A lightsaber wielded by Darth Vader in the classic Star Wars movies has fetched a whopping $3.6m (£2.7m) at an auction. The prop, which appeared in films like The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, was deemed the highlight of the first day of sales at an auction held in Los Angeles on… Continue reading Star Wars: Darth Vader's lightsaber sells for £2.7m at LA auction
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Staffordshire boy, 14, set for university after A-level success
Elias, a 14-year-old boy from Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, who has been homeschooled since the Covid pandemic, is set to attend university at Imperial College London in late September after excelling in his A-levels four years ahead of schedule. Securing four A*s and an A in his exams, Elias will be studying biomedical engineering at the prestigious… Continue reading Staffordshire boy, 14, set for university after A-level success
Olivia Smith profile: Women's football's first £1m player
> Olivia Smith, the 21-year-old footballer, is making history as the first female £1m player in the game. Signed by Arsenal from Liverpool in a groundbreaking deal, Smith’s legacy precedes her debut at Emirates Stadium this Saturday. Despite the record fee being surpassed since then, she remains a trailblazer in women’s football. Erica Dambach, her… Continue reading Olivia Smith profile: Women's football's first £1m player
How I fell for jailed amputee surgeon Neil Hopper's sepsis lie
In an unexpected turn of events, it was revealed that surgeon Neil Hopper had fabricated a story about losing his legs to sepsis. Initially, I had interviewed Hopper in 2023 under the impression that he had undergone below-knee amputations due to a severe illness. However, it came to light that Hopper had intentionally frozen his… Continue reading How I fell for jailed amputee surgeon Neil Hopper's sepsis lie
Man on round-the-world trip gets multiple offers to replace stolen motorbike
A man who recently completed a round-the-world motorcycle journey found himself at the center of a heartwarming gesture after his bike was stolen in the UK. Yogesh Alekari, a 33-year-old from India, had traveled over 15,000 miles on his KTM 390 Adventure before the unfortunate incident occurred at Wollaton Park in Nottingham. The theft of… Continue reading Man on round-the-world trip gets multiple offers to replace stolen motorbike
Jaguar Land Rover staff to stay at home after cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been dealing with the aftermath of a cyber attack by ordering factory workers to stay home until at least Tuesday. The attack over the weekend resulted in crucial IT systems being taken offline, impacting car sales and production. Production has stopped at car factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton, with… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover staff to stay at home after cyber attack
The Duchess of Kent: The life of the royal who became a school teacher
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Epping Bell Hotel asylum seekers angered by convict, migrant says
Anger and unrest have been brewing among asylum seekers at an Essex hotel following the disturbing sexual offenses committed by one of their fellow residents. Hadush Kebatu, a man from Ethiopia, targeted a 14-year-old girl during two separate encounters in Epping on 7 and 8 July. This has led to protests outside The Bell Hotel,… Continue reading Epping Bell Hotel asylum seekers angered by convict, migrant says
Blood Moon total lunar eclipse: How to see it in the UK
BBC News Climate and Science reporter Maddie Molloy has highlighted the upcoming stunning celestial event that sky-watchers in the UK can anticipate this Sunday evening. The total lunar eclipse will transform the full Moon into a vibrant red color as it traverses Earth’s shadow. Known as the “Blood Moon,” this striking phenomenon is anticipated to… Continue reading Blood Moon total lunar eclipse: How to see it in the UK
Watch: The dramatic day the government had… in under two minutes
Friday morning started off with a government structure that was soon to undergo a major transformation by the end of the day. One of the notable events that occurred was the resignation of Angela Rayner, along with the dismissal of several individuals, leading to a significant reshuffle within the government. The day unfolded with a… Continue reading Watch: The dramatic day the government had… in under two minutes