In a twisted turn of events, the Scottish man behind one of 2015’s most viral and head-scratching internet phenomena is now accused of a heinous crime.
04.07.2023 - 17:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The UK Government must take urgent action to save seabirds after an unprecedented “severe” marine heatwave in our seas, conservationists have warned.
The RSPB called on Tory ministers to throw struggling seabirds a “lifeline” as warming oceans makes it harder for them to find fish to eat.
In a letter to Defra minister Lord Benyon, the charity warned sea temperature rises of a staggering 4-5C above average for this time of year could pile added pressure onto already fragile populations.
The temperature "anomaly" in the North Atlantic including the waters around the British isles has seen a “severe” category four marine heatwave declared.
It comes as Scotland and the UK’s wild bird species have already been ravaged by a massive avian flu epidemic in recent years.
A shocking 24 of the 25 UK breeding seabird species are at risk of local or global extinction and the number of breeding seabirds has fallen by almost a quarter in the last 30 years, including birds like puffins, gannets and kittiwakes.
The RSPB said urgent action was needed to address the “cocktail of threats” facing species, including fast-tracking plans to restore our seas and banning industrial sandeel fishing in the North Sea - a vital food source for seabirds.
Jeff Knott, director of policy and advocacy at the RSPB, said: “These record temperatures aren’t an early warning sign. They are yet another example of climate change on our doorstep, disrupting ecosystems in sudden and unexpected ways.
“If we are to give our seabirds a fighting chance we must act quickly to build resilience in their populations and improve the health of our seas.
“Restoring our special seabird islands, cutting accidental deaths caused by longline and gillnet fishing and pushing ahead with bans
In a twisted turn of events, the Scottish man behind one of 2015’s most viral and head-scratching internet phenomena is now accused of a heinous crime.
Naman Ramachandran Former “Love Island” presenter Laura Whitmore is tackling some controversial issues in her new show for U.K. streamer ITVX. The three-part series “Laura Whitmore Investigates” sees Whitmore travel within the U.K., Europe and the U.S. In one episode, Whitmore investigates toxic masculinity with a focus on the subculture of involuntary celibates, or incels, a male-dominated, misogynistic online world where alienated males who struggle to engage with women share their anti-female mindsets, developing communities around their resentment. Another episode explores how changing attitudes to sex in Britain have seen BDSM become a multi-billion industry with more and more people experimenting, particularly with the act of choking during sex. The episode examines the influence of pornography as well as looking into the rise of the so-called “50 Shades” defense, whereby men accused of murdering their sexual partner claim the death was caused by rough sex that went wrong.
Janey Godley has given her fans on social media a new update on her cancer journey as she took to Twitter to inform her loyal fleet of 292,000 followers that her most recent scans have come back, as she celebrated and raised a glass to the good news.
Good Morning Britain stars Charlotte Hawkins and Laura Tobin have dazzled fans as they put on a festival-ready display over the weekend. The ITV news programme's meteorologist and presenter were seen hanging out and having fun together at the Soho House Festival.
Greater Manchester has been hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms for a second day in a row.
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place today (Saturday) covering the whole of Greater Manchester. Thunder and lightning is set to hit the region later this afternoon, with torrential rain also expected.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of the UK and Greater Manchester over the weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Greater Manchester, for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Kate Middleton was the first to congratulate husband Prince William on his win during the 2023 Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup.
A man has been charged with attempted murder after he and a young child were hit by a train at a Glasgow train station.
In rom-coms, the game is simple: opposites attract. But in the case of “Red, White & Royal Blue,” that trope gets an international facelift, with the scions of the US President and the British Royal family falling for each other.
is finally here! And the extended look at the R-rated, gay royal romance starring Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine did not disappoint, serving up all the sexual — and romantic — tension fans have been clamoring for since the film adaptation was first announced. Adapted for Prime Video from Casey McQuiston's 2019 best-selling novel, tells the story of two high-profile young men, Alex Claremont-Diaz (Perez) and Henry (Galitzine), whose ongoing public feud leads to an unexpected, secret romance. As the progeny of two major political families, with Alex the son of U.S.
Former Love Island star Zara Holland has tied the knot in a beautiful Greek ceremony, seven years after her famous stint on the smash hit dating show.The former Miss Great Britain, 27, married fiancé Elliott Love in Greece after he popped the question on a getaway to Dubai last January. At the time of their engagement, a friend of the couple told The Sun the reality star was "over the moon".The pair reportedly celebrated their engagement in February 2022 in a bash with family and friends.Their pal told the publication at the time: "Zara is over the moon, the couple are smitten with each other and are already planning a stunning wedding. "They’re ready to make a commitment and are looking forward to their future together.” Zara confirmed news of their nuptials on social media on 3 July, sharing a stunning picture of her and her new husband kissing.
The White Lotus is currently on pause due to the Hollywood writers’ strike, it has been revealed.The third season of The White Lotus is believed to be set in Thailand, after creator Mike White was reportedly scouting locations there. The first two seasons were set in Hawaii and Sicily respectively, with predominantly all-new ensemble casts in each.In a new appearance on The News Agents podcast, star Tom Hollander, who played British expat Quentin in the show’s second season, has confirmed that the new series will be set in Asia, and that “like everything else, it’s on pause”.He said: “They can’t actually shoot it, and they can’t write it, I think they know what the story is.”Hollander added that the show’s creator, Mike White, is also pausing production on the show because he doesn’t want to be thrown out of the Writers’ Guild.“You wouldn’t want to [be thrown out of the union], you’d be a scab,” the star said.Elsewhere, Jennifer Coolidge has said she hopes Tanya’s husband dies in a “meat-grinding machine” in the show’s third season.In the finale of the show’s second season, Tanya (Coolidge) goes on a shooting spree aboard a yacht against a group hired by her husband Greg (Jon Gries) to kill her.
Thundery showers and some localised flooding is expected to hit parts of the UK, including Scotland, ahead of a scorching 40C heatwave.
An avian flu outbreak is suspected of causing the deaths of more than 200 seabirds at a beauty spot.
Pop sensation Pixie Lott and her partner Oliver Cheshire have shared the news of their impending parenthood. The singer, renowned for chart-topping hits like "Boys And Girls" and "All About Tonight," is expecting her first child with her longtime beau.
Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The estate of legendary British singer Joe Cocker has entered into an agreement with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group to acquire and develop the singer’s five-decade catalog. The acquisition includes the singer’s music intellectual property assets, including his interest in his sound recordings, compositions, and his name, image and likeness; further terms were not disclosed. After working as a singer through the early 1960s, Cocker burst into the mainstream in 1969 with his electrifying cover of the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends,” which topped the British charts and sparked a major U.S. following, thanks in large part to his show-stopping performance at the Woodstock festival (and subsequent film). With his powerful and unmistakable soul-blues voice and explosive stage presence, Cocker’s popularity grew with the “Mad Dogs & Englishmen” tour, live album and film, which featured an all-star band helmed by Leon Russell.
Elizabeth Hurley has been in several high-profile relationships over the years, but the most important man in her life is her son, Damian.
The Met Office has a mixed forecast for the next few days - but says parts of the UK could reach 33C.
Amanda Holden, Josie Gibson and Jonathan Ross seemed to be having a fantastic time at Royal Ascot today, Wednesday 21 June, as they posed for a fun selfie with Loose Women star Charlene White.The group were spotted sipping on bubbles and enjoying the atmosphere at the races, as they laughed and chatted in one of the private celeb boxes on the course. Josie, 38, looked stunning in a fitted bright pink long-sleeved gown, as she reported for ITV's This Morning.