Live PARROTS transported across Andes were used for feather trade in Atacama Desert 900 years ago

Parrots were carried across the Andes almost 1,000 years ago so vendors could sell their colourful feathers to customers in the Atacama desert, a study has found.  Analysis of six mummified species revealed they were carried more than 300 miles from their native region in the eastern Amazon to the arid land across the mountains. … Read more

Pauline Quirke is out of Birds of a Feather after huge row with Linda Robson

As childhood best friends, Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson were the perfect choice to play sisters in the hit comedy Birds Of A Feather. And their realistic portrayal of the joys and frustrations of family life made the show a huge hit. But the frequent on-screen bickering between their characters Sharon Theodopolopodous and Tracey Stubbs … Read more

Trendsetters go WILD for River Island’s £85 feather pyjama set

Trendsetters who are adapting their wardrobes for fashion-forward styles at home amid the Covid-19 pandemic have been gushing over River Island’s luxurious pyjama set.  The British High Street retailer is selling a feather cuff pyjama top for £40 and matching trousers for £45, which proved so popular that both items sold out within hours of the … Read more

Birds Of A Feather is set to RETURN for a Christmas special without Pauline Quirke

Birds Of A Feather is set to RETURN for a Christmas special but show won’t star Pauline Quirke as she has ‘given up acting’ By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 15:15 GMT, 4 November 2020 | Updated: 15:15 GMT, 4 November 2020 Birds of a Feather is set to return for a Christmas special, but … Read more

Gucci sell £865 padded feather down coat for babies which will only fit them for three months 

Gucci’s latest kids’ winter collection features £865 padded feather down coat for babies which will only fit them for THREE months Padded ‘hybrid’ jacket features in new season’s collection and priced at £865 It is part of the newborn Gucci range with sizes 3-6 months and 6-9 months  Other items include a pair of socks … Read more