In the latest example of wokery editing, the estate of James Bond creator Ian Fleming has said that he would be okay for someone to rewrite his novels to make them more "suitable" for a 21st century audience.
Tuesday 28 February 2023
James Bond rewrites is to be made with 'guidance from the author himself'
In the latest example of wokery editing, the estate of James Bond creator Ian Fleming has said that he would be okay for someone to rewrite his novels to make them more "suitable" for a 21st century audience.
'Out-of-sync' Sunak accused of floundering on pledge to scrap windfarm ban
Campaigners say proposed changes to a rule preventing new onshore windfarm projects do not go far enough to actually change policy.
Michael Jackson thought Thriller was his second-best album
Michael Jackson said the album was inspired by "fun" and playing around with German children.
Cigars from 165-year-old ‘Ship of Gold’ wreck go to auction - and could still be smoked
As the consignor put it - "imagine having a Havana-rolled cigar made when Abraham Lincoln was a senator!"
Adam Lambert London tickets out this week - here's when you can get presale
Adam Lambert may have only just been in London, but he's already set himself up to play an iconic venue in the capital this summer. Tickets come out this week, but you have one chance to get presale tickets.
Britishvolt collapse risks exodus of electric car industry from UK, insider warns
Ensuring a local source of car batteries is deemed as vital for the domestic EV industry and any delay in producing them could then throw up the risk of a continued reliance on imports.
Monday 27 February 2023
Northern Lights TONIGHT: How to watch stunning and rare show from UK skies
The famous Northern Lights are set to be seen anywhere from the Shetland Islands to Kent in darkness tonight - with best viewing conditions and times now revealed.
Collapsed Britishvolt bought out by new firm in major boost for battery manufacturing
Australian start-up Recharge is now poised to deliver the UK's first gigafactory, saving scores of jobs and aiming to create thousands more.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3: Dave Bautista recalls emotional final shooting moment
Dave Bautista previously said leaving Guardians of the Galaxy behind was a "relief".
Elvis Presley's abandoned childhood home sold for just £35k as new owner's plan laid bare
Elvis Presley lived in the small property with his parents Vernon and Gladys Presley from 1943 to 1944.
SAG Awards 2023 winners: Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser win big - full list
The 2023 SAG Awards kicked off overnight and produced a new batch of winners in TV and cinema over the past year. Everything Everywhere All At Once won nearly all of its awards, while Elvis was snubbed - here's the full list.
Russia’s ‘costly offensive’ dealt a blow as satellite images show 'destroyed' elite unit
Vuhledar a coal-mining town in the Donetsk region just 100 miles south west of Bakhmut, has become one of the key areas involved in Russia's renewed offensive aimed at capturing more territory in the Donbas.
Sunday 26 February 2023
Olivia Newton-John memorial sparks fan outcry 'Where is John Travolta? Is he OK?'
Grease legend Olivia Newton-John was remembered today at a state memorial in Australia where global stars paid tribute - but her most famous friend was missing. Worried and disappointed fans wanted to know, 'Where is John Travolta?'
Asteroid Ryugu rich in organic molecules, first sample analysis reveals
The sample was recovered from the near-Earth asteroid by the Japanese Hayabusa2 spacecraft back in 2019.
Night skies get nearly 10% brighter each year as light pollution ‘erasing’ stars from view
The finding comes from some 51,000 observations of the night sky made by citizen scientists.
Energy misery revealed by new map showing which areas have the highest bills after April
EXCLUSIVE: Experts warned the most poorly insulated homes in the UK will be hit with the highest energy bills price rises in April.
John Wayne's furious unearthed letter to Ronald Reagan over controversial Panama Canal
The western legend lashed out at the actor-turned-politician in a brutal dressing down over "misinformation".
Saturday 25 February 2023
Venus’s ‘squishy’ outer shell may be resurfacing the planet, study finds
Researchers studied hundreds-of-miles-wide features dubbed "coronae" on the planet's surface formed by material upwelling from beneath.
John Lennon's awkward quip during Hard Day's Night film screening—'can't stand this!'
Three of the band members got up and left the flick's premiere, which aired in 1964.
Sunak urged to rejoin £84bn EU scheme as 70% firms plot UK exodus in blow to 'superpower'
Recent policy moves in the US and the EU threaten to leave the UK in the dust, Express.co.uk was warned.
‘Repulsive’ and mysterious snake-like remains leave holidaying Briton baffled
Explanations for the identity of the gross, pale entrails include intestines or an umbilical cord from various species.
George Harrison 'paralysed' John Lennon with fear during brutal argument
George Harrison, the Quiet Beatle, launched John Lennon's glasses across the room in anger.
Prepayment meter customers warned they may be paying off a previous tenant's debts
Around a third of those using prepayment meters are classed as vulnerable, but many could be paying more for their energy than they ought to be.
Friday 24 February 2023
Deep fakes: Inside the 'propaganda war’ and its impact on the Ukraine conflict
Deep fakes can impersonate foreign leaders, celebrities and other high-profile individuals, getting them to carry messages that aren't true.
Rolls Royce boss joins UK nuclear fusion firm to harness 'low cost, limitless' energy
Earlier this month, Tokamak Energy announced the location of their new fusion energy advanced prototype with power plant-relevant magnet technology.
Peter Jackson speaks out on new Lord of the Rings movies announced at Warner Bros
Warner Bros are planning on making "multiple" new Lord of the Rings movies, with spin-offs on the likes of Gandalf, Gollum and Aragorn in the works. Peter Jackson has responded to the news in a statement that may surprise fans.
Standing at the Sky's Edge review: A joyful, gritty show with fire in its heart
A musical set on a Sheffield housing estate may not be the easiest pitch to Broadway producers - but they'd be missing out on the best British musical in decades.
Thursday 23 February 2023
Forza Horizon 5 Rally expansion, Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, Big Call of Duty news
Forza Horizon 5 developer Playground Games announces the upcoming Rally Adventure expansion for March 29.
Putin’s ‘extremely dangerous’ withdrawal from nuclear pact risks a catastrophic accident
The New Start treaty allowed checks to be carried out to ensure that nuclear missiles aren't used accidentally.
EU sent alarming warning as energy war with Russia ‘not over’ as ‘risky winter’ looms
The European Commission has claimed victory in the first leg of the energy war after securing gas supplies, but still has a mountain to climb ahead of next winter.
JK Rowling says she never meant to upset anyone with her opinions
Best-selling author JK Rowling has said that she never wanted to upset anyone with her views.
Wednesday 22 February 2023
Evidence for primitive type of brain surgery found in Bronze Age tomb
The crude operation had been performed on one of two brothers found buried in a tomb in the ancient city of Megiddo - with the men potentially being one of the oldest known cases of leprosy.
Super Mario Bros movie shoot was ‘a f***ing nightmare’ and Bob Hoskins ‘almost died twice’
Bob Hoskins and Dennis Hopper looked back with horror at their time filming the original Super Mario Bros movie, which marks its 30th anniversary this year. The title star also suffered a broken bone, four stabbings and almost lost his life on two occasions.
Ofgem orders removal of wrongly fitted prepayment meters with major payout promised
Ofgem had previously launched an investigation into British Gas over forced prepayment meter installations.
Heat pump blow as Government blamed for 'disappointing' £450million boiler scheme failure
EXCLUSIVE: Baroness Parminter slammed the Government's handling of the £450million scheme to replace gas boilers with heat pumps.
S Club 7 announce news UK tour dates - here's when they go on sale
S Club 7's first batch of tickets were in such high demand that they sold out almost instantly. As a result, a batch of new dates have been added, and they come out this week.
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Ofgem investigates British Gas over forced prepayment meter installations
Investigators will look at whether the firm had taken all requisite steps to help its customers with their debt before either installing a prepayment meter or disconnecting their supply.
Marvel fans love new theory of how Loki obtains his Glorious Purpose in battling Kang
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantmania's end credits scenes teased Tom Hiddleston's Loki needs to prepare for war against Kang the Conqueror ahead of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Worrying satellite picture from space shows the true extent of droughts over Europe
Experts have warned that the water levels in the Po River have reached an all-time low.
Joseph Fiennes starring as Gareth Southgate in England penalties play at National Theatre
The "Shakespearean" Gareth Southgate play focuses on the pressure of penalties for the England men's football manager.
Asteroid taller than Empire State Building passes by Earth in last time for two decades
A whopping 1,600 feet long, 2011 AG5 takes 621 days to orbit the Sun and will not pass by Earth again until the year 2040.
S Club 7 fans 'absolutely raging' after only one band member showed up to sold-out concert
S Club 7 fans were left fuming at the "let down" after having booked tickets for the gig which sold out in under 90 seconds.
Wordle 612 hints for February 21: Struggling with Wordle today? Clues to help with answer
Wordle challenges players to figure out a mystery five letter word in just six guesses. It's a lot harder than it sounds.
Monday 20 February 2023
Next James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli shares surprising news on 007 reboot
Next James Bond news has arrived from 007 producer Barbara Broccoli amid rumours swirling around Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Lisa Marie Presley's tears over Austin Butler's Elvis performance 'He will win the Oscar!'
Lisa Marie Presley adored Austin Butler's "unprecedented" performance as her father Elvis in Baz Luhrmann's lavish biopic. Moved to tears but his portrayal, The King's daughter shared the drastic measure she would take if the star didn't win the Best Actor Oscar.
Energy boss issues winter warning as China's primed to grab 80 percent of supplies
The head of the International Energy Agency warned that Europe was spared from a horrific crisis out of 'sheer luck'.
Austin Butler calls his Elvis BAFTA win ‘bittersweet’ during tribute to Lisa Marie Presley
Austin Butler confessed it had been "a really unimaginably tragic time" following the death of Lisa Marie Presley, as he picked up the Best Actor BAFTA for playing her father Elvis, in a surprise win for the actor.
