New Speaker of the House of Commons

Conservative MP John Bercow is now the new Speaker of the House of Commons. " Mr Bercow won the support of over 50% of the House with 322 votes compared to his nearest rival Sir George Young who won 271. Former frontrunner Mrs Beckett, deputy Speaker Sir Alan Hazelhurst and...

Lady Thatcher In Hospital After Arm Break

Former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher is in hospital after breaking her arm."Lady Thatcher was taken to west London's Chelsea and Westminster hospital by ambulance, but is now said to be "recovering...

Tragic Collision

The body of a beautiful blue whale has been found dead in the Pacific by the researchers from Oregon State University. It is believed that whale has been killed by a passing ship."Researchers believe the whale may...

First Live Broadcast of British Parliament on this day in 1975

This day in British Parliament´s history is very important because it came to houses via the radio. From this moment people could listen to, analyse and be in a process of preparing laws. "The first live...

Stolen Sketchbook

The Fans of Pablo Picasso are now in a bad mood because his famous sketchbook has been stolen from the museum in Paris today. " Thieves stole the sketchbook from an unlocked glass case at the Picasso Museum in the...

Travel Chaos in London

Londoners and visitors to London now have to face the travel chaos. The tube workes have started their 48-hour strike."Thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will now walk out from...

The 65th D-day Anniversary Remembered

Gordon Brown, US President Barack Obama and French leader Nicolas Sarkozy remembered D-Day landings with their wives. "The trio walked on stage several minutes ahead of their husbands in the company of D-Day...

Queen celebrates Silver Jubilee on this day in 1977

More than one million people have lined the streets of London to watch the Queen and the Royal Family on their way to St Paul's at the start of this celebrations. " The Queen, dressed in pink on her Jubilee Day...

The Rose Red Brick Tudor Palace - Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace is the finest of England´s royal palaces. Over seven centuries the powerful owners of this palace have changed the palace according to their demands and tastes. They valued it for its rural...

Duke of Windsor laid to rest on this day in 1972

The Duke of Windsor, has been laid to rest at the royal burial ground near Windsor Castle.The burial followed a funeral service at St George's Chapel attended by political leaders, statesmen and diplomats.World...

European Spring Day 2009 in Levoca, Slovakia

European Spring Day 2009 in Gaspar Hain Elementary School in Levoca, Slovakia, has already become a tradition. Otherwise, not even this year. All the students and teachers from our school at the end...
 

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