A Ramsbottom man has been reported missing in Tenerife, with no contact for over three days, his family has revealed. Kris Finney, 31, flew to the Spanish island last Thursday morning to join a friend on holiday. He called his mum that afternoon to say he had arrived but warned his phone was running low […]
I made the crispiest roast potatoes in 30 mins – I didn’t use the oven or hob
I love roast potatoes with my Sunday dinner but I don’t enjoy the effort it takes to cook them. There have been some Sundays where I’ve spent hours cooking a roast dinner only to be left with soggy potatoes and a lacklustre dish overall. So when I came across this quick and easy recipe on […]
New BBC chair to say ‘fight is on’ for future of UK programme-making | BBC
The “fight is on” for the future of British programming at the BBC, the corporation’s new chair is expected to say in his first big speech. Samir Shah will characterise public service broadcasting as a “very British success story” and will say that ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 face similar challenges. The Indian-born TV […]
Lando Norris learns FIA investigation verdict after horror Brazil GP | F1 | Sport
Lando Norris has kept his sixth-placed finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix and received only a reprimand and a fine of around £4,196 (€5,000) after an investigation by the race stewards. The McLaren driver was one of four drivers investigated for a bizarre incident at Interlagos. After Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll spun on the formation […]
UK city centre bus station plagued by ‘terrible smell’ | UK | News
Red-faced bus bosses in Leeds have been forced to apologise for a “horrible fish smell” that has engulfed one of its stations leaving passengers disgusted. Leeds City Bus Station is a major transport hub that is meant to be a welcoming place for travellers to arrive coming from all over the country. But for at […]
Houseplant expert reveals one key thing to growing Jurassic-sized plants
Indoor gardening enthusiasts continue to find new ways to recreate tropical environments that allow their plants to thrive, and recent insights highlight how humidity, water, and pH levels can significantly enhance indoor greenery. Dan, a spokesperson for the plant blog and terrarium supply store Terrarium Tribe, has managed to grow impressively large plants, particularly Alocasia, […]
James Van Der Beek, Dawson’s Creek actor, diagnosed with bowel cancer | US television
The Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Despite the diagnosis, the 47-year-old said there was “reason for optimism” and that he was “feeling good” as he made the announcement in an interview with the US outlet People. The star made his name playing Dawson Leery […]
Lewis Hamilton learns fate as FIA make decision on changing Brazilian GP race result | F1 | Sport
The torrential rain continued with the Grand Prix set to get underway, but stewards were then forced to abort the start after Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll went onto the gravel on the formation lap. In the frenzy that followed, Lando Norris, Yuki Tsunoda, Russell, and Liam Lawson all begun an additional formation lap before […]
Queen Elizabeth’s last official engagement revealed | Royal | News
The late Queen Elizabeth II remained stalwart in her dedication to Royal duties right up until her final days, performing her last act a mere 48 hours before her death. It was on September 6, 2022, that the Queen engaged with Boris Johnson as he stepped down from his post and welcomed Liz Truss as […]
Strange gardening hack using potatoes can kill weeds rapidly
Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s existence, popping up in pathways, overtaking garden beds, and competing with beloved plants for precious nutrients. But Team Clean has a surprising solution that can help you tackle these pesky intruders using something you probably already have in your kitchen—potato water. The trick is simple, the next time […]