose. The homeowner said the unprovoked bite happened the night after the rodent dragged his mobile phone from his bedside and chewed it beneath a set of drawers. He called in pest controllers to eradicate the pests which scurried up from beneath the floorboards of the Victorian terraced house in Swindon and were immune to bait. After getting into a cluttered cupboard beneath the...
Video captures moment UFO appears to zoom around above Sheffield United’s stadium
This video captures the moment unidentified flying objects appear to zoom around in the early morning sky. In the footage the strange comet-like trails of light can be seen shooting around high above a football stadium - changing directions very quickly. The footage was captured by Peter Savage, 35, an electrical engineer at a security firm, on Friday (December 15) at about 7am. Peter was using the footage of the morning sky to calculate the distances between Mars, Venus, Earth...
Former Midwife is now third highest ranking in C of E after being appointed first female Bishop of London
A former midwife was today named as the first ever female Bishop of London. The Right Reverend Sarah Mullally, DBE, was only ordained two years ago and has been the Suffragan Bishop of Crediton in the Diocese of Exeter. Her nomination to replace Richard John Carew Chartres, who retired earlier this year, was approved by The Queen. Bishop Sarah, 55, is the first female Bishop of London, which it the third in seniority in the Church of England, following Canterbury...
Flying Scotchman: Train buff uses model rail to distribute drinks at his Christmas party
A transport historian wowed guests at his Christmas party when he came up with a novel way to hand out drinks - using a model train. Tim Dunn, 36, converted toy Playmobil train wrapped in festive lights to run on a 40ft track from his kitchen to through his dining room and his sitting room to give out gin and tonics, white wine and vodka shots. The marketing manager, who also freelances as a TV presenter and historian, dug out...