Category Archives: News

2nd – Rescue attempts fail to save BHS, which is now in liquidation. 3rd – Boxing legend Muhammed Ali dies at the age of 74 11th – Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her official birthday 12th – A 29-year-old American security … Continue reading →

6th  – The UK’s new polar research ship is to be named RRS Sir David Attenborough, despite the title “Boaty McBoatface” previously topping a public vote 7th –  Leicester City football club celebrated being crowned Premier League champions and the … Continue reading →

14th & 16th Japan is hit by earthquakes 16th & 20th Ecuador is hit by earthquakes 20th Victoria Wood sadly dies at the age of 62 after a short battle with cancer 21st Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday … Continue reading →

Lulu is celebrating her 50th year as a recording artist with a brand new album released in April Longleat the world’s first safari park celebrates 50 years

6th – Nancy Reagan – former first lady dies 16th – Sylvia Anderson, voice of Thunderbirds’ Lady Penelope dies aged 88. Bought up hearing her voice on TV. 17th – Paul Daniels – sadly dies aged 77 of after being … Continue reading →

The “Big” birthday celebrated in Cape Verde

Enjoyed my surprise birthday present in Vietnam. 25th – My niece Chloe & Dan celebrated the birth of a beautiful girl. 31st –  My niece Emma married Dan.

10th – sad news that David Bowie died today at the age of 69 of liver cancer. 14th – more sad news, actor Alan Rickman dies of cancer at the age of 69. 15th – Tim Peake completes a space walk