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Pamela Anderson trades Hollywood glamour for ‘magical’ garden oasis
Pamela Anderson has shared a glimpse of her sprawling home vegetable and flower garden, marking a notable shift from her long-standing image as a Hollywood glamour icon. The former “Baywatch” star posted a video from her family’s compound in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, showing off a lush, thriving plot that quickly caught the attention of…
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Cubs great Anthony Rizzo snags another home run ball in Wrigley Field bleachers
Anthony Rizzo, the former Chicago Cubs first baseman and 2016 World Series champion, has once again caught a home run ball while sitting in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, his old home ground. The unlikely coincidence marks the second time this has happened to Rizzo, a feat so statistically improbable that the piece jokes it…
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Pupil awarded £4,000 after burning her lips at school – on a toasted marshmallow… As councils are dishing out thousands of pounds from the taxpayer to pay off ‘baffling’ compensation claims
A schoolgirl was awarded £4,000 in compensation after burning her lips on a toasted marshmallow during a school activity, one of a number of “baffling” payouts local councils have made to settle public liability claims. The case has been highlighted as an example of taxpayer money being used to cover compensation for seemingly minor or…
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Hate cleric Abu Hamza’s son launches legal bid to return to UK as he denies fighting for Al Qaeda in Syria
Sufean Kamal, the 31-year-old son of hate preacher Abu Hamza, is bringing a legal challenge against the UK government after being stripped of his British citizenship over allegations he fought for jihadi groups in Syria, including Al Qaeda. He denies the allegations and is seeking to return to Britain, where his wife and children still…
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Andy Burnham’s pledge to unite Labour branded ‘dead on arrival’ amid mounting mayhem over who will serve in his Cabinet
Andy Burnham’s attempt to present himself as a unifying figure for the Labour Party has been dismissed by critics as “dead on arrival”, amid confusion and infighting over who will be appointed to his Cabinet. The row comes as Burnham prepares to become Prime Minister, with commentators questioning whether he has a genuine mandate given…
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Rory McIlroy blasts Bryson DeChambeau for holding The Open ‘hostage’ over penalty chaos: ‘It is performative’
Rory McIlroy criticised fellow golfer Bryson DeChambeau after a heated rules dispute overshadowed the third round of The Open at Royal Birkdale. DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty on Friday following a lengthy, animated argument with rules officials over an alleged improved lie, and McIlroy used his own press conference to accuse him of playing to…
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Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France Van Heel is set to be Britain’s unofficial First Lady – but she is likely ‘to keep a low profile once he’s in No 10’
Andy Burnham’s wife, Marie-France Van Heel, is expected to take on the role of Britain’s unofficial “First Lady” as her husband prepares to become Prime Minister, but those close to the couple suggest she intends to remain largely out of the public eye once he takes up residence in Downing Street. The report comes amid…
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Pillows and pots move into Downing Street as Andy Burnham prepares to become Britain’s first commuter Prime Minister and split his time between London and Manchester
Andy Burnham is preparing to move into 10 Downing Street ahead of becoming Britain’s new Prime Minister, with removal vans reportedly delivering personal items including pillows and pots as he arranges to split his time between London and Manchester. The move marks a symbolic first, with Burnham set to become the country’s first “commuter Prime…
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Supermarkets charging shoppers £666 for a kilo of dried parsley – more than luxury goods like caviar and truffles, investigation finds
An investigation has found that some supermarkets are effectively charging shoppers as much as £666 per kilogram for dried parsley once the price of small jars or packets is scaled up, a sum that outstrips the per-kilo cost of luxury foods such as caviar and truffles. The finding highlights how herbs and spices sold in…
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Andy Burnham to announce new North Sea oil and gas drilling to prove ‘pro-business’ credentials – in blow to ‘Red Ed’ Miliband’s Net Zero agenda
Andy Burnham is reportedly set to approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling licences as one of his first acts on becoming prime minister, a move framed as demonstrating “pro-business” credentials. The decision would represent a significant challenge to the Net Zero strategy associated with Ed Miliband, signalling a shift in emphasis within the…