Aaron Phoenix, 35, has 300 of the eight-legged creatures (Picture: SWNS) To his postman, Aaron Phoenix is known as Spider-Man because of his huge collection of tarantulas. He started collecting them in the summer of 2021 when he was told he should get a hobby for his mental health. That …
Read More »‘I could sit and watch them for hours’ – man tells of love for his 300 pet tarantulas
For most of us, getting a pet involves taking in a dog, cat or maybe a rabbit. But not for Aaron Phoenix who opted for a more gruesome choice when picking an animal to share his home. Not for him a cuddly Tiddles, loyal and loving Rover or a cute …
Read More »OVO to give customers money for cutting back on energy usage this winter
Energy company OVO will pay customers to reduce their energy usage at peak times as part of a new trial. As part of the Power Move trial, consumers could earn as much as £100 for using less energy during busier periods. Customers will be asked to lower their usage during …
Read More »Wordle today: Wordle 476 October 8 hints and today’s answer
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The game uses the same rules as Scrabble, where only real words are allowed both in guesses and the result. …
Read More »All the Royal Mail jobs you can apply for in Hampshire right now
Christmas is the busiest time of year for Royal Mail and there are lots of temporary and permanent vacancies available on the postal service. Millions of Christmas cards, gifts and parcels will be sent this year – and you could make that happen. To aid that massive operation, Royal Mail …
Read More »Estranged couple arguing over how long they were married wait for judge’s ruling
An estranged wealthy couple with links to former prime minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie are waiting for a High Court’s ruling after becoming embroiled in a tussle over how long they were married. Angela Jilina, 49, and estranged journalist husband Walid Abu-Zalaf, 64, who had homes in London …
Read More »Midwives to vote on strike action over pay
Midwives could strike for just the second time in 140 years in a dispute over pay. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging its members in England and Wales to vote in favour of industrial action when a four-week ballot period begins on November 11. All RCM members who …
Read More »Brother of suspect in California family’s killing arrested
The younger brother of a man suspected in the kidnapping and killings of an eight-month-old baby, her parents and an uncle, was arrested on suspicion he helped his brother destroy evidence. Alberto Salgado, 41, was accused of criminal conspiracy, accessory and destroying evidence, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said. Suspect …
Read More »Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales still hasn’t departed for repairs
The beleaguered Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales failed to depart Portsmouth for Fife on Friday night following a string of delays caused by technical problems. It had been expected to sail on Monday but work was not completed in time to remove the giant propeller and the …
Read More »‘Harry and Meghan put the spotlight back on them’ Royal expert gives view on media row | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
It comes as Prince Harry, along with musician Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost and Baroness Doreen Lawrence launched a lawsuit against the publication on Thursday, which produces the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday. Speaking to GB News, Nicholas Owen reflected on …
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