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The BBC drama SAS Rogue Heroes brings to life the story of Jim Almonds, a founding member of the SAS who was known for his manners and earned the nickname Gentleman Jim. Almonds’ daughter, Lorna Almonds-Windmill, describes her father as a quiet man who was deadly when necessary. His service with the SAS saw him… Continue reading SAS Rogue Heroes: Gentleman Jim was 'quiet but deadly'

The husband of Lamduan Armitage, the Thai woman whose body was discovered in the Yorkshire Dales in 2004, has been detained by police in Thailand. David Armitage, who has been living in Thailand since his wife’s death, did not report her missing and has not been interviewed by Thai or British police about her whereabouts.… Continue reading Husband of Thai woman found dead in Yorkshire Dales detained

To commemorate Burns Night, a new photo of King Charles III has been released. Taken in the library of Balmoral Castle, the image features the King donning a tartan kilt made from the King Charles III tartan, which is based on the Balmoral tartan sett that dates back to the mid-19th century. The photograph was… Continue reading New photo of kilted King Charles released for Burns Night

The early 2000s were characterized by black hair, a floppy fringe covering a smoky eye, and music from bands like Green Day. This was the height of emo subculture, and it has recently been revisited in an exhibition called I’m Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective. The exhibition, located at the Barbican Music Library, has attracted… Continue reading Emos and scenes relive their teenage years in the noughties

In 2017, a woman named Lisa emailed a journalist named Catriona Stewart asking for help. Lisa had met a man named Christopher Harkins on Tinder who had scammed her out of £3,247. Harkins had lovebombed her and suggested they go on holiday together, but when Lisa transferred the money for the holiday, Harkins went silent.… Continue reading The women who brought a Tinder predator to justice

Dark Horse Comics, a publisher of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novels and comic books, has cancelled his upcoming work following sexual misconduct allegations made against him. The publisher was scheduled to release more works in the Anansi Boys series, a spin-off of the British author’s novel American Gods. The series follows the adventures of two children… Continue reading Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works after sexual misconduct allegations

Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is shifting the focus of her policies to favour growth over her party’s previous priorities. Insiders say Reeves has been pushing for ideas to get the economy growing since presenting her Budget in October, when she raised taxes and increased public spending. Reeves is expected to unveil more changes next… Continue reading Rachel Reeves: Why is she suddenly in a rush, asks Laura Kuenssberg

Following the implementation of new procedures for obtaining death certificates in Wales, a family has been forced to wait weeks for two relatives’ funerals to be arranged. Under the conditions, doctors complete medical certificates of cause of death (MCCD), which are then reviewed by independent medical examiners before death certificates can be released. The measures… Continue reading Death certificate delays leaves Newport family in funeral limbo

A Bristol Grammar School Year 11 pupil, Charlie, has climbed to third place in the world’s Fantasy Premier League gameweek rankings, a gaming phenomenon popular across the world. Charlie said he has played the game for some time but really got into it during Euro 2024, the previous year. He explained his success involves watching… Continue reading Bristol student tops Fantasy Premier League worldwide

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