A priest related to Princes William and Harry has been moved a step closer to sainthood by the Pope. A decree issued by Pope Francis said Father Ignatius Spencer lived a life of ‘heroic virtue’. Englishman Father Spencer, who was born George Spencer in 1799, now needs two miracles attributed to him if he is … Read more
Greta Thunberg has joked that her ‘evil handlers can no longer control her’ in a tongue-in-cheek tweet marking her 18th birthday. The activist sarcastically hit back at critics who claim parents secretly masterminded her rise to global notoriety by saying she is ‘free at last’ now she has turned 18. Miss Thunberg said she would be spending … Read more
Earl gives up and CHANGES the way he pronounces the name of his home because no one could understand his pronunciation of Harewood House Eighth earl of Harewood, David Lascelles, has given up a centuries-old practice He has decided to pronounce the first syllable as ‘hare’ instead of Har-wood His father George Lascelles had been … Read more
Primary schools in England’s worst-hit coronavirus hotspots will remain shut to a majority of pupils at the start of term on January 4 as ministers desperately try to slow the spread of the disease. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced this afternoon that primary schools in dozens of areas across London, Essex, Kent and beyond will … Read more
Federal investigators are busy this Christmas season looking for a ‘grinch’ who stole a white Tesla that had an antique, 18th century violin said to be worth as much as $900,000 inside the vehicle which was left unlocked by its owner. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in locating the … Read more
Sir Paul McCartney admits his 18th solo album was somewhat of a happy accident. The Beatles star, 78, releases McCartney III this week, having written and recorded it during lockdown earlier this year. And in a BBC chat with actor Idris Elba, aired on Saturday night, the crooner admits he ‘didn’t realise’ what he was … Read more
Romeo Beckham shared a series of loving pictures wth his girlfriend, Mia Regan, to Instagram on Thursday as she celebrated her 18th birthday. The son of Victoria and David Beckham, 18, looked smitten with his model love as he declared, ‘I love you so much’. In the slew of Instagram snaps, Romeo cuddled up to Mia … Read more
Married couple both lose their jobs and their home after National Trust shuts down their 18th century round house in Monmouthshire due to Covid restrictions – leaving it empty for first time in 118 years Martin Kerrigan and Sara Szwer have lived in Kymin Round House for 17 years Sara worked as historic site’s dedicated … Read more
Chinese 18th century cannon that was kept in the garden as an ornament for years goes up for auction for £100,000 600lb 65in-long bronze weapon was made in China in 1789 during Qing dynasty The cannon would have been used by Guo Xing Fu to protect the port of Xiamen It was brought by a … Read more
Making life easier for new mothers was hardly a priority in the 1700s. Luckily, however, Poldark actress Gabriella Wilde was able to adapt her elaborate costumes – to breastfeed her baby son on the set of the Cornish drama. Miss Wilde, 31, who played the manipulative Caroline Penvenen opposite stars Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson, … Read more