Last Minute Half Term Activities in Birmingham and the West Midlands: My Top Picks Friday, May 29, 2026 halfterm birmingham familyfun outdooractivities pools minigolf cinema westmidlands play adventure sport Hope your half term is going well and you’re staying cool in this heat! I’m Zoe, your parenting editor, here to share some fantastic last minute ideas to keep the kids entertained before school starts again. One standout … Read More
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes in Massive Fireball During Test at Kennedy Space Center Friday, May 29, 2026 blueorigin newglenn rocketexplosion kennedyspacecenter jeffbezos spaceexploration lunarmission nasa artemisprogram spacetechnology Blue Origin’s ambitious New Glenn rocket suffered a dramatic explosion on the evening of May 28 during a static fire test at Launch Complex 36, Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The rocket erupted in a massive fireball shortly … Read More
Bishop's Stortford Named UK’s Ultimate Summer Destination for 2026 Friday, May 29, 2026 bishopsstortford hertfordshire markettown independentshops tudorarchitecture chalkriver waytemorecastle summer2026 uktravel expedia For those planning their summer getaway in 2026, Bishop’s Stortford emerges as the must-visit gem in the UK. This charming market town, nestled on the edge of London in Hertfordshire, offers a perfect blend of rich … Read More
Coronation Street’s Tracy Shaw Shares Breast Cancer Update After First Day of Chemotherapy Thursday, May 28, 2026 coronationstreet tracyshaw breastcancer chemotherapy cancerjourney hairdonation littleprincesstrust cancersupport wigs cancerawareness Tracy Shaw, the beloved actress from Coronation Street who played Maxine Peacock, recently shared a heartfelt update on her health following her breast cancer diagnosis. After revealing the news last month, Tracy has now … Read More
Met Office Predicts 21 Hours of Rain as 23 UK Counties Placed on Alert Thursday, May 28, 2026 metoffice rain heatwave ukweather floodalert thunderstorms temperature forecast coldfront climate Britain’s intense and record-breaking heatwave is set to give way to a prolonged spell of heavy rain lasting around 21 hours. According to the Met Office, 23 counties across the UK have been placed on alert as torrential … Read More
Boy, 14, Dies in River Thames Tragedy as Heartbroken Mother Urges Water Safety Thursday, May 28, 2026 tragedy watersafety heatwave thames teenager drowning oxford community police warning Baltazar L’Quy, a 14-year-old boy, tragically lost his life after encountering difficulties in the River Thames near Donnington Bridge in Oxford. His body was recovered Wednesday evening, marking the 11th water-related … Read More