We have been waiting in anticipation. The announcement has just been made today that Boris Johnson has been named the new UK Prime Minister. The newly elected Prime Minister was announced around 12:05 today. This comes after a ballot of about 160,000 Tory members who were able to cast their vote up. There were originally 13 conservatives who stood to become Theresa May’s successor. However this soon dwindled to two main competitors- Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt. One candidate, Education Minister Anne Milton tweeted her resignation just a mere half an hour prior to the …
Archives for July 2019
James Bond actor, David Hedison has died
David Hedison has died at the age of 92. The American actor was best known for playing Bond's CIA ally Felix Leiter. He starred firstly in the 1973 Live and Let Die. He later returned to the role in 1989, and starred in License to kill. David’s daughters, Alexandra and Serena, announced that their father passed away on Thursday July 18. Hedison is reported to have died in Los Angeles, with his daughters by his side. A statement has been released by his family which said, "Even in our deep sadness, we are comforted by the memory of our wonderful father. He loved us all dearly …
Best Holidays for the Over 65’s
Best Holidays For The Over 65’s Are you retired, over 65? Looking to book a holiday or getaway but don't know where? Well you're in the right place... As we age it can become more of a task to find the right holiday destination. You may have visited loads of places before and need somewhere completely different, or you want to travel less distance, perhaps you even have certain requirements or want to be somewhere with like-minded holiday makers. If you've travelled around and visited several different countries before, you might agree with us on saying that certain places suit …
100’s of Firefighters Tackling ‘Major Incident’
100s of firefighters have been sent to tackle a blaze in London. Firefighters from all over the city were called to the scene at 7:40am, as it was spotted a blaze had broken out at The Mall in Walthamstow, East London. Walthamstow Fire - What We Know London Fire Brigade said: "15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to the fire, where part of the roof was alight by London Fire Brigade." Since this quote was released, a further 10 fire engines have been deployed. This means that over 125 firefighters are on the scene. The cause of the Walthamstow fire, …
Users of FaceApp warned over potential security issues
You may have noticed a new craze on social media this week. A craze which sees people uploading edited images of themselves, appearing to show them as elderly people. This is done via an app called FaceApp. Thousands of people have been using it, however security concerns have been raised. Firstly, let's explain what the app is. We'll then look into the problems. What's FaceApp? FaceApp is a mobile application that allows users to edit photographs. Alongside the now-infamous ageing technique, you're also able to turn blank or grumpy expressions into smiley ones, and edit make-up …
Alan Turing to Feature on the Bank of England’s New £50 note
Alan Turing was a computer pioneer, mathematician and code breaker during World War Two. He is celebrated for his outstanding code-cracking work that was vital to the Allies. The work carried out by Alan and others at Bletchley Park in breaking the Enigma code saved millions of lives during the war. The effort approximately cut the war short by three years and has impacted millions of people lives ever since. Queen Elizabeth II currently features on the £50 note. The change in design has been brought about as part of the Bank of England switch from paper to polymer. The banknote …
