A country pub has emptied its 15th Century wishing well and dredged tens of thousands of coins out of their depths - weighing more than 380lbs. For the last 500 years, drinkers at a country boozer have been chucking spare change into the wishing well - as well as cutlery...
Two thirds of parents think teachers should teach school children about the signs and symptoms of cancer, it has emerged. The study, which polled 1,000 parents of kids in secondary school, also suggests mums and dads would like the education process to this start at the age of 11. The...
Theresa May was asked “What did you do to help the release of Nelson Mandela?” ahead of her visit to Robben Island yesterday. The prime minister came under scrutiny over her stance on apartheid as she prepared to visit a prison that held captive political campaigners during a period of...
easyJet has started adding Austrian flags to its fleet as it makes the shift to Vienna. The low-cost airline recently announced that it is planning to register 130 aircraft to fly under the new easyJet Europe banner in order to offset negative Brexit effects. That means some 40 per cent...
In a world dominated by celebrities, beauty bloggers and gaming fanatics wilderness vloggers are becoming a surprise sensation on YouTube, offering harmony and escapism to viewers overrun by modern struggles. From the Canadian bush to rural villages in Cambodia videos featuring bushcraft, primitive technology and survival techniques are proving stiff...
The Conservatives are at risk of being overrun by a ‘blue Momentum-style’ takeover at local Conservative branches – with former Ukipers leading the march. An increase in membership has been reported by 42 out of 75 local associations, with many noting a change since the Chequers deal was agreed by...
Modern consumers have developed a ‘want it now’ attitude – thanks to online shopping and social media, a study has found. As it becomes easier than ever before to get something within days - or even hours - of making a purchase, more than one in five admit they want...
Boris Johnson has been revealed to be the celebrity Brits most want to see in a reality show. A year after his father entered the jungle for I'm a Celebrity the outspoken politician topped a poll of the people Brits most want to see on screen. Peter Kay and new...
Businesses can expect a lot more red tape, extra bureaucracy and additional costs in the event of a no deal, the government’s initial papers reveal. Dominic Raab presented the first 24 of 80 papers prepared by the government to explain plans that would mitigate the impact of a no deal...