Drew Barrymore was placed into a "psychiatric ward" when she was just 13 years old. The star's ascent to fame was a roller coaster that included drug abuse and alcoholism when she was just child star. Having shot to fame for her role in Steven Spielberg's E.T the Extra-Terrestrial at the age of seven, Drew was instantly propelled into a world of drugs, booze, and excessive partying. However, the young actress began to spiral - leading her to have her first drink at nine, smoking marijuana at 10 and taking up cocaine at 12. Her shocking childhood landed her in a "psychiatric ward" that she had to spend 18 months in. "I was going to clubs and not going to school and stealing my mom's car and, you know, I was out of control," the actress, 46, shared on The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM Monday. "So, you know, sometimes it was as humorous as that and sometimes I was just so angry that I would go off and then I'd get thrown in 'the thing'," she added. The actress … [Read more...] about Drew Barrymore feared being tied up in stretcher restraints in ‘psychiatric ward’ aged 13
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Haven to reopen parks from April 12 following lockdown announcement
HAVEN has announced that they will be opening from April 12, following the government lockdown announcment. Boris Johnson confirmed in the Monday announcement that self-catered UK holidays could restart from April 12. While this is only for one household - going up to two households on May 17 - it is great new for families wanting to get a holiday booked . Haven said in a statement: "Following the Government announcement earlier this week with regards to the roadmap out of lockdown measures, we can confirm that our parks will remain closed in England until Monday 12 April. "We are however, delighted that the roadmap has considered self-contained accommodation to reopen at Stage two and we look forward to welcoming many families to enjoy a coastal break that we pride ourselves on from the 12 April across our parks in England." This is also just in time for the end of the Easter half term , which ends on April 16. Haven also confirmed that while guests with March … [Read more...] about Haven to reopen parks from April 12 following lockdown announcement
Ex-Syrian agent convicted by German court in landmark torture trial
A former member of Syrian president Bashar al Assad's secret police has been sentenced by a German court to four and a half years in jail for facilitating the torture of prisoners. Human rights activists hope the landmark ruling will set a precedent for other cases connected to the 10-year-old Syrian civil war. Eyad al Gharib was convicted of accessory to crimes against humanity and sentenced by the Koblenz state court. It was the first time a court outside Syria had ruled in a case alleging Syrian government officials committed crimes against humanity. The court heard Gharib had arrested at least 30 anti-government protesters at the start of the conflict in 2011 and sent them to an intelligence facility where he knew detainees were tortured. Advertisement The verdict gives hope to the 800,000 Syrians in Germany who say they were tortured in government facilities after attempts to establish an international tribunal for Syria failed. … [Read more...] about Ex-Syrian agent convicted by German court in landmark torture trial
Charles Darwin: ‘Treasured’ keepsake box owned by naturalist’s daughters to go on display
A "treasured" keepsake box that once belonged to Charles Darwin's daughters has been donated to English Heritage and will go on show later this year. The Victorian red leather box contains shells gathered by Darwin on his famous Beagle voyage, where his observations fostered the ideas that led him to develop his theory of evolution. Darwin's descendants have donated the red leather box and its "treasures" to English Heritage, which will display the object at what was Darwin's home - Down House, in Kent. The naturalist and his wife Emma gave the box to their daughters, who, starting with the eldest, Annie, filled it with family mementos. When Annie died, aged 10 in 1851, the box passed to her sister Henrietta, otherwise known as Etty. Advertisement She continued to fill it with souvenirs, including locks of hair belonging to members of the Darwin family, Darwin's silk handkerchief and the shells. More from Kent Napier Barracks: Asylum … [Read more...] about Charles Darwin: ‘Treasured’ keepsake box owned by naturalist’s daughters to go on display
Olympic star Callum Skinner creates cycling glasses that allow riders to see behind them
An Olympic gold medallist has created specialist glasses that give cyclists eyes at the back of their heads. Callum Skinner, 28, who won gold and silver at the 2016 Olympics, developed the technology with physicist Alex Macdonald after raising more than £100,000 through a Kickstarter campaign. The sunglasses allow cyclists to see forwards and backwards by shifting focus rather than having to turn their heads. They use two-part angled lenses with semi-transparent mirrors and will cost £199.99. The Edinburgh-based inventors hope their glasses will make amateur cycling safer and give other athletes including runners and rowers an advantage. Advertisement "As a passionate cyclist, I'm acutely aware of the importance of road safety," said Skinner. "I'm also struck by the potential of HindSight glasses to help professional cyclists reach their peak performance. More from UK COVID-19: Daily drop-off in vaccinations is down to 'supply … [Read more...] about Olympic star Callum Skinner creates cycling glasses that allow riders to see behind them