Tim Peake gives tips on becoming an astronaut as ESA recruits crew

Astronaut Tim Peake has revealed what steps to take if you’re keen to embark on a career in space, including preparing for a ‘gruelling’ year and a half selection process.  For the first time in 11 years, the European Space Agency (ESA) has put the call out for new astronaut candidates, who will work alongside their … Read more

Women’s underwear discovered by Tim Peake among top ten weirdest items found on beach litter picks 

Pink women’s underwear discovered by astronaut Tim Peake is among top ten weirdest items found on beach litter picks Pair of women’s underwear found by Tim Peake among top 10 weird beach finds The astronaut discovered the pink pants during a litter pick in Chichester The litter pick was one of hundreds organised by Marine Conservation … Read more

Tim Peake reveals he is ‘still in the frame’ for NASA’s future lunar space mission

Britain’s first man on the moon? Tim Peake reveals he is ‘still in frame’ for NASA’s second lunar space mission Peake would become the first British person to set foot on the moon if chosen NASA’s Artemis programme will land on the moon for the first time since 1972 The space organisation plans to land the … Read more

Angry viewers call for boycott of Maxine Peake over ‘anti-Semitic’ George Floyd link

Viewers have called for Maxine Peake to be boycotted after she shared an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory about George Floyd’s death – the latest in a history of outbursts from the actress. The inflamatory remarks saw Labour politician Rebecca Long-Bailey sacked for sharing them, with leader Keir Starmer standing firm this morning to resist calls to … Read more

Maxine Peake ‘clarifies’ claims Israel taught US police tactics that killed George Floyd

Actress Maxine Peake has condemned racism after she was accused of making anti-Semitic comments today in an interview with The Independent. The 45-year-old Shameless star has come under fire after claiming Israeli secret forces taught US police tactics which killed George Floyd. Peake, a Jeremy Corbyn supporter, also called for the overthrow of ‘capitalist, fascist … Read more