There are other trees in London, but this one is the most important. Every year since WWII it is donated by Norway to UK in thanks for the help that the UK gave Norway in WWII and every year it is decorated the same way and unveiled the same way by every Mayor of London since.

Trying to understand how this reply breaches rules….let me know @FreeSpeechUnion

did the Chancellors on your clip just now say “lose control of public spending and more reckless borrowing” or was that a “edit”? @GBNews

Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean are heroes who saved lives. They showed the best of Britain: putting themselves in harm's way to protect others. They both deserve the George Cross in recognition of their incredible bravery.

An historic day at Wellington Barracks 🇬🇧 — the launch of the @1914_Sikhs Ceremonial Marching Troop, honouring the courage, service, and sacrifice of Sikh soldiers so they are never forgotten. Humbled to serve as the first Troop Captain ⚔️🫡 #Sikh #1914Sikhs #BritishArmy

RIP Robert Redford, an all time movie star icon #Redford Remembered with #Newman. Some of the best films were starring or directed by you both

Hard to believe it’s been 59 years since The Monkees first aired on September 12, 1966. We were just four kids with guitars and energy, and the world watched us. Grateful for the memories and your support in keeping our spirit alive. Here’s to more! #TheMonkees #TVHistory

Not had any of those…can you name where these have been achieved?

Aged well there @edballs No excuse for either lying (no financial tax advice actually taken) or tax evasion.

Help Identify This Scumbag. The guy in the pink shorts watched as his two young sons chased a mother sheep over a cliff near Porth Joke today. When a couple of passers-by objected, he threatened to throw them over the cliff too. Nice chap, bears the legend "Made in England 1989" on the back of his neck. He was seen later outside Trevornick Holiday Park. It was reported to the farmer, local community FB group and police.

I hope she hasn’t just received bad news about a family member or any personal health issues. I broke down at work once when given bad news from home. But, if this is about work or her own performance it’s decidedly unprofessional at her level and she won’t recover from it.

This is sublime- take a moment. 🕊️

Monday mood. Taken from the archway of St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor.

Stonehenge Summer Solstice Celebrations 2025 🙏😍🌅

Sunrise on Glastonbury Tor this morning. It was stunning to watch the sun rise above that golden mist but these two pigeons stole the show for me.

It’s almost 26c here 😥 that’s warmer than Brisbane Australia. If that doesn’t convince you that the Climate Emergency is real nothing will!

On June 24, 1982, British Airways Flight 9 flew into darkness literally and figuratively. At 37,000 feet above the Indian Ocean, en route from London to Auckland, the Boeing 747 unknowingly entered a massive cloud of volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Mount Galunggung. Moments later, one engine failed. Then another. Then another. And then—all four engines stopped. In the cockpit, panic could’ve taken over. But Captain Eric Moody took a breath and reached for the intercom. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress.” That line would go down in aviation history—not just for its dry British understatement, but for the sheer steadiness behind it. The aircraft began to descend rapidly, essentially gliding through ash-filled skies, the cabin filling with thick sulphuric smoke, the crew desperately trying restart procedures. At 13,000 feet—just minutes from potential ocean impact—one engine roared back to life. Then another. And another. Miraculously, all four restarted. Despite windscreen abrasion, no engine thrust for over 10 minutes, and barely any visibility, the crew managed to land safely in Jakarta. Every one of the 263 passengers and crew survived. Investigators later found that volcanic ash—completely invisible on radar—had choked the engines, causing flameouts. It was a terrifying first for commercial aviation, and it changed protocols forever. But what passengers remembered most wasn’t the ash. It was the voice. Captain Moody’s composure under pressure became a model of leadership taught in flight schools and disaster response programs for years to come. He didn’t hide the danger. He didn’t sugarcoat the facts. But he remained steady—and gave others the courage to be steady, too. Last year Captain Moody died at the age of 84. He was a remarkable man who showed how important it is to remain calm under incredible pressure. He made a difference to the lives of those 263 people he saved that day.

Incredible Japan 🇯🇵🧵 1. In a civilized nation like Japan, it is not uncommon during a rainstorm for wild animals to seek refuge alongside humans, sharing the same shelter in harmonious coexistence 💕

The light shines when you least expect it. Photo taken at the bottom of Glastonbury Tor this morning. This is one of the Syrens Way markers between Glastonbury and Wells.