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Why the Brits love drinking
The nation has a historic reputation for liking a drink – but is this a tired stereotype? For the final part of the Myths of Britain series, Alastair Sooke finds out. The British are known for their drinking habits – an image that some are proud of, but many would like to disappear. In the final part of the Myths of...
Pants in socks: fashion oddities of a big policy
Politicians are people too, and though they should more carefully to relate to their wardrobe, nevertheless no one, whether minister or the Queen herself, is not immune to surprises. We remembered the most curious cases with wardrobe...
Deputy crime commissioner claims he was HACKED after ‘liked’ tweets by PORN STARS appear
A DEPUTY police and crime commissioner claims his Twitter account was hacked after it highlighted dozens of tweets by PORN stars. The tweets that reportedly appeared on Paul Robinson's account were published on the political website Guido Fawkes on Wednesday afternoon. It claimed that among the 460 'likes' on his...
Are you BARRED from entering the US? New passport rule for Brits explained
MILLIONS of Britons are barred from America even if they have a valid passport after a change in border control rules. Here is everything you need to know. Devastated holidaymaker Vic Ryan, who was stopped from flying to America, has warned other Brits that they cannot travel with an ‘old’ passport. Mr Ryan was not...
Hero mum shields her son from BULLETS after crazed gunman opens fire
A MOTHER has described the moment she shielded her young son from raining bullets as a crazed gunman opened fire at a fellow bus passenger. Passengers ducked in their seats and some fled as a man pulled out a black pistol and an eight-inch knife from his trousers after jumping off the bus. The gunman, a man in his 20s, seemed...
Fury ERUPTS over German plot to HIDE secret EU army using UK troops till after referendum
FURY erupted last night after a secret German plot to establish an EU-controlled military defence force emerged in Berlin. Leaked draft proposals from Chancellor Angela Merkel's government set out details of a joint European command headquarters and widespread cross-border "sharing" of military units and...
EU was designed to be United States of Europe, Brussels founder claims in shock interview
THE European Union was created in order to become a "United States of Europe" according to one of the founders of the 28-member bloc. Georges Berthoin, a surviving member of the European coal and steel commission cabinet, has revealed the initial idea of the EU was to create a closer union. The cabinet was the first...
Pretty in pink: Stylish Kate sees glamorous Vogue shots at National Portrait Gallery event
THE glamorous Duchess of Cambridge visited the National Portrait Gallery this evening to view her new Vogue cover shoot. Crowds were delighted to snatch a glimpse of Kate as she arrived at the central London gallery today wearing the same pink Alexander McQueen dress as she wore on the Australia and New Zealand tour. The...
Outrage as UK Muslim group says women must NOT to travel more than 48 miles without a man
A CABINET minister and champion of women's rights has condemned a Muslim community group for suggesting women must be accompanied by men on long journeys. International Development Secretary Justine Greening urged the Blackburn Muslim Association to "publicly withdraw" the "disgraceful" online comments...
‘NOT ON THE CARDS’ Cameron dismisses Turkey’s chances of joining European Union
DAVID Cameron has rubbished claims that Turkey could join the European Union. The Prime Minister shot down the notion that Turkey will become an EU member, saying it is "not remotely on the cards". Cameron bluntly savaged Turkey's chances of joining the 28-nation bloc in a bid to boost the support for Remain in...
IRAQ PROBE FARCE: Chilcot inquiry to be published ‘after EU referendum’, PM says
THE long-awaited probe over the Iraq war could finally be published shortly after the European Union referendum, David Cameron has said. The Prime Minister suggested that the Chilcot inquiry could be published "not too much longer" after the historic vote in June. He told MPs yesterday Mr Cameron said: " a...
‘Die you f***ing c***’ Pensioner, 79, killed when ‘stabbed 39 times in horrifying attack’
A MENTALLY ill man who stabbed a pensioner to death while shouting “die you f****** c***” was failed by NHS practitioners who ignored claims he would “hurt someone or worse”, a court heard today. Relatives of Matthew Daley, who brutally stabbed 79-year-old Donald Lock 39 times following a low-speed car...