“How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be?” Van Gogh said. Although the quote referred to the internal world, the news coming from the National Galleries of Scotland is proving it true for his art as well. Whenever we talk about art, among…
A glint on a mine wall in South Africa led to the discovery of one of the most celebrated diamonds in history. On January 26, 1905, Frederick Wells, the surface manager of the Premier Mine near Pretoria, spotted a large crystal embedded in the rock and prised it out with his pocket knife. What initially…
Unnamed celebrity approaches London high court to stop publication of sexual misconduct allegations against him. (Photo: AI) A celebrity whose name has been kept under wraps has approached the High Court in London against news organizations attempting to publish sexual misconduct allegations against him. His lawyers recently told the court that he denied the allegations…
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s plans for a quieter life in the English countryside have encountered an unexpected planning complication. A two-storey summerhouse on the couple’s sprawling Hampshire estate is facing scrutiny over its use as residential accommodation, decades after permission was granted for a very different purpose. According to The Independent and portsmouth, which…
A rare 14th-century English gold coin that circulated for only seven months has sold for £70,000 at auction, after emerging from an ordinary suburban home. According to Antiques Trade Gazette, the coin, known as a leopard and issued during the reign of King Edward III, was sold by Essex Coin Auctions on September 30, 2026,…
Anders Fernstedt has lived outside a £210 million mansion in London’s Knightsbridge for three and a half years. (Photo: DW Euromaxx) A homeless man has been living outside one of London’s most expensive mansions for three and a half years, building an unusual home in one of the British capital’s wealthiest neighbourhoods. While the sprawling…
Research suggests a witness’s appearance can affect how their evidence is judged in sexual assault trials. (AI image) For women who have survived sexual assault, giving evidence in court can be difficult. But for some, the worry begins even before they enter the courtroom. What should they wear? Will their appearance affect how people judge…
Rare letters and documents belonging to Navy commander Vice-Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson are up for auction at Sotheby’s as part of a collection of 415 historical documents, manuscripts and letters. The lot also includes notes Nelson wrote to his lover, Emma Hamilton. Sotheby’s expects the auction to fetch between £4 million and £6 million. The…
Andy Willis, a community campaigner who has spent 25 years volunteering and supporting people through difficult circumstances, has won a national award recognising his contribution to vulnerable individuals and families in Banburyshire, England. Willis was named the winner of the Community Shining Star Award (20+) at the Dyslexia Awards 2026, held in Telford on October…
Saka continues supporting underprivileged children through Big Shoe, providing access to healthcare, opportunities and brighter futures. Football’s biggest moments are often measured by goals, trophies and memorable nites under stadium lights. But for Bukayo Saka, one of the most meaningful victories has come away from the pitch, in hospitals, classrooms and communities where access to…
