Antiques Roadshow star Alastair travelled to Buckfast Abbey for the valuation in question, with the guest bringing along a giant silver plate. The relic was brought on the off-chance it might have had some value, but the owner was left in disbelief when he realised the item had a very interesting backstory. This led him […]
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How a ‘harmless’ driving offence could see you risk a prison sentence
Motorists are being warned that flouting a seemingly innocuous driving rule could land them a prison sentence. Lying about the person who committed a driving offence and taking the penalty points for someone else is illegal can land the people involved in serious trouble. A recent study revealed that one in five motorists surveyed had […]
Penalty point WARNING – Thousands drivers at risk of receiving jail time for THIS offence
UK motorists are at risk of landing jail time for taking penalty points for other motorists. According to new research by Co-op Insurance, around 20 per cent of drivers in the UK have taken points for another motorist. This is completely illegal and comes with huge consequences. Motorists could be prosecuted for perverting the course […]
Jets remain grounded by Golden Knights' quick-strike offence
The Winnipeg Jets had life in this one, a lot of life. Tyler Myers blasted a shot through the pads of Vegas Golden Knights MVP Marc-Andre Fleury to tie Game 4 early in the third period. Since the Myers goal, it seemed like it was just a matter of time before the Jets would score the go-ahead goal to tie up the West final. […]
Canadiens' offence explodes in rout of Senators
The Montreal Canadiens are starting to believe in themselves after a rough start to the season. Charles Hudon scored his first two National Hockey League goals and added an assist as the Canadiens routed the Ottawa Senators 8-3 on Monday night for their first back-to-back wins of the year. Game Wrap: Canadiens dominate Senators for […]
'We've just got to relax': Connor McDavid diagnoses an ailing Oilers offence
Connor McDavid’s stat sheet for Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins will record five shots, three blocks and one goal. What it won’t show are five words the young superstar uttered in the locker room afterward, his hair still damp from the shower, his face still rouged from the exertion of an extraordinarily entertaining game his team […]
Leafs offence blows up again in high-scoring win over Rangers
Two games into the season, the Maple Leafs offence is already in top gear. But despite winning both contests, it has been a wild ride. After enduring a penalty-filled start to beat the Jets 7-2 to kick off the season Wednesday, Toronto survived a four-goal New York comeback to defeat the Rangers 8-5 in its […]
NHL preview: Can Drouin provide the spark Habs' offence needs?
This is part four of our series of season previews for the seven Canadian-based NHL teams. The Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames have previously been previewed. Montreal Canadiens 2016-17 record: 47-26-9 (103 points), 1st out of 8 in Atlantic Division, eliminated by the New York Rangers in 6 games in 1st round of playoffs. Key […]
Man charged with terrorism offence over Buckingham Palace sword incident
Published time: 31 Aug, 2017 13:33 A man has been charged in connection with a terrorist incident outside Buckingham Palace on Friday evening that left three police officers injured. Mohiussunnath Choudhury, 26, was charged on Thursday with engaging in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention to commit an act or acts of […]
Senators find their offence in easy rout of Penguins
Mike Hoffman noticed the chatter on social media about his team’s supposedly boring style of play, but he and the rest of the Ottawa Senators appear not to care as it continues to work. Ottawa rolled over the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night and now sit two wins from an unlikely […]