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Everyone thought these helmets were Roman until scientists uncovered the truth
Everyone thought these helmets were Roman until scientists uncovered the truth A "Roman" helmet treasure hidden beneath the sea for centuries has been revealed as evidence of a vast medieval weapons trade network. - Date: - June 8, 2026 - Source: - University of Alicante - Summary: - Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery by showing that a cache of 43 helmets found off the Spanish coast is medieval, not Roman.
Helmet hoard off Benicarló coast trades its Roman label for far stranger medieval origins
Helmet hoard off Benicarló coast trades its Roman label for far stranger medieval origins Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor For more than three decades, it was thought to be a relic of the Roman era. New research, however, has shown it to be a key source of evidence for understanding the commercial and military networks of the Late Medieval Mediterranean. Research led by the University of Alicante (UA) has enabled a reassessment of one of the most remarkable...
Two Brits arrested over 'execution-style' shooting of British man in Spain
Two Brits arrested over 'execution-style' shooting of British man in Spain Spanish police have arrested two people from the UK in connection with an execution-style attempted murder of a British man that left him paralysed from the neck down. The suspected gunman was arrested as he tried to board a flight to Edinburgh at Alicante airport, with a woman at the same airport also being detained as she tried to enter Spain. Both individuals been described as suspected members of a “violent...
'We go on dates abroad and leave kids at home - it's cheaper than dinner out'
'We go on dates abroad and leave kids at home - it's cheaper than dinner out' Oliviyah Stevens, 36, felt 'quite depressed' as her maternity leave ended and needed her own time away - so she discovered cheap extreme day trips abroad A mother of five is leaving her children behind to embark on extreme adventures with her partner for a "date day", saying the trips have helped her "discover" herself once more. Oliviyah Stevens, 36, found herself feeling "quite depressed" when her maternity leave...
Riot police drafted into British tourist hotspot Benidorm for major World Cup security plan
Riot police drafted into British tourist hotspot Benidorm for major World Cup security plan The Costa Blanca resort’s town council has also announced evening and night-time police reinforcements after confirming the expected influx of UK tourists Riot police will be sent to Benidorm as part of a World Cup security operation in the famous holiday hotspot popular with Brits. The Costa Blanca resort’s town council has also announced evening and night-time police reinforcements, after confirming...
England and Scotland fans in Magaluf to watch the World Cup dealt crushing blow with rule changes
England and Scotland fans in Magaluf to watch the World Cup dealt crushing blow with rule changes Although the World Cup starts on Thursday, England and Scotland fans in Magaluf, Majorca, have made aware of a huge shake-up which will affect how they celebrate England and Scotland fans flocking to Magaluf to watch World Cup games have been warned TVs on terraces will be muted after midnight. Fans were given the bad news bars catering for the thousands of football supporters expected to head...
Haven holiday chain sells one MILLION Wetherspoons' pub meals in just two years
Haven holiday chain sells one MILLION Wetherspoons' pub meals in just two years The boss of caravan park chain Haven says a tie-up with Wetherspoons has proved such a success it wants to add its pubs to most of the firm's UK sites Holidaymakers at the UK’s biggest caravan park operator have munched through one million Wetherspoons meals. Haven marked the pub grub milestone just two years after the first ‘Spoons’ opened on its Primrose Valley site near Filey in North Yorkshire. The number has...
Box jellyfish reveal secret life cycle with implications for coastal safety
Box jellyfish reveal secret life cycle with implications for coastal safety Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Box jellyfish are often feared as dangerous animals, with some species capable of causing severe or even fatal stings. However, box jellyfish nematocysts—organelles responsible for this toxic sting—are theorized to also play an unexpected role in reproduction. While many studies focus on researching the range of toxicity levels exhibited by the more than 50...
Astonishing look at UK life 60 years ago - doctor house calls to dawn of mini skirt
Astonishing look at UK life 60 years ago - doctor house calls to dawn of mini skirt As the World Cup approaches, we take a look back at life in 1966 - extremely different to today, despite Paul McCartney releasing new music. Social historian Paul Feeney explains A Labour Prime Minister two years into office - described as ‘not very popular with the British public - Paul McCartney releasing new music and the small matter of a World Cup to win. Despite these similarities, life in 1966 was...
Quietly ruthless Régis Le Bris ready to lead revived Sunderland into Europa League
Régis Le Bris is poised to lead Sunderland into the Europa League following a chain of events initiated by the signing of Enzo Le Fée. The Breton coach reflected on his initial arrival at the club in July 2024, noting he started without a dedicated support staff.