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Raquel Welch, One Million Years BC actor, dies aged 82
Watch: Never-before-seen video of divers finding Titanic wreckFootage of the 1986 dive has been released to mark the 25th anniversary of the film 'Titanic'
'Emaciated' horse found dumped in pile of rubble in EssexA horse which was discovered collapsed in a pile of rubble, barely able to stand and covered by an old mattress has been nursed back to full health.The five-month-old foal was found emaciated underneath his thick coat and had pressure sores all over his body, said the charity which rescued him.The horse, named Barney by volunteers who rescued him, was discovered abandoned in Essex in December surrounded by tyres, gas canisters and rubble - but has now recovered well.
Member of 'beheading' gang dies on East London street after drinking too much whisky at partyAn East London gangster who tried to behead someone with a sword died after drinking too much whisky at a toddler's birthday party.
Major renovation planned for Athens' archaeological museumGreece’s Culture Ministry announced plans Wednesday for a major renovation of the National Archaeological Museum, expanding exhibition space at the Athens site that houses what is considered the most important collection of Greek antiquities in the world.The project, expected to last four years, will be led by the British architect Sir David Chipperfield, whose major works include restoration of the Neues Museum in Berlin and the design of the East Building at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Profits triple to £3.3bn at British Gas owner after energy prices soarThe figures come after British Gas was criticised over its use of debt agents to force-fit prepayment meters in the homes of vulnerable customers.
KitKat maker Nestle to raise prices againNestle, which also makes Buitoni pasta, Buxton mineral water and Nescafe coffee, said it was taking a "massive" hit to its margins at the moment.It refused to say how much prices would climb this year.
Japan discovers almost 7,000 islands it didn’t know existedNew technology is able to identify thousands more formations than the last geological survey in 1987
Elgin Marbles could be seen in both London and Athens, if new deal is agreedGeorge Osborne, chairman of British Museum, said discussion is on a hybrid deal with Greeks to bypass historical impasse
Royal Mint adds Dumbledore coin to Harry Potter-themed collectionCoin available to buy as part of 25th anniversary collection is first in series to feature King CharlesA coin featuring Prof Albus Dumbledore has been launched as part of a Harry Potter-themed collection from the Royal Mint.The collection was introduced in 2022 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Crystal Palace letter arrives more than 100 years late