A pair of South American fur seals are settling into their new surroundings at Banham Zoo. Brothers Pablo and Toro arrived at the Norfolk visitor attraction from Bristol Zoo earlier this month. Pablo and Toro arrived from Bristol Zoo. “We are delighted to welcome Toro and Pablo to Banham Zoo,” she said. Pablo and Toro arrived from Bristol Zoo.
Writer Gary Younge was born in January 1969 in Hertfordshire in England to Barbadian parents. Gary and his two elder brothers, Pat and Wayne, were brought up by their mother, Reba, after his father, Patrick Younge, deserted the family home when Gary was an infant. Younge describes the racism of his youth as causing him ‘pain, humiliation and psychic [sic] wear and tear’. Afterward, Younge studied French and Russian at the University of Heriot-Watt in Scotland. Upon returning to the UK, Younge settled in London.
A West Ham United side that is winless in seven league matches takes on a Brentford outfit that has lost nine of their last 11. The headline team news is a start for the fit-again Lucas Paqueta, who makes his first appearance in seven weeks. Thomas Frank recalls Neal Maupay, Mathias Jensen and Keane Lewis-Potter as Yoane Wissa, Vitaly Janelt and Mads Roerslev drop out. Brentford edged West Ham 3-2, with Mohammed Kudus racking up a double-digit haul. GAMEWEEK 26 LINE-UPSWest Ham United XI: Areola, Coufal, Zouma, Mavropanos, Emerson Palmieri, Soucek, Alvarez, Lucas Paqueta, Ward-Prowse, Kudus, Bowen.
Tottenham left-back Ryan Sessegnon has shared an emotional statement on social media after undergoing a second hamstring surgery in seven months. The 23-year-old suffered more injury heartache last week when he pulled up just 35 minutes into his return during a Spurs Under 21s match. It is a killer blow for the defender who had surgery on his left hamstring during pre-season, and has suffered several setbacks during his rehabilitation. Sessegnon shared his disappointment on the injury via X, formerly Twitter, and is grateful for the support he has received. 'Ryan Sessegnon has undergone surgery to his right hamstring following an injury during an Under 21s match,' said the club.
Meghan Markle by M Doucette Production Photo by M Doucette Production / Creative Commons Attribution 3.0Meghan Markle was spotted by paparazzi in Los Angeles as she left the luxury restaurant Cipriani, where she had lunch with her wedding dress designer. Meghan was smiling radiantly and relaxed, while her husband Prince Harry is worried about his father's health. The 42-year-old Duchess of Sussex smiled at the paparazzi as she left the Italian restaurant, a luxury brand with tradition both in Italy and the USA. The site, billed as "Prince Harry and Meghan's office", will share "personal information about the couple" unrelated to the Archewell Foundation, according to People Magazine and The Sun tabloid. The site contains biographical texts about Harry and Meghan, links to their charity Archewell, established in 2020, and current projects of their production company Archewell.
The popular blue and white willow pattern produced by Middlesbrough Pottery. Customers’ tastes changed: they wanted something more fancy than utilitarian blue and white utility patterns, and in 1879, John Harrison founded the Linthorpe Pottery at his family’s Sun Brickworks at Linthorpe. Unable to compete, the Middlesbrough Pottery closed in 1887. Then, on May 3, 1889, Mr Harrison died suddenly, aged only 45, at his home in Pierremont Crescent, Darlington, and Linthorpe Pottery closed almost immediately. All this came crashing to a halt when Mr Harrison died his “untimely death”, causing the chief beneficiary of his fraud – Linthorpe Pottery – to collapse almost immediately.
The IRS agents believed they knew better than Lesley Wolf about efforts to interfere in the election. Lesley Wolf was not withholding details about problems with the hard drive JPMI provided the FBI to protect Hunter Biden. Q And did your team ever tell you that they were receiving comments from Ms. Wolf that she didn’t find the information your office was receiving credible? Q If those conversations took place, would those have been between a AUSA at your office and Ms. Wolf? You know who is vindicated by the Alexander Smirnov indictment?
Major spoilers ahead for the third episode of Drag Race UK vs the World. Ahh, we were on such a winning streak with the second season of Drag Race UK vs the World. Then this week’s challenge came along…For their third maxi-challenge, the nine remaining contestants worked in teams of three to sell their individual brands in an “immersive experience” called “Drag Race World”. If it was to sell the Drag Race experience, then Tia Kofi and Scarlet Envy’s wins were deserved. This cast, as we’ve said time and time again, is absolutely incredible and feels like a true amalgamation of the Drag Race franchise so far.
Footage shows the moment the man was nearly hit by a car as it left the road in Mollison Way, between Edgware and Queensbury, on Saturday (February 24). Suddenly a car is seen losing control on the road as it veers onto the pavement and crashes into a lamp post. Screengrabs from a video shared on 'What's Happening in Kingsbury, Queensbury, Edgware & Surrounding Areas' (Image: Facebook / What's Happening in Kingsbury, Queensbury, Edgware & Surrounding)The video shows the car spinning from the impact and the edge of the car nearly hits the man, who is seen ducking and running away from the vehicle as he realises what is happening. Screengrabs from a video shared on 'What's Happening in Kingsbury, Queensbury, Edgware & Surrounding Areas' (Image: Facebook / What's Happening in Kingsbury, Queensbury, Edgware & Surrounding)After the impact, a large crowd gathers around the damaged car and lamp post. Screengrabs from a video shared on 'What's Happening in Kingsbury, Queensbury, Edgware & Surrounding Areas' (Image: Facebook / What's Happening in Kingsbury, Queensbury, Edgware & Surrounding)People living on the road have long complained about incidents of speeding and regular car crashes.
Amber Thomson was crowned Shetland's Got Talent winner in 2022. Photo: Dave DonaldsonEntries are being sought for this year’s Shetland’s Got Talent show, which raises funds for Cancer Research UK. Singers, dancers and entertainers will battle it out for the top £250 prize on Saturday, 20th April. And Shetland’s Relay for Life committee, which organises the event, is on the hunt for the next crop of isles’ talent. Anyone looking to enter is asked to email shetlandaccounts@yahoo.com for an entry form.
Excavations at Smallhythe Place in England’s Kent have revealed both a medieval shipbuilding site and an earlier Roman settlement. With only ten Mercury figurines having been known till date, archaeologists have been further excited. The 2,000-year-old head, along with other finds, indicate that a Roman settlement stood at this spot between the 1st and 3rd centuries. National Trust archaeologist Nathalie Cohen said, "To come across a head of a figurine of Mercury, in pipeclay, is incredibly rare. Archaeological investigations conducted in the 1990s uncovered evidence of a medieval shipyard in Small Hythe, which was believed to have been visited by King Henry V.Top image: Mercury figurine was discovered in Kent, England and dates back 2,000 years.
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place later this weekThe draw for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup will take place later this week once all of the fifth-round fixtures have been played. Chelsea, who were beaten by the Reds at Wembley, will also face second-tier opposition in Leeds United while Manchester City host Luton Town. Manchester United face a potential banana skin against Nottingham Forest, who will have high hopes of springing a surprise at the City Ground. Express Sport takes a look at everything you need to know about the quarter-finals of the FA Cup... The draw for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup will take place at around 7pm on Wednesday, February 28.
Yes, it’s that long…Here goes: BBC Radio 3 is announcing the launch of ’Round Midnight with Soweto Kinch, going out nightly from Monday to Friday from April. Soweto Kinch. (ends)And here is the more detailed press release from Folded Wing:(begins) ‘Round Midnight – Folded Wing to produce new week-night jazz show for BBC Radio 3, presented by Soweto Kinch. On Friday nights, the show will become The ‘Round Midnight Jazz Club, with guest artists curating the playlist and monthly live performances. The company also produce Romesh Ranganathan’s award-winning For The Love of Hip-Hop for BBC Radio 2 and a range of content for commercial clients.
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has dismissed Tory accusations of hypocrisy over her use of the Right-to-Buy scheme, saying she is proud of owning her former council house. Ms Rayner said she bought her home in Stockport, Greater Manchester, with a 25% discount in 2007, under the policy introduced by Margaret Thatcher in 1980. That’s not hypocrisy, it’s the right thing to do.”Ms Rayner added: “But the problem with the Right-to-Buy was never ordinary people’s dreams of owning their own home – it was that council housing stock was sold off and then not replaced. It’s helped fuel the housing crisis.”Previously criticised the Right-to-Buy schemeMs Rayner has previously criticised the Right-to-Buy scheme for giving some tenants ‘loads and loads of discount’ and said she would review it if Labour won the next election. But we need to make sure that it doesn’t have a negative impact on the availability of affordable housing.”
