Northamptonshire woman ‘petrified’ after chalk marking appears on her home

A woman has been left ‘petrified’ after her home, and those of her neighbours, were marked with chalk in a method often associated with burglars, especially dog thieves. Some believe the marks, left on several homes in Desborough, Northamptonshire, may be linked to fake energy salesmen they think have been in the area. One local, … Read more

Bill Gates wants to spray millions of tonnes of CHALK into the stratosphere

The first test of a project backed to spray millions of tonnes of chalk into the stratosphere, in an attempt to ‘dim the sun’ and cool the Earth, could happen in June. Harvard University experts will test the system by sending a large balloon 12 miles above the Swedish town of Kiruna and have it … Read more

Prince Edward reveals children have been ‘chalk and cheese’ when it comes to homeschooling

Prince Edward admits his children are ‘chalk and cheese’ when it comes to homeschooling and says that Lady Louise, 17, has ‘struggled’ while her younger brother thinks it’s ‘fantastic’ Prince Edward said two children have been ‘chalk and cheese’ at homeschooling The earl said that Lady Louise, 17, has ‘struggled a bit with the online … Read more

320ft chalk rider on Dorset hillside barely visible after Covid stops gardeners from removing WEEDS 

The PALER Horse: 320ft chalk rider carved into Dorset hillside 216 years ago is now barely visible after Covid stops gardeners from removing WEEDS The 216 year old landmark is has not been maintained as usual for more than one year   ‘Realistically, there is nobody else who could do it’ according to local councillor  ‘We need … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Remote learning helps Pearson chalk up growth 

Shares in Pearson leapt almost 9 per cent as the education publisher returned to growth even as it battled exam cancellations and school closures. It said total sales had increased by 4 per cent in the final three months of 2020, its first positive figure of the year after three quarters of decline.  The rise included … Read more

Britain at its best: Chalk up a walk along the ancient Ridgeway track

Britain at its best: Chalk up a walk along the ancient Ridgeway track, which takes in the mysterious Uffington White Horse, Iron Age hill-forts and Bronze Age burial mounds Kate Eshelby embarked on an ancient walk between Wiltshire and Buckinghamshire known as The Ridgeway For more than 5,000 years, drovers, traders and invaders have travelled … Read more

Chalk drawing of Jesus Christ believed to be previously unknown work by Leonardo da Vinci

A newly discovered chalk drawing of Jesus Christ with striking similarities to the Mona Lisa is believed to be a previously unknown work by Leonardo da Vinci. Italian researchers, who found the work hidden away for centuries in a private collection, claim that the chalk drawing is almost certainly the work of the Renaissance master. … Read more

Mindy Kaling is left empty-handed as daughter Katherine steals her chalk while celebrating Diwali

Indian by heritage, Mindy Kaling is kicking off five days of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a bang.  The 41-year-old comedienne was keen to show off her celebration on social media as she drew colored Rangolis — a design made on the floor that traditionally uses colored rice powder — to ring in the Hindu … Read more

Dorset Cerne Abbas chalk giant is given face mask by lockdown vandals in lockdown

At least HE’S got PPE! Ancient Cerne Abbas chalk giant is given face mask by lockdown vandals Kevin Knight, 43, spotted the unauthorised alteration on Saturday morning   The Dorset hillside carving was defaced on Friday night during the lockdown  ‘We don’t encourage the defacing of the Giant’ says the National Trust Here’s how to help … Read more