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Princess Kate shows off playful side in sweet moment with kids on Cardiff trip

Princess Kate has been snapped indulging in her playful side on a royal engagement in Cardiff with husband Prince William today, October 3. While greeting a group of schoolchildren at the city’s Grange Pavilion Kate chatted to the kids, fist bumped and high-fived them, even appearing to share a joke with a few as she […]

De-extinction: Will we ever bring animals back from the dead?

Earlier this month, scientists announced they had extracted RNA from the remains of a thylacine, aka the Tasmanian tiger. The RNA may be tiny, microscopic even, but the ramifications of this extraordinary success are significant for ‘de-extinction’ efforts. Bringing back species that have disappeared has long been a fascination for scientists – and science fiction […]

I can't believe I agree with this Tory education policy

It’s not often I agree with the Tories. Regular readers will know that, as a teacher, I take serious issue with their approach to schools that are so crippled by the cost of living crisis and the legacy of the pandemic, austerity freezes and funding cuts that we are on our knees.  But when it was […]

‘I dress as a dinosaur to block ULEZ cameras – it’s better than damaging them’

Mark Harper explains why Sadiq Khan is wrong on ULEZ Anti-ULEZ protesters have begun blocking the view of the cameras using outlandish costumes instead of causing damage to them. The dinoasur-suit wearing protesters in London are blocking the cameras which charge motorists £12.50 a day in Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ). One of those using […]

Family living in caravan face being homeless after turning down council house

A family have found themselves living in a caravan after getting into arrears with their mortgage and refusing an offer of emergency accommodation from the council. Nicola Whealan and her husband Mark had lived in their home in Llanishen, Wales, for 20 years but got into arrears after both of them became unable to work […]

Kate and William told to stay together on royal visits for better optics

Royal Editor Russell Myers on Prince William and Kate’s popularity Prince William and Princess Kate have been encouraged to appear together in public “as often as possible” by a PR expert, after they have recently carried out a string of separate engagements. The Prince and Princess of Wales are always well received whether together or […]

Declassified ‘X-files’ show Winston Churchill ordered UFO cover-up

UFO followed by mysterious helicopter in UK Extraterrestrials and UFOs have been hot topics since time immemorial, with nearly every culture throughout history laying claim to seeing something otherworldly. This year, The US government piqued the interest of UFO enthusiasts worldwide when it declassified a number of files purporting to contain information about alleged sightings […]

Meghan Markle teases Instagram return with William and Kate one step ahead

Meghan Markle: Fans confused over return to Instagram Meghan Markle has hinted about a possible huge Instagram comeback just as the Prince and Princess of Wales introduced a new feature to their social media account. The first step to the Duchess of Sussex’s media comeback was revealed with the appearance of the handle @meghan. The […]

Huge fireball erupts in Oxford after lightning strikes biogas plant

A huge explosion was spotted in Oxford this evening after lightning struck a gas tank. The reaction turned the sky bright orange as people from all over the city reported seeing a sudden flash. Severn Trent Green Power confirmed that at around 7.20 this evening, a digester tank at its Cassington AD facility near Yarnton […]

Princess Kate seen as a ‘great asset’ by King Charles, says ROBERT JOBSON

News that the Princess of Wales is not accompanying her husband to be at his side at his Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Singapore next month has caused some disquiet. She has decided instead to stay home to look after their three children during an important week as Prince George, 10, has school exams and […]