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How come these councillors don’t get it? Those flags have been put up by angry, frustrated residents who are sick to the back teeth of being told its racist and nationalistic to display their country’s flag. They’re sick of being told they should be ashamed of Britain and its history. They’re sick of being told their patriotism is offensive to people. Well, tough if it is. People who hate our values, our culture, our past shouldn’t come here. And if they do – they should adopt our culture and not try to impose their own.If you’re a guest in our…

The sun is out and everyone’s gathering for meals with family and friends, sometimes outdoors for a barbecue, as summertime dishes re-emerge on our plates. None more beloved than crispy, bright and juicy corn on the cob, an ideal accompaniment for any meat banquet.Culinary enthusiasts, as well as those lesser experienced, see the cooking process for this BBQ delight as relatively straightforward and hassle-free, yet ensuring perfection is too often overlooked. Many believe the easiest preparation method involves microwaving, whilst the conventional approach remains boiling. However, timing remains the most crucial element in guaranteeing the most delicious corn, reports The…

Stiller’s World War 2 survival film does not have a title or cast announced yet. Nevertheless, the LA Times reports the movie will start shooting in the spring with a plot that “tells the true story of a downed airman in occupied France and how he got involved with the French Resistance.”

They’ve been delivering chart-toppers since the late 1990s – but certain Gorillaz enthusiasts are only now discovering the origins behind the band’s moniker. The virtual group, conceived by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, comprises four fictional characters: 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs, and Noodle.The inspiration for establishing the legendary band emerged whilst Albarn and Hewlett were viewing MTV. Frustrated with the channel’s content, Hewlett remarked: “If you watch MTV for too long, it’s a bit like hell – there’s nothing of substance there. So we got this idea for a virtual band, something that would be a comment…

Residents of a historic Cotswolds village claim they are facing a staggering £70,000 bill in a bitter dispute with their diocese over a 250-year-old tree. Richard and Melanie Gray were left stunned after receiving a “threatening” letter alleging their Sycamore tree had caused damage to the neighbouring vicarage.The couple are now locked in an escalating battle over proposals to chop down the landmark – dubbed the Four Shire Tree – in the picturesque village of Lower Brailes. Their property adjoins the Grade I-listed St George’s Church in the idyllic village, with the tree standing 15 metres from both their home…

Nothing is better than falling into a bed with freshly washed sheets, and it turns out there is a really easy way to keep your bedding cleaner for a lot longer. Only 28% of Brits change their bedsheets regularly, as most people do not realise how quickly sweat can build up in the fabric in summer.  Since these stains are invisible so most people do notice them, but it will cause moisture to become trapped which will allow bacteria, dust mites and even mould to fester in a bed. However, Wendy, the founder of Daisies and Pie, has shared there is a easy…

Officials have issued a dire warning that a ‘megafire’ could soon engulf the Extremadura region in Spain if urgent action isn’t taken. The western region is currently grappling with one of the most severe environmental crises in its recent history as forest fires ravage the area.Over 30,000 hectares of land have already been scorched, making it one of the worst-hit regions during a summer that has seen woodlands, fields, and hills across Spain, Portugal, and France devastated.The Jarilla fire in the province of Cáceres is the most critical, having razed more than 15,500 hectares. Now, Abel Bautista, Extremadura’s Minister of…

Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a fresh blow after the Government’s net approval rating dropped to its lowest level to date. New polling by YouGov found that just 13% back Labour’s record in power so far.An overwhelming 69% of respondents said they disapproved, up one point from the week before. It gives the Government a net score of minus 56, which is its lowest since Sir Keir took office in July last year.It matches the final rating of the previous Tory government before the 2024 general election.It comes after a rocky first year for Labour with a series of…

There are too many Android phones on the market to count in 2025, but that means there is a huge range for you to choose for depending on your budget and needs. While some people decide to spend more than £1,000 on a smartphone, thankfully there are option that cost many times less – and they’re getting better every year.Enter the new Poco M7, a new budget Android phone from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi’s Poco sub-brand. The phone costs from just £169 in the UK but comes with a spec sheet that appears to beat the specs of many phones that…

In a bid to shake off its reputation for turning a blind eye to bad behaviour, the BBC has spent more than £61,000 on its “Call It Out” campaign including an order for 6,000 lanyards, 10,000 badges, and 7,000 mugs. Nothing brings about cultural change quite like a new lanyard does it? Suffragettes could have saved themselves an awful lot of bother if they’d just flashed green and purple lanyards at polling stations. The broadcaster was forced to take action to deal with “a minority of people whose behaviour is simply not acceptable,” so now the entire 21,000-strong workforce has…