Queen unveils Afghanistan and Iraq war memorial

Queen unveils Afghanistan and Iraq war memorial

Queen Elizabeth unveiled a new memorial on 9 March, to honour British armed forces and civilians who served during recent wars in the Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq. The memorial, is made up of two large stones, one to signify Iraq and the other Afghanistan, and cost £1m pounds raised through public donation. Mar 9, 2017
James Bond, puppies and an Aston Martin: Daniel Craig appears in latest Omaze campaign

James Bond, puppies and an Aston Martin: Daniel Craig appears in latest Omaze campaign

James Bond actor Daniel Craig has teamed up with charity Omaze to give away a customised Aston Martin Vantage GT Roadster, to raise money for United Nations Mine Action Service. The English actor appeared in the advert for the fundraiser, holding a number of adorable puppies to assist him while he explains the prize. Craig joins the long list of A-list celebrities, such as Robert Downey Jr and Idris Elba, who are supporting Omaze. Mar 8, 2017
Adele attacked by mosquito swarm at Brisbane concert

Adele attacked by mosquito swarm at Brisbane concert

Singing superstar Adele was live on stage, at the The Brisbane Cricket Ground on 5 March, when she was attacked by a cluster of mosquitoes – much to the amusement of the crowd. Adele, who was in Brisbane for two shows as part of a tour, was good-humoured about the minor swarm. Mar 6, 2017
What is fracking and how does it affect the environment?

What is fracking and how does it affect the environment?

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a means of natural gas extraction that involves shooting a mixture of chemicals and water underground, a byproduct of which is water that needs to be disposed of. Much of it gets shot into wastewater wells deep underground. Mar 4, 2017