The Ancient Origins and Uses of the Christmas Tree
Explore the fascinating history of the Christmas tree, from Roman Saturnalia to Norwegian church floors. Discover how the Norway spruce became a festive staple and its surprising practical uses.
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Norway's Equinor hit with £53m penalty for oil spills
Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.
Machado's vertebra fracture confirmed after perilous sea journey
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during a high-risk sea crossing to Norway for the Nobel ceremony. Read the full story of her perilous escape.
UK-Norway Warship Pact to Counter Russian Sub Threat
The UK and Norway sign a historic defence pact, merging warship fleets to protect undersea cables from Russian submarines. The deal supports 4,000 UK jobs and boosts North Atlantic security. Read the full details.
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree's Funny X Account
London's iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree now has a witty X account, delighting followers with festive jokes. Discover the story behind this quirky tradition and its 2025 switch-on date.
Teens Escape Social Media in Arctic 'Folktales' Documentary
A new documentary follows Norwegian teens trading smartphones for husky sledges in subzero wilderness to combat social media's toxic pressures. In UK cinemas 5 December.
Troll 2 Review: Norwegian Monster Mayhem on Netflix
Netflix releases Troll 2, the Norwegian kaiju sequel where a mythical beast wreaks havoc. Read our full review of this monster movie now streaming.
Teens overcome phone addiction through Arctic pursuits
New documentary Folktales follows Norwegian teens trading social media anxiety for survival skills in the Arctic wilderness. Can nature cure digital addiction?
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree 2025 Date Revealed
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, a gift from Norway, will be officially lit on 4th December 2025. Discover the ceremony details and festive schedule.
Ipswich's Record Signing Egeli Chasing World Cup Dream
Exclusive interview with Ipswich Town's teenage record signing Sindre Walle Egeli, discussing his journey from Norway, Championship ambitions and Norway's World Cup hopes. Read his inspiring story.
Italy World Cup crisis deepens after Norway defeat
Italy face World Cup qualification heartbreak after 4-1 Norway defeat exposes team fragility. Gennaro Gattuso under fire for controversial comments and tactics.
Norway edge closer to World Cup 2026 with 4-1 win
Erling Haaland and Alexander Sørloth each score twice as Norway beat Estonia 4-1, moving them to the brink of World Cup 2026 qualification. Discover the match highlights and what's next.
Spruce Meadows: 50 Years of Canadian Sporting Legacy
Linda Southern-Heathcott discusses Spruce Meadows' 50th anniversary, Cavalry FC, and why her billion-dollar empire remains committed to Canada despite global trends. Discover how trust and patriotism built this sporting institution.
Kate Courtney: New Mountain Bike Marathon World Champion
American cycling star Kate Courtney claims her first marathon world title with a dominant performance in Norway, adding another prestigious trophy to her remarkable career.
Norway fund rejects Musk's £44bn Tesla pay deal
In a stunning shareholder revolt, Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund has voted against Elon Musk's controversial compensation package at Tesla's annual meeting, dealing a major setback to the billionaire CEO.
Mother loses child benefit over flight she never took
A British mother lost her child benefit payments after the DWP ruled she had 'emigrated' to Norway - despite never actually boarding the flight to Oslo she'd booked. Discover how a bureaucratic loophole is costing families their entitlements.
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