18th April 1930 - A BBC radio news announcer came on air at the usual news broadcast time and simply said, "There is no news," before piano music was played for the rest of the time slot. 1930-04-18
18th April 1930 - A BBC radio news announcer came on air at the usual news broadcast time and simply said, "There is no news," before piano music was played for the rest of the time slot. 1930-04-18
Well, according to farmer Carl Powell, it is Peopleton, a village in Worcestershire. After a disagreement with other residents, he erected a 15ft sign saying, ‘Welcome to Peopleton. A murderous, lawless, godforsaken place. Probably, most definitely, the nastiest village in Worcestershire." Peopleton I have never been there, so I couldn't possibly comment.
DESPITE the huge row going on in the UK on whether to stay in Europe or not, it seems that book readers are lapping up European fiction.
THERE was an unusual travelling companion for Moire Boxall who was returning to Glasgow in Scotland from a visit to Queensland, Australia, reports The Guardian.
THE Royal Mint is to release 50p coins celebrating the 20th anniversary of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's book The Gruffalo. The Daily Mail reports that the Mint is releasing three versions featuring the monster - gold and silver proofs, as well as the standard uncirculated version, which will be sold for £10. There […]