Friday, March 12, 2010
Below is just a glimps of some extrem base jumping footage, taken from "Radix" and "Keen n Able" base jumping...
The Mayans were right? Their calandar comes to an end in 2012 Does Nasa know more than they are saying?...
The first images of ESO's GigaGalaxy Zoom project  - a new magnificent 800-million-pixel panorama of the entire sky as seen from ESO’s observing sites in Chile have been released online. The project allows stargazers to explore and...

Want to Cut Cancer Risk? Try Munching Pistachios

Benefit comes from a particular type of vitamin E in the nuts, expert says Eating pistachios every day might reduce your risk for lung cancer and other malignancies, according to a new study.

The Loughborough University Swimming Club has been named BBC East Midlands Team of the year

Head coach Ian Armiger was joined by a bevy of top Loughborough swimmers as he collected the award on behalf of a club that has achieved success across national and international competitions over the last year.

1 In 4 Women Only Wear 10% Of Their Wardrobe

New research by the UK's fastest growing affiliate fashion website has found that 1 in 4 women wear just 10% of their wardrobe and 91% have an item in their cupboard that still has the tags on.

On Your Bike! Family Cycle Challenge Launches At Grimsthorpe

One of Lincolnshire’s most beautiful stately homes, Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens, is encouraging families to ‘get on their bike’ this summer and enjoy spending some quality time together.

Ridges and Furrows The History of Fingerprinting

There are records of fingerprints being taken many centuries ago, although they weren't nearly as sophisticated as they are today.

Double Celebration for William Davis at NHBC Pride in the Job Supreme 2010 Awards

Following on from their successes at the end of 2009, two site managers from developer William Davis Homes have confirmed their status as the best of the best!

Paul Leary Explains the art of preparing a pheasant for the pot

Paul Leary demonstrates how to prepare the pheasant for your chosen dish

ESO unveils an amazing, interactive, 360-degree panoramic view of the entire night sky

The first images of ESO's GigaGalaxy Zoom project  - a new magnificent 800-million-pixel panorama of the entire sky as seen from ESO’s observing sites in Chile have been released online. The project allows stargazers to explore and experience the Universe as it is seen with the unaided eye from the darkest and best viewing locations in the world.

Leicester Lass Sails off into the Sunset for the Trip of a Lifetime

August 2009 - First leg of the ARC race across tthe Atlantiic from Plymouth to Gran Canaria.. Second leg November 09 -- GC to St. Lucia

Family History with Leicester Libraries

Researching your family history can be a fascinating and exciting time but can also be a little daunting. Leicester Libraries try to make this journey as easy and accessible for researchers by providing information and guidance, online and by experienced staff, within their libraries.

Femi 'tackles' the beauty world and scores a 'conversion'

Leicester based Femi Health & Beauty celebrated the grand opening of new premises on Highcross Street, with celebrity guests – Tigers rugby stars Scott Hamilton, Johne Murphy and Brett Deacon.

Yamaha Silent Pianos Making A Noise With Free Hi-Fi Systems

Yamaha have announced details of an exciting 4-month promotion which will see all 'silent' upright and grand piano models sold between September and December being shipped with a superb award-winning M-430 Hi-Fi system completely free of charge to cust

The Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

For centuries people have been using natural apple cider vinegar as both a food and a medicine for themselves and for their pets. In 400BC, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine used this for its health giving properties, and since then others, have used vinegar and vinegar mixed with honey, as an energizing tonic and a healing elixir.

Scott’s Creativity Wows Crowds at International Hair Show

Scott Bailye enhanced his reputation as one of the nation’s leading hairdressers when he took part in the European version of The Gathering, an annual international hair show organised by Paul Mitchell, one of the leading names in hairdressing wo

The early death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has fascinated people all over the world for over 200 years, with some believing he was poisoned by a rival, while others have suggested he died from kidney failure, Henoch-Schönlein purpura (
Grand Marnier's limited editon is simply irresistible "I can resist anything except temptation" - Oscar Wilde 
For the third year running, Sir Terry Wogan returned to Leicester, the place he once famously dubbed the ‘lost city’, for the annual TOGs’ (Terry’s Old Geezers/Gals) convention.
The ancient city of Rome was not built in a day. It took nearly a decade to build the Colosseum, and almost a century to construct St. Peter's Basilica. But now the city, including these landmarks, can be digitised in just a matter of hours.
Long established metal craft company BEC Design Works is breaking away from its traditional metal work offerings with a new collection of stunning sculptures for the more discerning market. The range of three different sculptures...
With the Met Office predicting yet more snow and icy temperatures, the ‘big freeze’ looks set to continue. So, the heating control experts at Drayton have come up with some handy tips for keeping warm in your home.

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Want to Cut Cancer Risk? Try Munching Pistachios

Benefit comes from a particular type of vitamin E in the nuts, expert says Eating pistachios every day might reduce your risk for lung cancer and other malignancies, according to a new study.

The Loughborough University Swimming Club has been named BBC East Midlands Team of the year

Head coach Ian Armiger was joined by a bevy of top Loughborough swimmers as he collected the award on behalf of a club that has achieved success across national and international competitions over the last year.

Leighton West