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Did Harold II take an arrow to the eye? We cannot be sure | Letters

Jane M Card, Tim Wicks and Rev Dr John Caperon respond to an article about the Bayeux tapestry’s journey to the UKYour article on the loan of the Bayeux tapestry to the British Museum states with admirable caution that Harold II is “represented in his final scenes in the embroidery with an arrow in his eye” (‘Of course we will give it back’: Bayeux tapestry set for secret journey across Channel, 3 June). But was this always the case?In 1816 the Society of Antiquaries sent their historical...

Sacked BBC presenter loses discrimination claim after labelling fellow host ‘sociopathic’

Sacked BBC presenter loses discrimination claim after labelling fellow host ‘sociopathic’ Sean McGinty argued his actions were due to his ADHD and anxiety - Bookmark A long-serving BBC presenter has lost his unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for branding a fellow host “sociopathic” in a dispute over comments on Hamas. Sean McGinty, who worked for BBC Radio Lancashire for over two decades, was dismissed following posts on X in which he criticised the BBC's coverage of the conflict in...

Dear England review – Joseph Fiennes’s Gareth Southgate is a total caricature on TV

Red stripes declared U.K.’s oldest art after being dismissed as a natural phenomenon

LONDON — Dismissed as a natural phenomenon for more than a century, red stripes on a rock in Wales have been found to be the oldest known prehistoric art in Britain and northwestern Europe — created by human fingers 17,100 years ago, according to new research. An international team of scientists revisited Bacon Hole, a cave near Mumbles in South Wales, to re-examine the series of red-pigmented horizontal stripes on a panel first discovered there in 1912. The markings were initially...

Tom Hardy's 'Mobland' drama tops Hollywood's most notorious on-set meltdowns and feuds

Long before reports surfaced about Tom Hardy's alleged behavior on the set of "Mobland," Hollywood had no shortage of stories about stars whose tempers, clashes and behind-the-scenes drama made headlines. Hardy reportedly kept production stalled by staying in his trailer for hours at a time, often leaving co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren idle on set. "He refused to come out of his trailer for hours at a time," a source told The Hollywood Reporter.

Zverev breaks down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open

Zverev breaks down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open PARIS, June 7 : Alexander Zverev finally shattered the barrier between himself and Grand Slam glory by grinding down a stubborn Flavio Cobolli 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1 in the French Open final on Sunday to lift his maiden major trophy at Roland Garros. After falling three times at the final hurdle, including in Paris two years ago, Zverev capped a relentless run by becoming the first German man to win a major title...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20 includes Paul McCartney, Paula Abdul and Ice Cube

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20 includes Paul McCartney, Paula Abdul and Ice Cube Celebrities having birthdays during the week of June 14-20 includes musician Paul McCartney, rapper-actor Ice Cube and “Roseanne” actor Laurie Metcalf - Bookmark Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20: June 14: Actor Marla Gibbs is 95. Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 81. Singer Janet Lennon of The Lennon Sisters is 80.

Buzz: Don't believe the player -- Christian McCaff...

Everything that happens in the NFL has additional context when viewed from a fantasy football perspective. From position battles to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy football. Our Fantasy Football Buzz file, with contributions from our ESPN fantasy writers and our NFL Nation reporters, aims to provide fantasy managers with the intel they need as news breaks around the league.

With ShakeAlert installations complete, researchers explore offshore expansion

With ShakeAlert installations complete, researchers explore offshore expansion Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor The ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system has been rapidly expanding since its launch in 2021. Now, researchers at University of Washington affiliated Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) have finished all planned installations, bringing the two-state total to 569 seismic monitoring stations spread across Washington and Oregon. ShakeAlert detects ground...

Allegra review – Maureen Lipman cuts loose in whimsical tale of woman who can’t stop singing

Richmond theatre, LondonSociety tries to quash the quirks of a spirited eccentric in Peter Quilter’s new play that fails to go beyond its lead character’s unworldlinessThere are some good jokes in Peter Quilter’s new play and Maureen Lipman knows how to land them. “Some do cocaine, I do cabaret,” she shrugs as Allegra, whose singing is annoying her neighbours. “The ironic thing is it’s the cabaret that gets up people’s noses.