CAMPAIGNERS celebrated today as Britain’s worst zoo finally announced it was to close its doors for the final time. Ever since a tiger mauled a keeper to death, South Lakes Safari Zoo has been surrounded by controversy and was even fined £255,000 after the tragic incident. 6 South Lakes Safari… Britain’s ‘worst’ zoo where tiger … Read more
A SUPERSONIC jet vying to bring back Concorde speed trips across the globe has reached an important new record – but it could be a bit longer until passengers get to fly on it. US firm Boom Technology has been testing the “Son of Concorde” supersonic aircraft, officially known as XB-1. 5 Boom’s… ‘Son of … Read more
HEAVY downpours will bring six inches of rain in just hours as Brits brace for a “very wet and miserable” start to the week. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK today. 3 Shoppers in Windsor are hit by heavy downpoursCredit: Alamy 3 A man shelters under an … Read more
A BRAVE boy of five poses with his family in matching PJs to celebrate his first Christmas since beating a rare cancer. Niko Bolke-Carver bravely battled Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia after being diagnosed with the rare blood and bone marrow disease in February 2022. 3 Brave Niko Bolke-Carver, 5,… Doctors feared our son would not survive … Read more
DRIVERS paid a record £620million in council parking fines last year — with more than 1,000 tickets dished out every hour, figures show. With an average penalty fee of £60, the stats indicate more than ten million tickets were issued. 1 Driver paid a record £620million in council parking fines… Drivers paid record £620m in … Read more
A PRIZED coin collection with some of the rarest examples of hammered gold in British history has sold for £1.1million. A Charles I piece from 1643 was the top item, going for £222,000. 2 A coin collection with some of the rarest examples of hammered gold in British history has sold for… Rare British coin … Read more
A COLLECTION of royal memorabilia sold for an eye-watering price has revealed Princess Diana’s heartfelt letters – and a handwritten joke from Queen Elizabeth. The collection from the 1970s-1990s included signed Christmas cards, personal thank you notes, and a cracking joke letter – all sold for… Princess Diana’s heartfelt letters & handwritten joke from Queen … Read more
THE existence of a collaboration between Prince and Kylie Minogue has been the stuff of music industry legend for decades. Recorded in 1992 after the duo struck up a bond when his Diamonds And Pearls tour came to Earl’s Court in June that year. 2 A duet between Kylie Minogue and Prince has… Kylie Minogue … Read more
LIDL has confirmed one of its city centre branches is closing for good after trading for over two decades. The discount supermarket said an outlet in Aberdeen will shut up shop around the time of its 25th anniversary. 2 This comes as Lidl bosses revealed that the chain is looking to open hundreds… Major supermarket chain with … Read more
SHANNON Brown shudders at the memory of happily queuing up with her one-year-old daughter to meet Santa at a Christmas grotto. For just hours later, the 30-year-old’s life was turned upside down after being told the devastating news that her mother, Michelle Hanson, had been viciously murdered. I stared down cowardly Xmas killer who stabbed … Read more