After buying a 200-year-old hall to renovate, Andrew and Louisa Godfrey made a heavenly discovery.

Couple renovating manor uncover 'priceless' angels

A salt museum is set for a revamp after being awarded a £130,000 grant. The museum at the Droitwich Spa Heritage Centre explains the history of the town, which became the only salt-water spa town in Britain, from prehistoric times onwards. Staff at the centre told the BBC they...

Salt museum to get a revamp after £130k grant

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While Guinness World Records officially lists the Djoser Step pyramid in Egypt as the world’s oldest pyramid (around 2,630 BC), one paper published in October claimed a layer of the Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia was constructed as far back as 25,000 BC – though there has since been doubts as to whether the structure was ever man-made at all.In research led by Danny Hilman Natawidjaja of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, and published in the journal Archaeological Prospection, the academics write that “the pyramid’s core consists of meticulously sculpted massive andesite lava” and that the “oldest construction” element of...

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

A man has been jailed for manslaughter after fatally punching a man outside a pub on New Year's Eve. David Butler, 53, punched Robert Chadney, who was on a night out at the Beauchamp Arms in Malvern, Worcestershire, on 31 December 2023. Mr Chadney, who was punched "to the side...

Man jailed after fatal punch outside pub

A man who was found dead in a relative's back garden died of blunt force trauma from dog bites, an inquest has heard. Nicholas Glass, 33, was attacked by up to four dogs before his body was discovered outside a property in Hereford Close in Rednal, Birmingham on 21 August.

Man died of blunt force trauma from dog bites

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 A four-year-old boy who accidentally smashed a Bronze Age jar into pieces was welcomed back along with his family to the Hecht Museum in Israel.The child and his family were visiting the museum at the University of Haifa earlier this month when the boy “pulled the jar slightly” out of curiosity, causing the 3,500-year-old jar to fall and shatter.The artefact, from between 2200BC and 1500BC, had been displayed near the entrance without a protective barrier.The museum, instead of taking action against Ariel Geller, said it was inviting the boy and his family for a guided tour to “sweeten” their...

Boy who broke 3,500-year-old artefact welcomed back to museum

A woman says she felt "amazing" walking down the aisle in a wedding dress that her brother had made for her from scratch. Brooke Jones, 30, married her now-husband Alex in Newport earlier this month. Her brother Reagen Evans, 28, a couture fashion designer, spent about 120 hours making her...

Bride married in dream dress made by her brother

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(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

These tragedies keep occurring in Nigeria's megacity, and yet no-one is ever held to account.

Collapse after collapse - why Lagos buildings keep crashing down

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It's been over four decades since the demise of beloved actor Milburn Stone, best known as Dr. Galen "Doc" Adams on TV's Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975). The Emmy-winning Stone died of a heart attack in La Jolla, CA on June 12, 1980. This is his life story.

In Memory of Milburn Stone ('Doc' from TV's 'Gunsmoke'): 44 Years After His Fatal Heart Attack

Cleveland Police say the victim showed "tremendous courage and resolve" reporting the abuse.

Man jailed for repeatedly raping woman

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There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some for its head to be severed on purpose.

Why are so many Roman statues headless?

Inside one of the most extensively researched historic sites—the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, where Jesus was crucified and buried—researchers have discovered the largest known medieval altar, which had been considered lost for decades. After its unveiling in 1149, the magnificently carved ‘high altar’ made a...

Lost Altar Discovered on the Site Where Jesus was Crucified: It’s ‘Sensational’ and was Sitting in Plain Sight

A rat-infested jail where prisoners face rising violence and self-harm needs urgent improvement, the chief inspector of prisons has told the justice secretary. Rochester Prison in Kent had squalid conditions, decrepit buildings, widespread illicit drug-use and a “dearth of activity” to prepare men for release, inspectors said. Infestations...

Rat-infested jail needs urgent measures - report

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

An additional 20 intact human burials and the disturbed remains of many more have been discovered by archaeologists excavating a monastery in Cookham. The burials are in addition to the human remains of 50 individuals found in 2023, supporting the theory that the ill and dying received care at the monastery.

Archaeologists discover diseased Anglo-Saxons that received monastic care

The kids of one German household would have been bouncing with excitement as excavations for their new below-ground pool were going on. But imagine their surprise when men from the local council arrived to explain they had found buried treasure instead. Described by Live Science as “the biggest treasure since...

Family Unearths Treasure of 1,500 Medieval Coins During Excavation for a New Swimming Pool

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Maine lobster, Alaska salmon, and catfish from the Louisiana bayou—across the United States, you can find some of the best fish and seafood around. Whether you enjoy classic dishes like lobster rolls, gumbo, and clam chowder or prefer international options such as sushi and fish tacos, there's a seafood restaurant in the country that will impress you.

North Carolina Eatery Crowned 'The Best Seafood Restaurant' in The State

It's been 35 years since iconic actress Amanda Blake died of AIDS-related hepatitis on August 16, 1989. Best known as Miss Kitty Russell on TV's long-running Western Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975), Blake was a trailblazer on and off-screen. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Pioneer Actress Amanda 'Miss Kitty' Blake ('Gunsmoke'): 35 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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Medieval leper chapel faces £250k repair bill

At least £250,000 is needed to repair a 12th Century chapel's roof and address structural cracks and damp problems, a survey said. The Grade I-listed Leper...

Medieval leper chapel faces £250k repair bill

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