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DEEP in the forests of western Lithuania, a chilling relic of the Cold War still lies hidden — a secret underground nuclear missile base where three people lost their lives. The Plokštinė Missile Base, buried in Žemaitija National Park about 30 miles from the Baltic Sea, once housed Soviet R-12 Dvina missiles pointed at Western […]

A HUGE earthquake has struck the coast of Russia – strong enough to cause tsunamis, with warnings issued for the Pacific Islands. The magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Not known, clear with picture deskAlerts are in place with people being warned to steer clear of the […]

THE Princess of Wales has picked a selection of items for her own museum mini art display. Kate’s Makers and Creators exhibition aims to show how historic objects influence modern fashion, design, film and art. SplashThe Princess of Wales has picked a selection of items for her own museum mini art display[/caption] David ParryThe collection […]

SHOCKING footage shows the moment youths armed with large knives fought in broad daylight. Locals and pedestrians watched on in horror as the chaos unfolded on what appears to be a residential street, in a video going viral on social media. X/TwitterShocking footage shows the moment yobs with large knives fought[/caption] X/TwitterTwo rival groups were […]

TEMPLEGATE takes on day two of Glorious Goodwood hellbent on smashing the bookies with a load of winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds – and check out this 35-1 double which can hit the layers where it hurts. TABITI (1.55 Goodwood, nap) She was a cracking third in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal […]

THE best places to retire in Britain have been revealed, with the “wine capital” of the UK making the list. A new study carried out by Legal and General scored different areas on a range of factors that make up a happier later life. Most of the best places to retire are in the south […]

A customer places a bag of limes into her basket at a supermarket operated by Aldi Group, Germany’s biggest discount-food retailer, in Manchester, U.K., on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012. U.K. shop-price inflation slowed in September as retailers offered discounts to attract cash-strapped consumers, the British Retail Consortium said. Photographer: Paul Thomas/Bloomberg via Getty Images THE […]

LOVE Island viewers were left disappointed when Harry seemed to redeem himself in the eyes of Helena and her parents. Fans of the ITV2 reality dating show watched in horror as Harry approached his recent ex’s parents, Jasmine and Phil, who’d come to the Spanish villa for the Meet the Family segment. Helena was visited by […]

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.  ARIES March 21 to April 20 You’re ready to stand up and shine – with a personal star rating that is […]