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Shark attack victim Simon Nellist had a 'rare gift' says family in moving tribute

Shark attack victim Simon Nellist had a 'rare gift' says family in moving tribute

The family of a British man who was killed in a shark attack off the coast of Australia said he had a “rare gift” of being able to connect with others. Simon Nellist, who was 35, was fatally attacked in front of horrified onlookers in Sydney’s Little Bay on Wednesday afternoon. He had been training … Read more

Family shocked to find lizard in luggage after returning to UK from Seychelles

Lizard with ruler next to it for size comparison

After returning to Guernsey from their exotic holiday in the Seychelles, a family opened their suitcase to find Sally, a stowaway Pacific gecko lizard hiding among their clothes A family who live on Guernsey returned home from the Seychelles to find a lizard in their suitcase A family flying 5,000 miles back from a holiday … Read more

Where does the Royal Family get its money from? Does the Queen pay tax and how many royal residences are there?

Where does the Royal Family get its money from? Does the Queen pay tax and how many royal residences are there?

The Queen’s net worth is valued at several hundred million pounds, making her one of the world’s wealthiest royals. But not everyone knows exactly where the Royal Family’s money comes from. Much of it comes from the government – in other words, from taxes paid by ordinary people – but the monarchy also has other … Read more

Owner's heartbreak as dog with dementia 'loses sparkle' and forgets who family are

Owner's heartbreak as dog with dementia 'loses sparkle' and forgets who family are

The elderly poodle has been showing ‘clear signs of dementia’ – and has left her owner wondering whether saying her final goodbyes would be the kindest thing to do The poodle has been showing signs of dementia (Stock photo) ( (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A woman has been left heartbroken after realizing her dog has forgotten … Read more

Royal Family: Kate reads a book from her childhood during Cbeebies bedtime

Royal Family: Kate reads a book from her childhood during Cbeebies bedtime

The Duchess of Cambridge welcomed Cbeebies viewers into her ‘bedtime story den’ as she read a book from her childhood. Kate described the children’s classic The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark, by Jill Tomlinson, as an “encouraging tale” during her narration of the book to mark Children’s Mental Health Week. Illustrated by Belfast … Read more

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace cuts short family holiday amid Ukraine tensions

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace cuts short family holiday amid Ukraine tensions

Defense Secretary Ben Wallace is returning to the UK from a family holiday early because of his concerns about “the worsening situation in Ukraine”. The cabinet minister and Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North only arrived in the undisclosed European country on Saturday, having traveled there following diplomatic talks in Moscow. But he said … Read more

Shaggy sheep and family fun days part of plan to help attract children get vaccinated in England

Shaggy sheep and family fun days part of plan to help attract children get vaccinated in England

Shaggy sheep and family fun days are being used to help support children who are being vaccinated. A skate park has also been lined up by NHS England in an effort to get 12 to 15-year-olds jabbed during the half-term break. Shetland sheep – called Lashes, Cumin, Coriander, Clove and Cardamom – were at hand … Read more

Shaggy sheep and family fun days to help attract children to get vaccinated

Shaggy sheep and family fun days to help attract children to get vaccinated

Shaggy sheep and family fun days are being used to help support children who are being vaccinated. A skate park has also been lined up by NHS England in an effort to get 12 to 15-year-olds jabbed during the half-term break. Shetland sheep – called Lashes, Cumin, Coriander, Clove and Cardamom – were at hand … Read more

Ukraine crisis: Brit family with new baby trapped as Russia set to invade 'in 4 days'

Brit dad Ken Stewart, 54, is trapped in Ukraine with his newborn baby son, Douglas, his Ukrainian wife Tania, 36, and their three year old daughter Yaryna

Exclusive: American intelligence agencies revealed yesterday that Russia may be planning to invade Ukraine as soon as Wednesday. A British dad and his newborn baby face being trapped in the country as war breaks out Brit dad Ken Stewart, 54, is trapped in Ukraine with his newborn baby son, Douglas, his Ukrainian wife Tania, 36, … Read more