Greta Thunberg has joked that her ‘evil handlers can no longer control her’ in a tongue-in-cheek tweet marking her 18th birthday. The activist sarcastically hit back at critics who claim parents secretly masterminded her rise to global notoriety by saying she is ‘free at last’ now she has turned 18. Miss Thunberg said she would be spending … Read more
Earl gives up and CHANGES the way he pronounces the name of his home because no one could understand his pronunciation of Harewood House Eighth earl of Harewood, David Lascelles, has given up a centuries-old practice He has decided to pronounce the first syllable as ‘hare’ instead of Har-wood His father George Lascelles had been … Read more
Most secondary pupils will not return to classrooms until January 18 as the Government struggles to contain a coronavirus surge – but primary schools will reopen on January 4 in all but the ‘highest infection’ areas. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson delivered the grim news to the House of Commons this afternoon as he admitted more … Read more
Sir Paul McCartney admits his 18th solo album was somewhat of a happy accident. The Beatles star, 78, releases McCartney III this week, having written and recorded it during lockdown earlier this year. And in a BBC chat with actor Idris Elba, aired on Saturday night, the crooner admits he ‘didn’t realise’ what he was … Read more
‘I love you so much!’ Romeo Beckham posts a sweet tribute to model girlfriend Mia Regan as she celebrates her 18th birthday By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 09:06 GMT, 19 November 2020 | Updated: 09:09 GMT, 19 November 2020 Romeo Beckham shared a series of loving pictures wth his girlfriend, Mia Regan, to Instagram on … Read more
Married couple both lose their jobs and their home after National Trust shuts down their 18th century round house in Monmouthshire due to Covid restrictions – leaving it empty for first time in 118 years Martin Kerrigan and Sara Szwer have lived in Kymin Round House for 17 years Sara worked as historic site’s dedicated … Read more
Do ya think it’s draughty? Sir Rod Stewart loses battle to install double glazing at his 18th century mansion to make it warmer Sir Rod Stewart wanted to improve the heating at his mansion in Harlow, Essex The 75-year-old rocker applied to replace windows at his Grade II listed house Council have rejected the plans as it … Read more
Chinese 18th century cannon that was kept in the garden as an ornament for years goes up for auction for £100,000 600lb 65in-long bronze weapon was made in China in 1789 during Qing dynasty The cannon would have been used by Guo Xing Fu to protect the port of Xiamen It was brought by a … Read more
Slave quarters dating to the 18th century are unearthed at Jesuit plantation in Maryland revealing remains of cabins, tobacco pipes, coins and other personal belongings Newtown State Park in Maryland was the location of an 18th-century plantation Experts have uncovered remains of cabins that were home to slaves in the 1700s The site also revealed … Read more
Kate Moss showcases her supermodel legs as she celebrates her daughter Lila’s 18th birthday by taking the trendy teen for swanky London lunch By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 15:43 BST, 29 September 2020 | Updated: 15:44 BST, 29 September 2020 Kate Moss’ daughter Lila turned 18 on Tuesday. And the fashionable duo were keen … Read more