Queen’s space call
THE Queen has joined experts and schoolchildren in a virtual event to mark British Science Week, showcasing the latest pictures from Nasa’s mission to Mars and classroom rockets made by the pupils.
An image of the meteorite that recently fell to earth in Winchcombe was shown to the Queen, above, who said: “I’m glad it didn’t hit anyone.”
After seeing Mars images, she said: “It’s fascinating to see the pictures of Mars – it’s unbelievable really to think one can actually see its surface.”
ANGRY Carl Hughes smashed a glass panel in a communal door after arguing with his partner.
The 37-year-old was initially given a conditional caution by police following the incident last May.
However, he failed to pay for the damage he caused to the Staffordshire Housing-owner property, so ended up in court.
Magistrates heard Hughes was ‘highly intoxicated’ after going to a party and had a disagreement with his partner. He kicked the communal door, breaking one of the glass panels.
Hughes, of West Brampton, Newcastle, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage.
Joanne Corbett, mitigating, said: “Mr Hughes was asked to pay £216.70. He asked for a card to pay the money but nothing came. He then chased it up but nothing was forthcoming. It was not his fault he did not pay the money back.”
Hughes must pay the £216.70 and was fined £40. He must also pay £169 in costs and charges.
BOOKINGS for Trentham Estate’s newest restaurant are now being taken for outdoor dining when lockdown restrictions ease.
Spanish tapas restaurant Can Do Cocina has moved into the former David’s Brasserie unit and reservations are now available online on dates from April 12.
The independent restaurant and bar will serve a range of tapas, Spanish wines, beers and a selection of Mediterranean cocktails to be enjoyed outside in their covered and heated al fresco area.
Under the Government’s road map out of lockdown, restaurants and bars can reopen outdoor seating areas from April 12, subject to review.
PUB bosses have ruled out taking over a former boozer that was turned into a curry house in Stoke-on-trent.
Rumours were rife in Smallthorne that pub giant Wetherspoon was interested in transforming the former Tulip Balti, right, in Ford Green Road.
The derelict building – which used to be The Bush pub – is ripe for development after police raided a 250-plant cannabis factory earlier this year. But Wetherspoons spokesman Eddie Gershon has now dashed their hopes. He said: “I’ve checked this out, and it’s not us.”
Wetherspoons already has The Reginald Mitchell in Hanley and The Wheatsheaf in Stoke. However, these will not be reopening on April 12 as they don’t have beer gardens.