Parents release statement on 18th anniversary of disappearance of Madeleine McCann
by Mick the Ram On 3 May 2007 an English family were suddenly thrust into the world spotlight whilst on a normal holiday in Portugal. Kate and Gerry McCann from Rothley in Leicestershire were staying at the Ocean Club complex in Praia da Luz, with their three-year-old...
World’s oldest person dies weeks before her 117th birthday
by Mick the Ram The honour of being the oldest person in the world has changed hands again following the death of Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, who passed away in the city of Porto Alegre at a home belonging to the Teresian Sisters, the religious community she was part...
Celebrations set to start to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
You can now listen to Antigua News articles! by Mick the Ram Thursday 8 May will mark 80 years since the Second World War in Europe came to an end after the Allies accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany, in what became known as Victory in Europe (VE) Day. To mark the...
Hotel fire in India claims the lives of at least 15 tourists
by Mick the Ram At least 15 guests have died following a fire at a budget hotel in India. People were seen desperately scrambling to escape from the Rituraj Hotel in the congested business district of central Kolkata with some trying to escape through the windows and...
