Thousands of animal welfare supporters took to the streets of central London to protest against the controversial badger-cull policy, which came into effect yesterday. Many of the protesters were dressed in black and white and chanted "Shame on Defra" and "Stop the cull". Some were walking dogs dressed in badger costumes.
Thursday 30 May 2013
A British jackpot winner who scooped a massive £81 million in the EuroMillions lottery has claimed the prize.
Wednesday 01 May 2013
A badger flash-mob protested today against a Government-led cull of the animals, outside the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Thursday 17 January 2013
N-Dubz rapper Dappy has been found guilty of affray in connection with a brawl at a petrol station.
Sunday 09 December 2012
Tributes poured in immediately for eccentric stargazer Sir Patrick Moore as news of his death broke.
Thursday 15 November 2012
Victoria Pendleton is getting back in the saddle by riding a flying bike for her routine on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing.
Tuesday 16 October 2012
The Government is under pressure to halt preparations for the badger cull after an e-petition launched by Queen guitarist Brian May forced a debate in the House of Commons.
Saturday 13 October 2012
TV pick of the week: Freddie Mercury - The Great Pretender: An Imagine Special
Sunday 03 June 2012
Prince Charles could be stripped of the title of Head of the Commonwealth when he becomes King, under radical plans set out in a book published to coincide with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Wednesday 02 May 2012
N-Dubz rapper Dappy has been charged with affray after a fight at a petrol station left three men with serious facial injuries.
Monday 13 June 2011
Scottish Nationalists may ignore the “strong legal advice” given to the UK Government and introduce a ban on wild animals in circuses north of the border, according to officials.
Monday 30 May 2011
Freddie Mercury's final poignant screen appearance will be shown tonight in a documentary which has uncovered unseen footage from Queen's most famous videos.
Monday 18 April 2011
Queen guitarist Brian May features on Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' album.
Friday 11 February 2011
At Sound and Vision's annual invitation-only event at London's Abbey Road Studios, where Tom Jones and The Feeling will perform this year, guests bid in a silent auction for photographs of pop stars in aid of Cancer Research. Others can bid for VIP tickets and music memorabilia, including hand-written lyrics by Plan B, Paul Weller and the Happy Mondays, through the Sound and Vision eBay site.
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