‘Major success’ as endangered bongo calf born at UK Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park, England, announced a “major success” as the park has welcomed a bongo calf, one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet. First-time mum Othaya gave…
Channel 4 drama is axed after one series despite winning awards
Channel 4 has cancelled a critically acclaimed drama series after just one season, despite its impressive awards haul. The Gathering, which premiered earlier this year and starred Warren Brown of…
Laurence Olivier’s prosthetic nose put up for sale by widow
A prosthetic nose worn by Lord Laurence Olivier has been put on sale by his widow Dame Joan Plowright, along with other items from the late actor. The Shakespearean actor,…
Man who plotted prosecutor’s death still has delusional disorder, court hears
A man convicted of plotting to kill a prosecutor after claiming to identify as “evil Jesus” continues to suffer from delusional disorder, according to a psychiatrist’s report to a court.…
Mother in Lebanon tells children that attack on village ‘was a balloon’
A mother who works for an Irish charity in Lebanon has said she tries to stay strong for her three children as their country is bombed. Amena Hareb said she…
Bristol Cheesemonger opens second shop in city
The Bristol Cheesemonger has expanded to open a second site in the city, this time on Gloucester Road. The popular cheese seller already boasts a branch at Wapping Wharf’s Cargo…
Social Democrats overcome centre-right government in Lithuanian poll
Lithuania’ s centre-left opposition parties are celebrating victory after prevailing over the centre-right ruling coalition in the final round of national elections. With 100% of votes counted from Sunday’s polls,…
UK weather: ‘Multiple cold and wintry blasts’ to strike Britain with ‘high confidence’ of ‘widespread snow events’
Britain is bracing for a series of cold and wintry blasts in the coming weeks, with forecasters predicting a high likelihood of widespread snow events. The Met Office has warned…
DWP to give extra £253 to Universal Credit claimants next year
Universal Credit recipients are set to receive an additional £253 in their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions. Approximately seven million people are currently on Universal Credit, with…
How a gift of a water colour set turned a Dublin man’s life around
A painter whose Oscar-winning brother bought him his first water colour set, is set to feature at Ireland’s biggest art fair. Dylan Hansard’s striking city nightscapes have turned around his…