Another new season of Fortnite has landed, bringing with it a whole new set of costumes, features and some major map changes. Season nine of Epic Games' hit battle royal phenomenon dropped around 9am this morning after the developer confirmed the news on Twitter. Retail Row, destroyed in last week's volcanic eruption, has been replaced by the futuristic Mega Mall, while "Neo Tilted" has risen from the ashes of Tilted Towers. The new futuristic them also contains a brand new transportation system, new collectable items and upgraded weapons, along with a shiny new Battle Pass. Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite season 9. What's new in Fortnite season 9? One of the major changes in the latest season of Fortnite is the new futuristic theme and subsequent introduction of some major map changes. The volcano which erupted towards the end of season 8 destroyed Retail Row and the infamous Tilted Towers, which have now been replaced with the massive Mega Mall and Neo … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Fortnite Season 9
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All you need to know about Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure
She’s best known for her roles in acclaimed dramas like Line of Duty and This is England, but now Vicky McClure is stepping in front of the camera for a very different – and very personal – project. In Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure, the actress embarks on a special mission: to put together a choir made up of people with dementia. She’ll also team up with specialists from the University of Nottingham and University College London to investigate how music therapy can impact upon those living with the condition. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the two-part documentary. What is Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure all about? The new series sees McClure recruit people at different stages of dementia in her home city of Nottingham to join her choir. The aim is two-fold: to give the participants (the oldest is 87, the youngest is 31) a new sense of purpose and to help researchers better understand how music impacts the brain – and how … [Read more...] about All you need to know about Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure
Son Heung-min: 5 things you need to know about S. Korean star who fired Spurs into UCL semis
Tottenham's path to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League has been a story of team over individuals, but there's no ignoring the fact that one man, in particular, played a huge part in their progression - Son Heung-min. The South Korean striker has been a revelation for Spurs this season as he's written his name into Tottenham folklore as the first man to hit the back of the net at the club's brand new stadium, and also as the man who helped fire the club into this stage of Europe's top club competition for just the second time in their history. READ MORE: Son shines for Spurs as Aguero squanders spot kick in enthralling all-English UCL QF 1st leg Son netted a crucial goal in the first leg against Manchester City at home, then scored twice more at the Etihad Stadium as Spurs stunned City to make it through to the last four, where they'll face Dutch side Ajax. Also on rt.com Spurs knock out Man City on away goals after seven-goal Champions League thriller Son's … [Read more...] about Son Heung-min: 5 things you need to know about S. Korean star who fired Spurs into UCL semis
What you need to know about Notre Dame cathedral
What you need to know about Notre Dame cathedral BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The Notre Dame cathedral in Paris celebrated its 850th anniversary in 2013 with a refurbished organ and new bells. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/what-you-need-to-know-about-notre-dame-cathedral-38019820.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article38019818.ece/ad430/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_42420576-e7d2-4981-8a74-d9d3e892adc5_1 Email The Notre Dame cathedral in Paris celebrated its 850th anniversary in 2013 with a refurbished organ and new bells. The structure, literally meaning Our Lady, stands on the Ile de la Cite in the River Seine and has been a key destination for tourists and worshippers for centuries. Here are some facts about the cathedral: – Construction started in 1163 under the instruction of the Bishop of Paris, Maurice de Sully, after he ordered the original cathedral to be demolished. – The first stone was laid by Pope Alexander III in the presence of King … [Read more...] about What you need to know about Notre Dame cathedral
Everything you need to know about Nigel Farage’s Brexit party
Nigel Farage has launched The Brexit Party - a new group which he'll lead into the EU elections next month. The former Ukip leader claims more than 100,000 people have signed up to become supporters. And he claims they've already raised nearly £1 million in donations. Mr Farage, who quit UKIP in December, claimed today his former party has been "taken over" by the far right - and his new party, by contrast, will be "intolerant of intolerance". He has said the current leader Gerard Batten is "obsessed" with Islam as well as ex-English Defence League (EDL) leader Stephen Yaxley Lennon. His new party has already attracted some eye-catching, high profile members. Here's everything you need to know about the Brexit Party. What is the Brexit Party? The Brexit Party is a pro-Brexit, eurosceptic political party which was officially registered with the Electoral Commission as a political party on February 8. It was formed by former UKIP Economic Spokeswoman Catherine Blaiklock. But she … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Nigel Farage’s Brexit party