Statue of Scouts founder Lord Baden-Powell will be REMOVED from seafront

A seaside statue of Scout and Girl Guide founder Robert Baden-Powell is to be hauled down today after Black Lives Matter protesters branded him racist, homophobic and fascist as the campaign to remove approaching 80 historic monuments in Britain hurtles on. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council leader Vikki Slade, a Liberal Democrat, says the statue … Read more

General Lord Richard Dannatt demands PM stops Northern Ireland war crime trials against veterans

‘Now is the time to act’: Former British Army chief General Lord Richard Dannatt demands Boris Johnson stops witch-hunt against Northern Ireland veterans facing trial for war crimes  General Lord Richard Dannatt branded the prosecutions as ‘grossly unfair’  The ex-Army chief said the PM must keep his promise to support NI veterans Boris Johnson revealed … Read more

No.10 PPE tsar Lord Deighton thanks Mail Force charity for helping supply Britain with hospital kit

Despite tumbling infection rates, there is not the faintest hint of triumphalism here at the south London nerve centre of the national fight against coronavirus.  And the man whose task is to protect all those on the front line has a very simple plan of action when it comes to future shortages of kit: Never … Read more

The Lord of the Rings cast reunite, show off their matching tattoos, and raise over $47K for charity

The Lord of the Rings cast reunited for charity and discussed the legacy of their hit trilogy on Josh Gad’s Reunited Apart webseries, which started streaming Sunday. The 50-minute special – technically taped ‘a week ago’ – was the first time fans got to see this much of the talented ensemble back together since 2003. … Read more

Lord O’Neill calling for £25bn sovereign wealth fund

You could almost hear the sigh of relief across the City at the end of last year when Boris Johnson swept to victory in the General Election. The threat of a Jeremy Corbyn-led Labour government nationalising vast swathes of British industry had been rejected – and bosses felt they could once again get on with … Read more

Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom and Ian McKellen reunite with their fellow Lord Of The Rings co-stars

They were part of one of the greatest film franchises in history, which remains a classic after almost two decades. And the Lord Of The Rings cast are set to reunite for Josh Gad’s Reunited Apart YouTube series on Sunday, and a hilarious clip teasing the episode was released on Wednesday for fans to enjoy. … Read more

English landmarks that inspired key scenes in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit books revealed

They’ve inspired four award-winning books, blockbuster movies and a global fan following. But many of the key scenes in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit are based on little-known places in the British countryside. Expert John Garth spent years retracing the esteemed author’s footsteps and painstakingly studying influences on him during the 20th century … Read more

BBC is ‘preparing’ to scrap free TV licences for over-75s in August, says Lord Hall 

BBC is ‘preparing’ to scrap free TV licences for over-75s in August, says Lord Hall Director General confirmed today that preparations are now underway  Comes after the BBC delayed the scrapping amid the coronavirus crisis  People on pension credit will continue to receive a free TV licence   Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 … Read more

Granddaughter of former law chief Lord Hailsham is spared jail over car knife fury 

Granddaughter of former law chief Lord Hailsham is spared jail over car knife fury Kate Smith stopped her vehicle after seeing Katharine Koops being restrained   Instead of thanking Miss Smith, Koops brandished 7in knife and threatened her She was yesterday spared jail in a virtual hearing at Lewes Crown Court By Daily Mail Reporter … Read more