Small fanged kangaroo once roamed rainforests of northern Australia
A small fanged kangaroo that once roamed rainforests that covered northern Australia lived longer than previously thought. The long toothed creature the size of a wallaby lived at least five million years longer than previously thought. Despite its fearsome canines the fangaroo was a plant eater, did not hop like modern roos and its teeth were just for show to attract mates. They were thought to have gone extinct about 15 million years ago because of climate change. But new...
Brexit border challenges “can’t be met” as Tories “talking up the prospects of a no-deal instead of being level with the public”
Parliament heard a stern warning that the Government is not ready to meet the challenges of dealing with immigration post Brexit today. Home Secretary Amber Rudd’s deputy Brandon Lewis MP was fielding Home Office questions in parliament and insisted: "We are confident that a positive deal can be reached, but we are of course preparing for every outcome. While we cannot comment on the detailed planning, government departments are working together across a range of complex issues to develop our...
Quit your job and travel the world like… Laura Crane
We caught up with 22-year-old British-born Laura Crane, a professional surfer and model. Tell us a little bit about you? So, I’m originally from Bristol, but moved to Devon when I was 13 and fell in love with surfing pretty much straight away. I started competing and got my big break at 14 when I became UK champion. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world with the sport and be involved with some pretty cool campaigns along...
University scientist becomes one of Britain’s worst paedophiles after admitting dark web sex offences
A university academic has become one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders after admitting 137 charges involving making sick images of rape, murder and child abuse. Cambridge University graduate Dr Matthew Falder, 28, dubbed himself 'evilmind' and '666devil' on the dark web while leading a double life as a respected scientist. A court heard the sadistic peadophile posed as a female artist in order to lure over 50 vulnerable victims after contacting them on Gumtree and Craigslist. The geophysicist would...
Interview: Sam Clark – Moro chef and co-founder
Ahead of London’s first Nordic food festival, we spoke to renowned Moro restaurant chef, Sam Clark, about the growing popularity of Nordic cuisine. The Great Nordic Feast will visit London’s Southbank for the first time this weekend to showcase signature dishes, ingredients and flavours from a range of Nordic countries. As part of the year-long cultural Nordic Matters festival at the Southbank Centre, from Friday 20th until Sunday 22nd October, eight cooks from Nordic countries team up with some of...
Activist scales iconic 150yo tree in bid to save it from felling as long-standing tree row continues
An activist scaled a 150-year-old oak tree today (mon) in a bid to prevent it from being felled by a local council. Residents gathered in the street where the tree is sited today (October 16) in the hope of stopping the council from tearing it down. TV presenter Vernon Kaye is among campaigners who have appealed to Sheffield City Council to re-think pavement resurfacing plans and save the much-loved oak. In a video appeal, he said: "Sheffield Council, come on....
Satellite images show how the UK has been dwarfed by the remnants of hurricane Ophelia
These striking satellite images show how the UK has been dwarfed by the remnants of hurricane Ophelia as Britain and Ireland are battered with gusts of up to 80mph. Images captured by the University of Dundee Satellite Receiving Station this morning (Mon) show the true size of the most recent 'weather bomb'. Storm Ophelia seen from the Meteosat satellite captured by the University of Dundee Satellite Receiving Station at 9:00 GMT November 16 2017, showing the size of the storm...
Britain’s newest super train came into service – setting off 25 minutes LATE
Britain's newest super train came into service today (Mon) - setting off 25 minutes LATE and with the air conditioning leaking water. The Hitachi 800 was due to leave Bristol Temple Meads for London Paddington at 6am sharp but didn't depart until 6.25am for unspecified 'technical issues'. Passengers were still forced to stand, despite claims that capacity on the new trains was increased by 20 per cent. And one had their laptop damaged as water from the air conditioning poured...
What is the yellow sky in London?
London has been engulfed by a blanket of yellow sky this afternoon as hurricane Ophelia leaves its mark on the capital. The strange coloured sky has arisen because of the hurricane drifting sand from the Sahara and debris from forest fires in Spain and Portugal. The South Coast was first to be hit earlier in the day and now the clouds are making their way north. Social media has been awash with photos of the funny sky as well as...