Month: December 2022

A Harry Potter fan who received an exclusive edition of the first JK Rowling book after entering a publishing company competition is putting it up for auction having kept it safe in her attic in Cumbria for a decade. Childcare practitioner Chloe Esslemont was 16 when she entered the Bloomsbury competition, having to write a letter explaining in no more than 50 words why she loved Harry Potter, with entrants […]

A suit worn by actor David Tennant in his role as Doctor Who is one of the star attractions in a new exhibition dedicated to the popular TV show. Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder is set to open on Friday at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The exhibition aims to shows the science behind the television series, which is a hit across the world. Eight zones cover a […]

Kyle Walker insists England will not be rolling out the red carpet for France’s great entertainers in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash. Most of the talk since the tie was confirmed has surrounded Kylian Mbappe and how England can stop a man who leads the golden boot race with his five goals in Qatar. The World Cup holders also boast the likes of Olivier Giroud – who has overtaken Thierry […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement Goncalo Ramos marked his first Portugal start with a stunning hat-trick as Fernando Santos’ side hit Switzerland for six on their way to the World Cup quarter-finals. The 37-year-old recently left Manchester United under a cloud and has at times cast a shadow over his team in Qatar, where his manager expressed unhappiness about his reaction to being substituted against South Korea. Santos took the eye-catching decision […]

Spain are out of the World Cup after losing on penalties to Morocco in the last 16. Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi hit the winning penalty, showing no fear with a panenka, after Sevilla goalkeeper Bono had saved from both Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets, with Spain failing to convert any of their three penalties after Pablo Sarabia hit the post with the first. It was hardly the return Spain boss Luis […]

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after an egg was allegedly thrown in the direction of the King during a walkabout. Bedfordshire Police said the suspect was in custody for questioning after being arrested in St George’s Square in Luton on Tuesday. Charles had been temporarily steered away from the crowds outside Luton Town Hall by his security staff shortly after arriving. He […]

The study found air fryers to be cheaper to cook a range of foods, including roast chicken and chips Air fryers can be up to three times cheaper to run than traditional ovens, according to research by consumer group Which? New analysis suggests the fryers, as well as microwaves, pressure cookers and slow cookers, have cheaper running costs than conventional ovens. But Which? said any saving would have to be […]

The Three Lions will face their next opponents at 7pm on Saturday England set up a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final against reigning champions France as Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka struck against Senegal. Playing in their first knockout match on the world stage since the agonising extra-time 2018 semi-final loss to Croatia, Gareth Southgate’s men showed their quality to progress in Qatar. Kane became England’s highest ever scorer […]

Hundreds of thousands of people are yet to come forward Covid-19 booster jabs have been given to more than two-thirds of those with a weakened immune system but hundreds of thousands of people who are at risk and more likely to become seriously ill have yet to come forward, health chiefs have warned. NHS England said 67% of those with a weakened immune system has been vaccinated but some may […]