Firefighter sues bosses after they refuse to let him go part-time to build hobbit homes
A firefighter sued his bosses after they refused to let him go part-time to build £50,000 Bilbo Baggins-style hobbit homes. Matt Wright felt at a crossroads in his career, when…
Furious Polish chess master falls off his chair after blunder costs him match [VIDEO]
Dramatic conclusion! The moment a furious Polish chessmaster falls off his seat after making a mistake that costs him the match Pawel Teclaf (18 from Poland) fell off a chair…
Experts warn dishing out fourth jabs in spring may be pointless
Experts say that Britain and the US could soon be overvaccinating citizens in their fight against Covid. Israeli officials announced plans to continue giving booster jabs. The UK and the…
Jewish leaders are set to confront BBC chief Tim Davie to demand public apology
After an investigation revealed that the BBC reported an anti-Semitic attack at Oxford Street, Jewish leaders will confront Tim Davie. An earlier video showed a group hurling abuse and spewing…
Huge asteroid will race past Earth at 43,000 miles per hour next month
Experts believe that it could take multiple impacts of a large human-made device to deflect an asteroid like Bennu. It has a very small chance of striking Earth within a…
Charlotte Church’s ‘plans to build an eco retreat hit with a setback by highway officials’
Charlotte Church’s dream to build an eco-friendly wellness retreat in Wales has been opposed by her local council – who fear it could cause ‘unacceptable risk’ to drivers. The singer,…
UK weather: New Year’s Eve will be warmest on record at 63F
Britons may be able to enjoy the nation’s warmest new year’s eve today, as temperatures soar to 17C (63F), following a dull December that saw less than 27 hours sunlight.…
London’s teenage murder toll hits shameful record high as boy, 16, is stabbed to death in Hillingdon
London’s teenage murder rate is at an all-time high. A 16-year old boy was stabbed in Hillingdon, making it the capital’s 30th young victim of crime in 2021. By Isabella…
Brits are moving on from big New Year’s bashes in favour of ‘intimate dinner parties
New Year’s Eve celebrations are going ahead around the UK tonight, but nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, expect small gatherings rather than booze-filled parties. A Waitrose Food and…
World sees in the New Year despite Covid restrictions as party spirit overcomes Omicron concerns
Worldwide, billions are getting ready for the New Year. Some parties have had to be cancelled in cities due to increasing infections. However, South Africa has relaxed its curfew and…