Oliver Dowden says Government is considering Covid ‘certificates’

The Culture Secretary today said coronavirus ‘certificates’ were being considered as a way of getting people back to large events this summer – but sparked confusion when he failed to answer how many fans would be allowed in stadiums.  Oliver Dowden said ministers were reviewing the possibility of introducing a document providing proof that a person … Read more

Jamie Oliver accidentally wishes his daughter Poppy a happy 18th birthday when she actually turns 19

He is the proud father of five children.  But Jamie Oliver made an amusing gaffe on Thursday as he marked his daughter Poppy’s 18th birthday on social media, when she in fact turned 19.   The celebrity chef, 45, shared a selfie with his eldest child before quickly realising his mistake and changing the accompanying caption.   … Read more

John Oliver video warning Meghan Markle not to marry into royal family goes viral

A 2018 video of liberal TV host John Oliver attacking the ‘fundamentally flawed’ royal family and urging Meghan not to marry into the ’emotionally stunted’ Monarchy has sparked fresh controversy in the wake of the Sussexes’ explosive interview with Oprah.   The clip, which is taken from an appearance that Oliver made on Stephen Colbert’s lat … Read more

Video of John Oliver warning Meghan Markle not to marry into royal family goes viral

A 2018 video of British TV host John Oliver warning Meghan Markle not to marry into the ‘fundamentally flawed’ royal family has gone viral in the wake of the Sussexes’ explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey – in which the Duchess echoed many of the sentiments shared by Oliver.  The clip, which is taken from an … Read more

Oliver Dowden says museums must not be ‘pushed around’ by campaigners

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warns UK museums must not allow themselves to be ‘pushed around by the zeitgeist of the day’ as he says some institutions feel ‘bullied’ by left-wing campaigners Oliver Dowden said museums cannot be ‘pushed around by zeitgeist of the day’ He said ‘principal duty’ of museums is to ‘preserve and conserve … Read more

Jake Quickenden reveals he named his newborn son Leo Oliver as a tribute to his late brother

Jake Quickenden has revealed that he named his newborn son in a tribute to his late brother, Oliver, who passed away in 2012. The former X Factor star, 32, and his girlfriend Sophie Church, 27, welcomed their little boy Leo Oliver on Friday.  He said naming his son after his younger brother, who died at the age of … Read more

Jake Quickenden welcomes his first child named Leo Oliver with girlfriend Sophie Church

Jake Quickenden and girlfriend Sophie Church have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy named Leo Oliver. Former X Factor star Jake, 32, and 27-year old Sophie confirmed the happy news alongside adorable photographs of their son on Friday evening. An ecstatic Jake took to Instagram, where he told fans: ‘ITS A … Read more

Oliver Dowden issues warning to Facebook after Australia row

Oliver Dowden warns Facebook’s Sir Nick Clegg the social media giant must not deploy the ‘nuclear option’ of turning off newsfeeds in Britain as it did in Australia over competition row Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden spoke to Facebook’s Sir Nick Clegg last night  Came after Facebook’s decision to temporarily turn off newsfeeds in Australia Mr … Read more

Leather jug made from the hide of Oliver Cromwell’s war horse is expected to fetch £6,000

Leather jug made from the hide of Oliver Cromwell’s war horse is expected to fetch £6,000 as it emerges for sale 368 years later Leather jug made from Cromwell’s war horse Blackjack is set to fetch £6,000 Huge tankard was one of a dozen made from the hide of Cromwell’s horse Parliamentarian was one of … Read more

Leather jug made from the hide of Oliver Cromwell’s war horse is expected to fetch £6,000

Leather jug made from the hide of Oliver Cromwell’s war horse is expected to fetch £6,000 as it emerges for sale 368 years later Leather jug made from Cromwell’s war horse Blackjack is set to fetch £6,000 Huge tankard was one of a dozen made from the hide of Cromwell’s horse Parliamentarian was one of … Read more