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The mockery of Cummings’ defence went global. One individual even paid for Cummings to appear as a cardboard cut-out at an Australian Rugby League match. The prime minister’s adviser could be seen wearing his spectacles and staring out from the crowd at the Sydney Roosters match, many thousands of miles from the town of Barnard Castle, where he said he headed on a 60-mile round trip during the lockdown to check his eyesight. … [Read more...] about Dominic Cummings achieves global infamy in whirlwind week

Recordings from London show that the early rising birds start to perform in sequence. The first to start singing are blackbirds and robins, piping up at about 4.20am. Following them come woodpigeons, carrion crows, magpies and goldfinches, who in turn are followed by dunnocks, sparrows, blackcaps and parakeets. Meanwhile in Scarborough, squawking gulls conjure an evocative British seaside soundscape. … [Read more...] about Lockdown yields first global sound map of spring dawn chorus

'Professional sportspeople, managers, event organisers and fans will be delighted to hear of plans to launch a new digital health passport which, it is hoped, will allow events to once again take place, albeit in a controlled, socially distanced and safe manner.'  … [Read more...] about Zara and Mike Tindall’s ‘£200,000 deal’: Couple add to their portfolio of big name brand partnerships with an ambassadorship for ‘digital health passports’ designed to get sport up and running after COVID-19

All made up? Conspiracy theories in movies 'The Da Vinci Code' (2006) Based on the bestseller by Dan Brown, "The Da Vinci Code" (2006) is a contemporary classic of the conspiracy genre. There is not enough space here to list all the conspiracies or theories that play a role in this film. Let's just say it is about religion and the church, about Opus Dei and the Holy Grail. The film was a blockbuster, followed by its sequel, "Illuminati." … [Read more...] about Latest conspiracy theories repeat old stories

“It makes us feel amazing to give a bit of hope to families like us that have been left feeling helpless and heartbroken in these current times.” … [Read more...] about Mum creates magical Disneyland home for her daughter for just £50 after dream holiday to Paris was cancelled