Extinction Rebellion protesters called off their blockade of Heathrow Airport in case celebrity agitator Emma Thompson wanted to return to the US.
The actress was so concerned about the impact of flying on the climate that she flew 5,400 miles from Los Angeles just to make her point.
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Once she had got herself on the news, she was free to hop back on a huge aircraft to fly half-way around the world again, generating 1.67 tonnes of CO2 in the process.
It’s thought the protesters, who have brought central London to a standstill, decided against trying to ground aircraft from Heathrow when it emerged Thompson might want to take her umpteenth flight of the year.
Crusty-haired, middle-class, jobless climate change protester Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “We are dead against people flying – it damages the environment and we are all going to die.
“It was lovely of Emma Thompson to fly in from LA to join us.”
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Meanwhile, police say they have nothing better to do rather than standing around watching people breaking the law and blocking bridges, Oxford Street and Parliament Square.
One officer insisted: “We have arrested around 400 of them, but the journeys in gas-guzzling police vans to and from the nick are probably defeating the object.”
Families are enjoying the gorgeous Bank Holiday weather by camping out on roads to the Suffolk coast for a second day, it has emerged.
All routes to popular spots are packed, allowing stressed parents and crying children the chance to sit back and enjoy the wonderful countryside views.
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Police confirmed the only people to make it to Aldeburgh and Southwold were London second-home owners who could afford to take the whole week off work and get there early.
Normal families were left to fight it out on the A12 and other routes to the seaside.
Mum Lorraine Fisher, 34, from East London, said: “I told my idiot of a husband to go the back way through Eyke and Snape but, oh no, he knew better and said the main road would be fine.
“Sure enough, we’ve been stuck here since 7pm last night and we haven’t talked since.”
Two well-known Russian fans of beautiful cathedrals have spoken of their sadness about the Notre-Dame blaze in Paris.
Ruslan Boshirov and Alexander Petrov said it was a great loss to cathedral lovers around the world, particularly the collapse of the big spire.
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The pair, who famously travelled all the way to England to visit Salisbury Cathedral before going straight back home, watched the unfolding disaster on Kremlin TV.
“Our friends have been suggesting for a long time that we visit this wonderful cathedral in Paris,” Petrov said, while Boshirov added that they specifically wanted to see the famous spire and clock.
Both men were such cathedral fans that they were able to recite the height of the spire, bell towers, and how many pieces of stone make up the 850-year-old building.
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Spokesperson for the Russian embassy in London, Lorraineski Fishov, 34, said: “Our people have a passion for cathedrals. These two gentlemen are well known for their love and deep knowledge of such things.
“They have taken the fire in Paris particularly badly.”
Borishov and Petrov were unavailable for comment, but were believed to be mining somewhere in Siberia.
If
you’re planning a trip to East Anglia, Suffolk should be the first place on
your list. Besides being greeted by a county with stunning natural beauty,
thought-provoking history and heaps of culture, you’ll also find plenty of
gambling hotspots in this idyllic part of the UK.
The gambling laws in the UK are some of the most relaxed in the world. Almost every form of gambling is legal, from gaming in land-based venues like casinos and betting shops to placing bets online.
These
laws will allow you to enjoy gambling on the county’s biggest draw – horse
racing – in the flesh or remotely. In order to gamble, players must be 18 and,
if visiting a land-based gambling establishment, must produce a valid form of
ID if requested to.
Almost
every form is covered, with casino games like poker and blackjack, to online
betting on horse racing and football, all available. Though it’s perhaps not
the first name that springs to mind when you think of gambling in the UK,
Suffolk boasts several opportunities for those visiting who fancy a flutter.
Here’s your unmissable guide to the best places to gamble during your stay in this beautiful part of the world.
Did
you know? The Nutshell
pub in Bury St Edmunds is officially the smallest
pub in the UK at just 15 foot by 7 foot.
Where
are the best casinos in Suffolk?
Suffolk doesn’t boast a land-based casino like other counties across the UK, but you’ll find a quality establishment just across the border where you can enjoy traditional casino games.
If you’re looking for the real excitement of a casino, you can’t go wrong at Grosvenor Casino Great Yarmouth – a modern chain with casino tables of all varieties, plus slot games. Established in 1970, Grosvenor has around 55 casinos in major cities across the UK. In Great Yarmouth, you’ll find roulette, blackjack and poker tables – plus around 200 slot machines where players can be immersed in the best new releases.
Located
on Marine Parade, in the elegant Shadingfield Lodge, the casino has a plush
interior to match its impressive surroundings. Having said that, the gaming
environment is relaxed indoors.
Before
trying your luck in the Grosvenor, it would be prudent to get to grips with the
various casino games online. You can practice your skills prior to visiting.
Today you’ll find a whole host of games are available to play over the web,
where you can join other gamblers in having a flutter in the online equivalents
of casino classics. With high-quality graphics, an authentic casino environment
is available at your fingertips when you play
online roulette at an
exceptional gambling operator. We definitely recommend you do this before
taking to the wheel at the Grosvenor – it could make all the difference to your
chances of success.
Did you know? Charles Dickens’ novel The Pickwick Papers was inspired by the author’s visits to Bury St Edmunds on holiday. Visitors can even sleep in the same room as Dickens once did at the Angel Hotel.
Where’s the best place to bet on horse racing in Suffolk?
The British monarchy has left an indelible mark on all aspects of British culture. Nowhere is this more evident than in Suffolk. Over 350 years ago, King Charles II travelled to a small town in Suffolk called Newmarket.
Once there, the King commanded that a horse racing course should be established there in his name. In 1666 the King’s three-mile, the six-furlong round course was first run.
As the first modern racecourse of its kind, it attracted interest locally and nationally. As a result, the reputation of the Newmarket racing course has grown considerably through the centuries.
After the success of the first meeting at Newmarket, King Charles II signed a decree commanding that the race be ran ‘forever’. Newmarket has thus far kept to this agreement, continuing to stage events, even through both World Wars.
Newmarket is home of the Guineas & July festival. For anyone with even a slight interest in horse racing, this world-famous sporting venue is a must-visit when visiting Suffolk. Aside from the main events, there are regular meets held at Newmarket.
Did you know? Suffolk isn’t just home to one of the most famous horse racing venues in the world. It is also home to JK Rowling’s literary wizard Harry Potter. The Boy Who Lived was born in Godric’s Hollow, inspired by the village of Lavenham.
Where’s the best place for poker in Suffolk?
In-keeping
with Suffolk’s middle England vibe, the poker scene in the county has a
distinctly ‘small-time’ feel to it. While there are casinos that offer various
poker nights and tournaments, the best card games can be found in cosy,
traditional pubs.
The
Ipswich Pub Poker League has been operating for several years and attracts plenty
of skilled players throughout the year. Prize money has been known to rise as
high as £10,000. If you were expecting low stakes, you’d be wrong, there’s
plenty of chances to scoop the pot.
If
the Ipswich Poker League isn’t your cup of tea, then you can try out the Nuts Poker
League, which has a similar business model. This tournament does tend to
attract a higher level of player. If you’re a poker novice this may not be the
best place to start out. However, if you’re a seasoned player, looking for some
competition, check it out.
Did you know? Eric Arthur Blair, also known as George Orwell took his literary surname from the River Orwell in Suffolk.
Where
can I bet on sports in Suffolk?
Just
like the rest of the UK, the streets of Suffolk’s towns have plenty of sports
betting shops. In most of these venues you can bet on horse racing, football,
rugby and several other sports.
If you’re looking to combine sports betting with live action, head to Portman Road to cheer on Ipswich Town FC. You can enjoy betting in-stadium while cheering on the Tractor Boys as they do battle on the field. Kiosks are located before you enter the seating areas of the stadium and offer betting on the game and several other fixtures played that day.
Did
you know? Ness Point in Lowestoft is the farthest
East you can go in the UK and boasts stunning sunset views.
Summary
Suffolk is an enchanting county that is waiting to be discovered by gambling enthusiasts both domestic and internationally. There are is plenty to do in Suffolk – that’s what makes it a county that caters for those of all tastes and interests, including gambling.
East Anglia tourist official Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “It’s better to be safe than to be sorry. If you thought Great Yarmouth was bad, you won’t believe what it’s like on National Siblings Day.”
Downham Market vicar The Rev Evan Elpuss has put up a notice saying people from outside the county were welcome to take refuge in his church.
The first man to use his finger to write ‘CLEAN ME’ on the back of a dirty van has died, aged 86.
Herbert Morris, from Sudbury in Suffolk, became famous when he carried out his hilarious joke in 1953, appearing on radio talk shows and in newspapers of the day.
But while it was funny the first time, nobody laughed ever again, and certainly no-one has found it remotely amusing for at least 60 years.
Quite why people still daub vans with ‘CLEAN ME’ or more recent variations such as ‘I WISH MY WIFE WAS THIS DIRTY’ or ‘ALSO AVAILABLE IN WHITE’, remains a mystery.
In an interview with this newspaper in 2008, Mr Morris, who leaves a wife, Maureen and two children, said: “I knew it was funny when I did it the first time to a white Austin A40 Devon van, parked up outside the butchers in North Street. I remember it was November 1953.
“Everyone thought it was very amusing at the time, and I was invited on to popular radio shows and featured in many national newspapers, including The Times – and even the original print version of your Suffolk Gazette.
“But then everyone started copying it and it was not funny anymore. It’s like telling the same joke over and over again and expecting people to laugh.”
Mr Morris died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday.
In his will, he specified that the hearse taking his coffin to the funeral should be filthy, with ‘CLEAN ME’ scrawled in large letters across the back.
His wife, Maureen, was too upset to talk to the Suffolk Gazette today, but neighbour Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “He was a lovely man, who was always washing his car.
A German WW2 soldier has been found alive and well in a Suffolk forest, still believing there is a war on.
The astonishing discovery was made by a group of primary school children on a nature trail.
They stumbled across Hans Up as he snoozed on a hammock tied between two pine trees in Rendlesham Forest, near Woodbridge.
Herr Up tried to run but fell out of the hammock with his legs caught in the rope. He sat up, gave a Heil Hitler salute and asked the amazed eight-year-olds: “How’s it going on the Eastern Front?”
Police were called, together with members of the local Territorial Army in order to interrogate the dazed German.
When the first officer on the scene shouted: “Hands Up!”, the baffled Nazi veteran replied: “Yes, that’s me.”
The confusion was soon sorted, and Hans Up told his gripping story.
He had been on a bombing run heading for Ipswich in April 1944 when his Dornier bomber was shot down as it flew over the Suffolk coast near Hollesley.
Herr Up, now a sprightly 89 years old, said he managed to eject and parachute to safety, landing in a cabbage field near Sudbourne. He ran into the nearby Rendlesham Forest and has been hiding there ever since.
For 71 years he has been living rough in the forest, feeding on rabbit, deer and nicking fruit and vegetables from nearby farms, and dreaming of rejoining his comrades in the fight against the Allies.
He was still wearing his Nazi uniform when he was found, although it was a little torn and in need of a wash.
Hans Up surrenders to Melton Primary School children
After a medical check-up at Ipswich Hospital, Herr Up was given the shocking news that the Second World War had ended badly for Germany in 1945.
He then listened in wonder when staff from the German Embassy in London brought him up to speed on world events.
Diplomat Herman Snoring said: “He was amazed that England had not only defeated Germany in the war but also that England went on to win the World Cup in 1966.
“But what he really found difficult to believe was that Norwich City FC won a trophy in 1985.”
Herr Up was single when he was shot down and now has no known family back in Frankfurt, his former home.
He is being cared for by embassy staff as they continue to bring him up to speed with the modern world.
“It’s all new to him – the internet, modern vehicles, television, The One Show…he’s in awe of it all right now.
“But he’s in great condition, and says he wants to write a book about his 70 years in hiding.”
Experts are now looking into suggestions that the famous Rendlesham Forest UFO incident in 1980 when airmen from a nearby US airbase claimed they saw alien lights, could actually have been Herr Up cooking a rabbit on a fire.
Professional darts player Kevin “The Artist” Painter is rumoured to be drawing up proposals to buy out Ipswich Town owner, Marcus Evans, and take charge of his boyhood club.
Painter, 51, has been a season ticket holder at Portman Road for many years, standing in the Sir Bobby Robson Lower through the years of discontent that have characterised the Marcus Evans era. Painter hopes his bulldog-like appearance will foster a never-say-die spirit on and off the pitch as the Tractor Boys plan for life in League One.
Painter is by no means the most successful darts player of his generation. He was a runner-up in the 2004 PDC World Darts Championship and has also won the Players Championship Finals back in 2011. Most darts betting experts discussing the 2020 World Darts Championship have priced Painter at 1000/1 to prevail at Ally Pally this winter.
It is thought that Painter’s takeover plans centre around his consortium upsetting those odds and using the winnings from a £10 bet to buy out the reclusive Evans.
It is thought that, with the spare change from Painter’s takeover deal, he would afford boss Paul Lambert with a transfer war chest of £5,000. This would raise eyebrows with the Ipswich faithful, who have become accustomed to feel grateful to watching Evans flog their top brass and replace them with antiques and freebies from the bargain basement.
Evans has also courted controversy regarding his Olympic ticketing sales for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The closest Painter has come to breaking the rules was buying tickets for two tables for a booze-up at Frimley Green for the BDO World Championships and not using them.
On
the oche, Painter looks keen to juggle his potential commitments at Portman
Road with another few years on the PDC and exhibition circuit. He recently
agreed a new three-year contract with Winmau, the company that have had him on
their books since 2015. He said there is “no brand that supports their players
better than Winmau in the [darts] industry and nothing is ever too much trouble
for them”.
Tractor Boys and Girls will be crossing their fingers that Painter’s ability to negotiate a lucrative contract despite such a barren spell with his arrows will bode well in the boardroom at Portman Road. Painter’s immediate priority will be to tie Alan Judge down to a new deal that will keep the Irishman in Suffolk for at least another two years. Speaking of barren form, Painter won’t need to worry about contract negotiations with Town’s crocked, goal-shy frontman Freddie Sears, who managed to do enough to earn a 12-month extension weeks before doing his ACL in a freak incident against Norwich in the Old Farm Derby.
With Painter’s interest in taking the Portman Road helm now common knowledge, it is also thought to have sparked another interested party into life. A consortium, led by Suffolk-based former keyboard player Rick Wakeman is also said to be in talks. The ivory-tinkler will be hoping Evans says “YES” to the consortium’s plans to replace Paul Lambert with Gary Megson in a bid to bring the crowds back for Town’s assault on a mid-table League One finish.
