John McFall, a silver and bronze Paralympian medallist, had his right leg amputated at the age of 19 - but now he is embarking on a space programme to prepare him for a historic mission to visit the Moon.
Tuesday, 31 January 2023
British Paralympian opens up on ITV's GMB about when Moon mission will commence
John McFall, a silver and bronze Paralympian medallist, had his right leg amputated at the age of 19 - but now he is embarking on a space programme to prepare him for a historic mission to visit the Moon.
Mapped: UK's coastal regions most at risk of being swallowed by the sea by 2100
Irreversible changes to the climate have meant that some cliff faces are "crumbling fast" - and some areas have been dubbed 'most at risk' of being lost to the sea.
UK's 3 main challenges 'hinged on the £6bn heat pump pledge which needs to come sooner'
Energy security, cost of living, and climate change are three of the UK's biggest hurdles - and now an industry body has urged the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to prioritise £6bn in heat pump funding to bolster these areas.
Dave Bautista rules out Batman villain role after James Gunn take over
Dave Bautista previously worked with James Gunn on the Marvel film series Guardians of the Galaxy.
Wordle 591 HINTS for January 31: Struggling with Wordle today? Clues to help find answer
The January 31 Wordle puzzle is live for the next 24-hours, so you'd better hurry if you want to solve today's teaser and keep your winning streak alive.
Archaeologists uncover French aristocrat’s bizarre gold dental work after 400 years
A woman went through an extraordinary and likely painful procedure to have a truly unique smile.
Monday, 30 January 2023
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and Advance Wars to headline imminent Nintendo Direct?
Nintendo fans have discovered new evidence to suggest that a Direct presentation is coming soon.
Unusual 'mother of pearl' cloud spotted over the UK in rare sighting
Nacreous clouds are rarely visible in the UK and require very low temperatures to appear in pearl-like colours.
Energy horror as UK's largest gas supplier threatens to cut supply in new plan
Since October 2021, the UK has been importing electricity from Norway through the new cable linking the two countries.
Wordle 590 hints for January 30: Struggling with Wordle today? Clues to help find answer
Wordle fans can help keep their winning streaks alive by checking out the latest selection of clues for January 30.
Shrek star Eddie Murphy breaks silence on Donkey spin-off movie
Eddie Murphy said there "should have" been a Shrek spin-off about Donkey in the first place.
Full list of UK postcodes without power as over 2,000 hit with sudden outage
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks have said that they are aware of the power outage and are aiming to restoring supplies this morning.
Sunday, 29 January 2023
Archaeology breakthrough as 2,000 year-old Roman bathers' gems found by Hadrian's Wall
The gems were set with vegetable glue and fell out of ring settings in a "hot and sweaty" bathhouse.
Brian May's praise for Adam Lambert ‘I swear there's no voice to match his amazing pipes!’
Brian May believes no one "in Christendom" can match Adam Lambert's voice, while Queen fans responded by saying Freddie Mercury would be looking down approvingly.
Netflix shuts down two of its completed movies in latest cancellation by studios
Netflix's decision to cancel the release of two of its finished movies follows Warner Bros' shelving of Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt.
Rishi Sunak’s energy bill discount handed to well-off Britons for ‘no real reason’
Fuel poverty charities have called on wealthy Britons to donate the extra cash piling into their accounts to the Government's multi-billion pound energy bill discount scheme
Saturday, 28 January 2023
EU forced to defend Qatar gas ties amid corruption scandal
Qatar provided the same volume of liquified natural gas imports to the EU in 2022 as in 2021, and is expected to provide more from 2025.
True Grit star John Wayne was so infuriated by Robert Duvall he threatened to punch him
John Wayne was known for having a furious temper, once exploding at a photographer on set for snapping him using his secret oxygen mask for his ailments. Duke's short fuse met Robert Duvall's on the True Grit set.
Clint Eastwood co-wrote song with Elvis' ex inspired by heartbreaking split from The King
Elvis Presley ex Linda Thompson and Clint Eastwood's distraught lyrics include the tragedy of longing for a life where she'd thought she'd be "the one" while "holding my broken heart".
UK facing exodus of firms after EU snub as science superpower dream threatens to crumble
Britain has been warned over the "inevitable transfer of activity from the UK to Europe" after it was kicked out of the bloc's £80billion flagship innovation programme.
UK set for NASA-style space launch in historic first after Virgin Orbit flop
This will be a "big event" as it marks the first time Britain will attempt a space launch that looks just NASA and SpaceX rocket launches.
Three point plan to get Russia ditching nukes as humanity ‘edges closer to Armageddon'
An anti-nuclear campaigner has argued that the West's possession of nuclear weapons actually makes it more vulnerable to an attack.
Friday, 27 January 2023
Roger was a better kisser than Sean but I loved both 007s, says Bond girl Valerie Leon
With roles in two James Bond movies and six Carry Ons, Valerie Leon appeared in two of the 20th century's most successful film franchises. And, despite what the "woke" generation would have us believe, she insists neither was a hotbed of chauvinism.
Creamfields South 2023 line-up announced - tickets available now
Creamfields South has a new location and a plethora of new artists - but act fast as tickets will be going very quickly.
Kygo UK tickets: Here's where to get tickets to Kygo's biggest UK show
Kygo is hitting London this summer to play his biggest show of the year at Gunnersbury Park - and tickets come out today.
The Strokes tickets: UK headline show tickets come out this week
The Strokes are returning to the UK for the first time since summer last year - and they're bringing along another massive band with them, as well.
Archaeologists discover golden mummy in 4,300-year-old Egyptian 'city of the dead'
A fabulous mummy wrapped in gold is among incredible finds unearthed at a 4,300-year-old Egyptian 'city of the dead'.
Thursday, 26 January 2023
Plane review: Tense, thrilling and reassuringly preposterous
As unpretentious as its title, Plane is the perfect vehicle for its grizzled action hero.
Pierce Brosnan's 7 years delayed box office bomb nominated for multiple Razzies
James Bond star Pierce Brosnan shot the fantasy movie back in 2014 with a Pirates of the Caribbean star and also a Chinese actress who disappeared during the post-production limbo.
Octopus, OVO and EDF: Three energy firms reveal how much power National Grid scheme made
Plunging temperatures and an inevitable increased use of gas and electric led National Grid to activate its Demand Flexibility Service for the first time this week.
OVO Energy signs deal to power thousands of homes at two different ends of Britain
Onshore wind farms have been controversial in the UK, with some leaders looking to ban the clean energy generation source.
Hitman 3 owners getting all maps for FREE today
From January 26 onwards, the entire Hitman trilogy will come in one streamlined package on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Covid lab leak theory blown wide open as report exposes 'reckless' US-funded Wuhan tests
US tax dollars were shipped to Wuhan for "dangerous animal experiments" that a group has claimed may have set off the pandemic.
Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Hitman Freelancer update release date, time and FREE World of Assassination download
Freelancer mode adds rogue-like elements to the Hitman experience, and places a far greater emphasis on planning missions, as you risk losing your gear.
Energy lifeline for millions as firm offers 'lowest priced' heat pump installation at £499
Heat pumps are 350 percent efficient compared, making them an effective way to slash energy bills compared to the best boilers being 90-95 percent efficient.
Briton handed energy lifeline as heat pumps and green upgrades help slash bills by £12k
Adrian Bond, 49, said since making green investments in his home in 2007, he has saved an estimated £12,000 on his bills
Starfield release date won't be revealed tonight, but there is some good news
While Starfield won't make an appearance during Microsoft's imminent showcase event, there is something for fans to cling on to.
Tuesday, 24 January 2023
'Should have shut down!' NHS Test and Trace ignored alerts over Covid lab's fatal errors
The fatal lab errors resulted in an estimated 40,000 extra infections, 700 hospitalisations and 20 deaths.
Quantumania theory: Iron Man's Age of Ultron Easter Egg will finally pay off in Ant-Man 3
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is ripe for fulfilling an Iron Man Easter egg from Avengers Age of Ultron, which has a startling connection to Michelle Pfeiffer's Janet van Dyne. Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark is also rumoured to be returning to the MCU.
Will Smith lands first Disney film since Chris Rock Oscars slap
Will Smith is playing one of his older characters in a newly-announced Disney sequel.
National Grid: Britons to be paid £10 to stop using energy-guzzling appliances tonight
The National Grid stressed this is not an indication that electricity supplies are at risk - but it is merely using its "tools" to conserve energy where needed.
Star Wars' Daisy Ridley tells all on The Rise of Skywalker script change
Star Wars fans were left up in arms when The Rise of Skywalker changed what they thought they knew about the series.
Common 'low maintenance' plant hailed as cure for mould should be avoided by pet owners
A common household plant can remove mould, purify the air and can thrive in poorly ventilated spaces - such as bathrooms.
Monday, 23 January 2023
Labour warned windfall tax hike may spark 'energy disaster' and keep UK reliant on imports
Labour claims the boost to tax on the excess profits of oil and gas giants in the North Sea could save "the typical household £500 on their energy bills from April, compared to the Government's plans".
Harrison Ford 'complemented co-star on their nice nude body' ahead of new TV show
Harrison Ford is about to star in an Apple TV+ show with the actor, who called the encounter "lucky".
