Richard the Lionheart’s mummified heart analysed
By Rebecca Morelle Science reporter, BBC World Service The team used forensic techniques to examine the King’s heart, which is now a brown powder The mummified heart of King Richard I has been analysed by forensic experts. When the English…
NCVO Family we NEED your HELP!
The NCVO helps hundreds of children/youths & families and operates various programmes and is always in need of volunteers! On Tuesday 16th of April “Island Heritage Charity Drive” will take place in support of the NCVO and we need your…
Electors Registration Cards
The Elections Office wishes to advise all registered electors who were previously issued elector registration cards and who have not recently applied in Form 13 to change their particulars that they may now collect their new cards at the Elections…
Argentina’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio elected Pope
BBC World News Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has greeted crowds in Rome’s St Peter’s Square after his election as the Catholic Church’s new Pope. Appearing on a balcony over the square, he asked the faithful to pray for him….
PPM WB Meeting tonight (Wed 13)
The West Bay Constituency branch of the People’s Progressive Movement (PPM) will be holding the formal opening of its campaign office this evening, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 7:30 p.m. The office is located in the LeMar Village shopping plaza (312…
Three arrested following attempted burglary
From RCIPS March 13, 2013 9:28:12 AM CDT Two men and a 14-year-old boy have been arrested and are currently detained in police custody following an attempted burglary in the Tropical Gardens area. Around 1.00 pm yesterday (Tuesday, 12 March…
Man seriously injured in road crash in East End
From RCIPS March 12, 2013 7:30:12 PM CDT Man seriously injured in road crash – East End A man is due to be airlifted off island for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries in a road crash early this morning (12)….
What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You: 9 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Megan, selected from Experience Life The body is a magnificent machine. When things go awry, it generally doesn’t just shut down without warning, like an incandescent light bulb popping its filament. Instead it sends us little signals (think of them…
Mind the Gap Tube announcement returns after wife’s plea
From BBC Oswald Laurence made the recording used on the London Underground four decades ago A 40-year-old “mind the gap” recording once heard across the Tube is returning to one station – so the widow of the actor behind it…
Falkland Islands Referendum & Vote
The Falkland Islands Government held a referendum on the 10th and 11th of March to determine their future political status. 99.8% of the Islanders have voted to remain a UK Overseas Territory, with just 3 ‘no’ votes. The turnout was…
