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2 weeks ago | 
irishstar.com | Dean Murray |John O'Sullivan |Rudi Kinsella
The U.S. has kicked off the production of its latest nuclear bomb, the B61-13, a full seven months ahead of the initial schedule. This development might unsettle citizens amid escalating tensions with countries like Russia and China in recent times. The B61-13 boasts a maximum yield of 360 kilotons, which is 24 times the power of the bomb unleashed on Hiroshima back in 1945, and its development comes after US President Donald Trump boasted about the United States' nuclear capabilities.
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1 month ago | 
cambridge-news.co.uk | Dean Murray |Ashlea Hickin
An Aston Martin previously owned by music icon Sir Elton John is set to be auctioned in Cambridgeshire. The 1995 DB7 model, once the pride and joy of the Rocket Man himself, is expected to fetch between £23,000-£27,000. Sir Elton was the first owner of the car, and the original warranty card in his name, along with a copy of its first V5 document, will be included in the sale.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
lancs.live | Dean Murray |Jon Macpherson
US warplanes were spotted zooming through the Lake District last week. Photographer Iain Knox managed to capture the F-35s training at low level in the area. He also spotted jets from the Swiss Air Force testing out their skills.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
irishstar.com | Eleanor Tolbert |Dean Murray |Brigid Brown
Conspiracy theorists are all abuzz after an apparent massive secret door was spotted in the icy wastelands of Antarctica, thanks to some eagle-eyed internet detectives poring over Google Maps. The rectangular oddity, nestled among the snow, has ignited a frenzy of wild theories on a conspiracy forum online, with suggestions ranging from a hidden Nazi base entrance to a portal to an underground mythical world.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
irishstar.com | Emily Hodgkin |Dean Murray
The existence of sloths is in jeopardy due to climate change, a new study reveals. The famously slow and adorable creatures native to Central and South America could face extinction if temperatures continue to rise. The research, carried out by scientists studying the metabolic response of sloths to rising temperatures, suggests that the energy limitations of these animals could make survival untenable by the end of the century, particularly for high-altitude populations.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
manchesterworld.uk | Dean Murray
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLocals in a Greater Manchester town were left horrified when their river started foaming. Roads and cars near the River Tame in Dukinfield were covered in white bubbles as the mysterious substance was blown by the wind on Monday. Local Sam Pedder captured the scenes on camera. He said: "This is unbelievable, in the 34 years I've lived down on the River Tame in Dukinfield I have never seen it this bad.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
lancs.live | Dean Murray |Jon Macpherson
A photographer has taken an amazing image of the night sky over the Lake District. David Robertshaw, 44, from Halifax, managed to snap the Milky Way over Crummock Water near Buttermere on Saturday (September 7). He explained: "I’ve been out again this weekend as the sky was amazingly clear, this time in the Lake District. "I set up my camera as the stars began to twinkle above, shortly after the Milky Way was in full view over the mountains.
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Sep 7, 2024 | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Rachel Stretton |Dean Murray
Celebrity chef and well-known car enthusiast Jamie Oliver is set to auction off three of his prized classic cars. The 49 year old TV personality is parting with a trio of vintage vehicles, including a Ford Capri, a VW Beetle, and a Fiat, which are sure to catch the eye of collectors. Oliver's beloved 1970 Ford Capri 3000GT, often referred to as his "go-to car", has featured on the popular show 'Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast'.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
warwickshireworld.com | Dean Murray
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowCars belonging to comedy legend Rowan Atkinson and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver are set to go under the hammer in Stoneleigh - and could fetch tens of thousands of pounds. The vehicles will feature on a list of cars set for auction on September 28 sale at Stoneleigh Park. It may not be Mr Bean's iconic Mini, but Rowan Atkinson is offering a 1989 Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi for sale - and it could fetch up to £20k.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
lancs.live | Dean Murray |Jon Macpherson
A photographer has captured jaw-dropping scenes of Top Gun-style flying in the Lake District. Iain Knox shot U.S. Air Force F15 Eagle fighter jets as they practised high-speed manoeuvres on Thursday (22 Aug). He also pictured an RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 aircraft from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. He says: "These were taken from a hillside near Keswick in the Lake District, within one of the UK's Low Flying Areas.
