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Rare Cadbury egg sells for a massive £123,000… 43 years after it was made
A rare Cadbury Easter egg has sold for an eye-watering £123,000, some 43 years after it was originally produced. The sale highlights the growing collectors’ market for vintage confectionery memorabilia, where scarcity and nostalgia can drive prices far beyond what the item originally cost. The article’s full details on the buyer, seller, auction house or…
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UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
The UK will witness its fullest solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday evening, with the whole country experiencing the event and up to 96% of the Sun’s disc obscured by the Moon in some areas. Experts describe it as the best eclipse the UK will see for the next 50 years, while parts of Europe…
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Heatwave disorder prompts tighter security at London lidos
London’s outdoor swimming pools have tightened security after a summer of disorder linked to Britain’s record-breaking 2026 heatwave, with lifeguards reportedly pushed into the water, drunken teenagers brawling, and lidos hit by thefts and break-ins. Operators ramped up controls as crowds flocked to the open-air pools to escape the heat during the school summer holidays,…
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UK zoo welcomes rare baby animal that faces extinction… but do YOU know what it is?
A UK zoo has welcomed the birth of a rare baby animal belonging to a species threatened with extinction, according to a report from the Daily Mail. The arrival is being presented as a notable conservation moment, with the zoo inviting the public to guess which endangered species the newborn belongs to. Unfortunately, the specific…
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Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
The UK government has confirmed that households living within 500 metres of new or upgraded power pylons will receive £250 taken off their annual energy bills, part of a plan to secure public support for the biggest overhaul of Britain’s electricity grid since the 1960s. The discounts, offered in exchange for “hosting vital infrastructure”, are…
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Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds – the heatwave veg that’s good to eat
UK farmers are facing one of the driest, hottest growing seasons in decades, with predictions of the worst harvest since records began. As a result, fruit and vegetables are emerging misshapen, discoloured or smaller than usual, and supermarkets, keen to avoid empty shelves, are expected to relax their usually strict cosmetic standards on size, shape…
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‘Untouchable’ Andrew and Tristan Tate had secret aliases including James Bond villain’s identity to try to dodge justice…now they’re binging on Doritos and Snickers in prison
Andrew and Tristan Tate reportedly used secret aliases, including the identity of a James Bond villain, in an apparent attempt to evade authorities as they moved between countries, believing themselves to be beyond the reach of the law. The report details how the self-styled “untouchable” brothers, who face serious legal proceedings, allegedly relied on false…
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GB’s Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two
Great Britain’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claimed a stunning one-two in the men’s 100m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, delighting the home crowd at Alexander Stadium a day after team-mate Amy Hunt won the women’s 100m title. Glave upgraded the bronze he won in Rome two years ago to gold, while…
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Glave and Azu deliver on GB sweep promise with 100m gold and silver
Great Britain’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu completed a men’s 100m medal sweep at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, taking gold and silver respectively. The pair had discussed achieving exactly this outcome earlier in the year, making the result a fulfilment of a shared goal rather than a surprise success. Glave finished first to…
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Academic with historic links to extreme group hired in the same Cambridge faculty as ‘plagiarism professor’ Jason Arday
A Cambridge academic reportedly linked in the past to an extreme organisation has been appointed to the same university faculty as Jason Arday, the education professor dubbed the “plagiarism professor” after allegations about his work came to light. The appointment has raised concerns given the faculty’s recent scrutiny, with critics questioning the vetting process for…