Five Minutes Spare

Week Eight was the week when most of the pretenders to the crown fell by the wayside with Ole Miss, Syracuse & UCLA all losing their 100% records. They are pretty much eliminated from contention for the Final Four […]

Former Bank of England governor Lord King says people could face “significantly higher taxes”.
BBC News – Business

About 80,000 people march in Germany’s capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.
BBC News – Middle East

Officials warn of destructive waves, landslides and flooding as the storm lashes Nayarit state.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers tell the BBC about their precarious survival under Russian rule.
BBC News – Europe

It comes after Boris Johnson held talks with his rival Rishi Sunak, amid speculation they could strike a deal.
BBC News – UK

The key Trump ally refused to co-operate with a probe looking into the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot.
BBC News – US & Canada

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria’s crude leaves many in shock.
BBC News – Africa

Take a trip to Skem to clear your mind, enjoy good shopping, or see a New Town in action.

Skelmersdale, lovingly known as Skem to the locals, is an ancient town all on its own. According to early records, the […]

A Brief Profile of George ColeEarly Life The character actor George Edward Cole was born in Tooting, London on 22 April 1925. Aged just 10 days old he was […]