CRAIG BROWN: When it comes to mice, Beatrix knows best! In 1918, Beatrix Potter published The Tale Of Johnny Town-Mouse, about a country mouse and a town mouse who visit each other. Timmy Willie, the country mouse, finds the big city far too hectic. There is simply too much going
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We can count the number of good things that happened in 2020 on one hand. And one of those things is The Queen’s Gambit. The Netflix series, which stars Anna Taylor-Joy as competitive chess player Beth Harmon, came out of nowhere and blew us away in every way. The acting,
Read moreIs it just me? Or do you loathe emojis, too? asks MARION McGILVARY Marion McGilvary argues emojis are the laziest form of communication ever Says recent interactions with family and friends has consisted of stupid symbols UK-based Marion, questions if heart emoji is adequate substitute for a love letter Smiley? Thumbs
Read moreChurch of England warns it may cut number of paid clergy by up to 20% amid fears a FIFTH of worshippers may never return after pandemic Leaked internal document warned most dioceses intend to ‘prune’ their numbers Financial subsidies given to 5,000 loss-making parishes also called into question It comes
Read moreNaypyitaw, Myanmar: Myanmar’s military has denied that controversial statements by its chief were meant as a threat to stage a coup, claiming the media had misinterpreted his words. Political tension in the south-east Asian nation soared this past week after a spokesman for the military said a coup could not
Read moreAstraZeneca has denied pulling out of vaccine talks with the European Union and said they plan to meet officials from the bloc later today in Brussels. The comments came after EU officials said the pharmaceutical company would not be attending the meeting to discuss delayed vaccine supplies to the bloc.
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Read moreIt was 4.53 on the morning of November 18, 2011 when Castle Hill station officer Brett Johnson arrived at Quakers Hill Nursing Home, responding to a "run of the mill" fire alarm. "I remember the time distinctly," Mr Johnson said, recalling the moment he was first confronted with the extent
Read moreThe new year has only just begun, but Jennifer Lopez seems to have been ridiculously busy from day one of 2021. After slipping into a sparkly, skintight bodysuit by Balmain for her epic performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, Lopez took part in a special
Read moreH&M is known for its coveted limited edition designer collaborations, but the latest has sparked backlash over a lack of size inclusivity. The H&M x Simone Rocha fashion collection was unveiled just yesterday (January 14), but people have already noted an issue with the sizing. Within the high street retailer’s
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