PUZZLES & QUIZ
What was the name of the construction giant which went into liquidation this week, threatening thousands of jobs?
What is the name of the UKIP leader who ended his relationship with his girlfriend after she reportedly made racist comments about Meghan Markle?
This week saw the collapse of a mezzanine floor at which stock exchange building?
Which bridge was both the longest and tallest suspension bridge when it opened in 1937?
The knights’ code of conduct known as chivalry is derived from which language’s term for horsemanship?
What is the more common name for Ferric oxide?
The armadillo is native to which continent?
Charles Kingsford Smith made the first flight across which body of water in 1928?
The US Open golf championship has been contested since what year? a) 1875 b) 1885 c) 1895
Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book, was born in which country?
Which ‘ology’ is the study of animals?
Doncaster Sheffield Airport was previously named after which character? Which book is based on the adventures of the four Pevensie children: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy? Who played the role of Lucius Fox in the 2008 film The Dark Knight? Maggie Gyllenhaal starred in 2002 film Secretary alongside which actor playing the role of Mr Grey? Bill Murray starred in the 2003 film Lost in Translation, but who co-starred as Charlotte? In The Bridge on the River Kwai, who played the role of Commander Shears? Who directed the film Lawrence of Arabia? Sergio Leone, famous for directing the films The Good the Bad and the Ugly, and a Fistful of Dollars, was born in which country? Katharine Hepburn won an Academy Award when aged 74 for her role in which film? Labour has announced it would extend which tax cut to those with shared ownership properties? Which singer has been nominated for five awards at this year’s BRITS? What was her number one single last year?
When is Burns Night traditionally celebrated?
What is a haggis usually encased in?
Which former pop star says he’s selling his Brit Award on eBay because he’s “skint”?
Lana Del Rey says she is being sued by Radiohead because they believe her song Get Free copies which of their hits?
Beyonce and Eminem are to headline which festival in 2018? Where is the festival held each year? What are the names of Beyonce’s twins?