Danny Dyer reveals how dressing dilemma made him give up drugs
Dyer added: 'They wanted me to live there for six months, and I had small children and I hated the fact that they wanted me to speak American all the time, which is what you're meant to do out there.'
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Evening Standard
a day ago
- Evening Standard
Danny Dyer reveals how dressing dilemma made him give up drugs
Dyer added: 'They wanted me to live there for six months, and I had small children and I hated the fact that they wanted me to speak American all the time, which is what you're meant to do out there.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Eerie Egyptian tomb discovery as archaeologists announce 'first of its kind'
Archaeologists made the discovery of the tomb which is the first of its kind due to the fact that it dates back nearly 4,000 years and contains the remains of 11 people A 4,000 year old Egyptian tomb filled with the remains of 11 people, including children, has been discovered in a groundbreaking find. The archaeological team stumbled upon the final resting place of 11 souls, men, women, and youngsters alike, indicating it served as a familial burial ground across generations during the 12th and 13th Dynasties. This remarkable discovery marks the first Middle Kingdom tomb, dating from 2040 BC to 1630 BC, to be unearthed in this locale. The deceased were positioned side by side, their heads alternating directions, as revealed by the South Asasif Conservation Project's researchers. Regrettably, floods had ravaged the wooden sarcophagi and linen wrappings, yet amidst the ruins, figurines and jewellery stood the test of time. In addition, the archaeologists uncovered two copper mirrors, one adorned with a lotus handle, the other bearing an image of Hathor – the revered Egyptian deity of the sky, women, fertility, and love, reports the Mirror US. Situated adjacent to the Temple of Hatshepsut on Luxor's west bank along the Nile, this tomb adds a new chapter to the history of the area. Katherine Blakeney, the American lead archaeologist, said: "The unearthing of the first Middle Kingdom tomb in the South Asasif necropolis alters its history, placing South Asasif within the sprawling Theban Middle Kingdom necropolis." Among the unearthed skeletons were five women, two men, and three children, with the eleventh member's age and gender remaining a mystery. The discovery was made as restorers attempted to rebuild the tomb of Karabaskin, a 25th Dynasty mayor of Thebes and fourth priest of Amun, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MTA). This significant find has reshaped our knowledge of South Asasif's past. It was previously believed that burials only took place during the 18th, 22nd, 25th and 26th dynasties of ancient Egypt, spanning from 1550 BC to 525 BC. The MTA suggests that the tombs likely belonged to the region's top 12 families. Most of the jewellery was discovered amongst the female remains, save for an exquisite necklace found in one of the male tombs. The necklace, composed of 30 amethyst beads and two agate beads encircling a hippopotamus head, signified the family's high status, particularly the man's. This is supported by the symbolism of the hippopotamus, which was seen as a representation of the Nile River's might and was often buried with the deceased to safeguard them in the afterlife. Hippopotamus figurines were commonly found in Middle Kingdom tombs and were sometimes portrayed as the pregnant goddess Taweret, symbolising fertility and protection. "Such craftsmanship underscores the cultural and artistic sophistication of the Middle Kingdom," Blakeney told Archaeology Magazine. The US team is poised to carry out further digs in the region to uncover more secrets of the ancient burial site and illuminate the lives of its dwellers during the Middle Kingdom period.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Hero' India Air pilot ‘saved dozens of lives' with last gasp decision moments before doomed jet's horror crash
All but one of the 242 people on the plane died 'SAVED BY PILOT' 'Hero' India Air pilot 'saved dozens of lives' with last gasp decision moments before doomed jet's horror crash THE India Air pilot was hailed a hero yesterday by locals when he diverted the doomed jet at the last second to avoid their apartment block. All 18 families in the three-storey building under the flight path are convinced they owe their lives to Captain Sumeet Sabharwal — whose Boeing 787 Dreamliner was heading for them when its suffered a loss of engine thrust after take-off. Advertisement 5 India Air pilot Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was hailed a hero 5 The burnt out building at the site of the crash Credit: Dan Charity 5 Captain Sabharwal diverted the doomed jet at the last second to avoid an apartment block Credit: Dan Charity But with feet to spare, he managed to divert the plane carrying 242 passengers and crew towards a patch of grassland. The locals raced from their homes in Ahmedabad when a fireball from 90 tons of aviation fuel ignited as the plane slammed into the ground next to a medical college. The plane obliterated the top two floors of a disused four-storey military building. And the fire tore through the college's hostel, killing dozens of students and staff who were having lunch in the canteen. Advertisement All but one of the 242 people on the plane died. Captain Sabharwal, 55, the son of an officer with India's civil aviation authority, was an experienced aviator with 8,200 hours of flying time. He was the main carer for his father, now in his 80s, who he called before take-off. Colleagues paid tribute to Captain Sabharwal from Mumbai, saying: 'He was a good, quiet person.' Advertisement Mum Geeta Patni, 48, who is one of the closest residents to the crash site, told The Sun: 'The building was shaking. We were so scared. 'There was chaos in the street and fire and smoke. What caused the Air India plane disaster? Six main theories emerge – from mystery over landing gear to 40C weather 'Any closer and we would have died. The pilot saved us. 'We have always worried this might happen because the planes go over so low.' Advertisement Another resident, Jahanvi Rajput, 28, said: 'Thanks to the pilot Captain Sabharwal we survived. He's a hero. It is because of him we are alive. 'The green space next to us was visible to him and that's where he went.' Mum-of-two Chancal Bai, 50, said: 'If the plane had crashed into this residential area, there would have been hundreds more victims.' All of the bodies from the site have been recovered with just 32 indentified so far. Advertisement Most of the plane has now been removed and the engine will be analysed in America. British and American experts have joined India's National Disaster Response Force to scour the area. 5 Clive Kunder was the co-pilot on the doomed flight 5 Advertisement Hundreds of desperate relatives have been gathering for news of loved ones at the local Civil Hospital. The first funeral service for a British victim was held yesterday, for Elcina Alpesh Makwana, 42, of Hounslow, West London. Her uncle Joseph Patelia said: 'Before take-off, she called her father to say she'd boarded safely and would call once she landed in London. That call never came. 'She vanished, leaving us in shock, in tears, unable to believe what we're hearing.'
