Month: March 2025

ONCE touted as a hub of midcentury futurism, Taiwan’s space-style holiday park is now nothing more than an explorer’s paradise. With its UFO-like buildings the star of the show, the resort’s space-age retro splendor continues to slowly fade away. Perched on Taiwan‘s northern coast in Wanli, the unusual collection of buildings was supposed to act… Continue reading Inside world-famous abandoned ‘UFO village’ packed with rotting spaceship hol homes designed as ‘futuristic retreats’

THE Vatican has revealed a major update on Pope Francis after he suddenly suffered an “isolated” breathing crisis while receiving treatment in hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff experienced a sudden deterioration in his condition following a bout of bronchospasm on Friday. Vatican said The pope had “an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening… Continue reading Vatican issues update on Pope Francis, 88, after health ‘suddenly worsened’ & Pontiff suffered ‘breathing crisis’

IT’S the time of year again for the DVLA’s fresh batch of new number plates. For 2025, the new ‘25’ registration plates launch on Saturday, 1 March – although not all plates will make it to the roads, with more than 250 deemed “too rude”. As you may already know, new registrations are issued in… Continue reading Full list of number plates BANNED by DVLA for 2025 revealed – with car regs dubbed too rude for the road

THE FA Cup of darts has returned with the UK Open taking place in Minehead. Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen are all taking part in the iconic event on the coast. The UK Open possesses the largest field on the PDC circuit, with a mammoth 160 players – made up of PDC… Continue reading UK Open darts 2025: FULL schedule and results as Luke Littler features in iconic tournament

AI-POWERED image generators are swallowing the art made by humans to help others create digital dupes. Photographer Tim Flach, who specialises in stark animal portraits against black backgrounds, is just one of many affected. Speaking to The Sun, Flach said: “AI should support, not supplant human creativity.” The Shoreditch-based photographer first became aware of his… Continue reading Photographer slams AI bots that are copying his work with ‘remarkably similar’ images – can YOU tell the difference?

A NEPO BABY singer and actress with A-list parents cut a glam figure as she stepped out at Madrid Fashion Week. The stunning brunette, 24, oozed chic sophistication in a baby blue shirt with dark spot detail, paired with pinstripe trousers. Ella Bleu Travolta – the second-eldest child of John Travolta, 71 – finished off… Continue reading Nepo baby singer with A-list Hollywood star dad and movie icon mum parties at Madrid Fashion Week – can you guess who?

THINK of a conifer, and the first thing that comes to your mind is probably an iconic leylandii looming over your garden. After their popularity soared in the 1970s – as the desire for privacy and hedging grew – they’ve floundered somewhat since. Centre to thousands of neighbour disputes – they’ve even been blamed in… Continue reading How 1970s infamous ‘icon’ is making surprising comeback – with new colourful look

SIX NATIONS 2025 ticks over the halfway mark, with two more rounds of action set to take place during this year’s tournament. Ireland currently lead the way and are on course for a Grand Slam after picking up the triple crown with wins over England, Scotland and Wales in their opening three. England won back… Continue reading Why are there no Six Nations matches this weekend?

FARMFOODS is selling a limited edition chocolate that is a twist on a classic for just 49p. Eagle-eyed shoppers were pleased to see Fry’s Turkish Delight Orange marked down to just a few pennies. The treat, which is a citrus twist on the classic floral tasting chocolate, was first spotted in stores last summer –… Continue reading Farmfoods is selling limited edition chocolate that’s a twist on a classic for just 49p

APPLE’s latest budget iPhone just dropped, and here’s how you can snag it for less. Vodafone is shaving up to £360 off the brand-new iPhone 16e when you trade in an eligible device. Apple iPhone 16e, 30GB data, £41.81/month (£30 upfront)(Save £360 with trade-in bonus) There’ve been some big moves in the smartphone world recently,… Continue reading Vodafone deal slashes £360 off Apple’s latest smartphone with ‘phenomenal battery life’