Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a transgender darts player, recently won in both mixed-gender and women-only professional darts tournaments. However, she had little time to celebrate when two teammates quit because they didn’t want to play with her. Winning the PDC Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a transgender darts player, has recently sparked controversy after winning the PDC Women’s … Read more

This countdown showcases the champions of neglect, the ones that have bravely stood the test of time – and lost. From slightly shabby to downright dilapidated, here’s to hoping they’ll see better days before they turn into accidental rubble. 15. The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Fixer-Uppers Starting off light, these Victorian-era dino models in London … Read more

Police forces in England and Wales reported over 430,000 shoplifting cases last year, up from 315,000 in the previous year. These figures are the highest in 20 years, prompting opposition parties to criticise policing budgets. Shocking Rise in Case Numbers Official police data in England and Wales shows that there were 430,104 cases of shoplifting … Read more

To our fellow Brits, here’s a gentle reminder (and a bit of a nudge) to protect the quirks and customs that make our island uniquely ours. As the world rushes into the future, let’s hold tight to these cultural treasures. 1. Afternoon Tea The ritual of afternoon tea, with its delicate sandwiches and scones, is … Read more

Let’s look UK’s most lucrative professions. Might your future self thank you for peering into the looking glass of financial grandeur we’re about to hold up? 1. Medical Specialists: Surgeons Playing God (With Bank Accounts to Match) Top of the list, unsurprisingly, are medical specialists. They play Jenga with human organs and get paid handsomely … Read more

It’s an enduring debate in pubs and at dinner tables across the UK: are the Baby Boomers, those icons of post-war optimism and radical change, now the champions of “do as I say, not as I do”? From their free love summers to their free market winters, here’s a look at 21 ways in which … Read more

British music has a storied history, marked by pivotal moments that have shaped not just the local scene but also the global soundscape. From groundbreaking innovations to cultural revolutions, here’s a chronological journey through these transformative events. 1. Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” Premieres (1899) Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” marked a turning point for British classical … Read more

British pubs are not just watering holes; they’re vaults of secrets and stories. But which of these tales are just frothy myths, and which ones ring true? 1. The Screaming Skull of The Ram Inn, Gloucestershire The Ram Inn is notorious for its “screaming skull” that reportedly causes chaos if moved from its perch. Locals … Read more

Gone are the days when a steady office job was the only way forward. Today’s young Brits are breaking the mould, driven by both need and a hunger for something more meaningful than the old 9-to-5. Here’s why many of you are choosing to carve out your own unique career paths. 1. The Rise of … Read more

If you were born in the 1960s in Britain, you’re part of a special club that understands life in ways the younger generations can’t quite grasp. From the days of manual tuning on televisions to mastering the perfect cup of tea, here’s what you know better than anyone else: 1. The True Value of a … Read more