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21/08/2013
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Cousins Become World's Youngest Formation Wing-Walkers
Two cousins have become the world's youngest formation wing-walkers, at just nine-years-old.
Rose Powell and Flame Brewer performed the feat at RAF Rendcomb in Gloucestershire, with one of the planes flown by Flames' grandfather, Vic Norman.
In 2009, Flame's brother Tiger became the youngest to wing-walk with his grandfather at eight years of age.
Opera Singer Richard Angas Dies Aged 71
Opera singer Richard Angas has died aged of 71.
Mr Angas collapsed during rehearsals for Opera North's production of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes in Leeds on Tuesday.
He died later in hospital.
He was a principal bass with English National Opera (ENO) for 15 years.
Swan Killed And Cooked At Windsor
Police have confirmed reports that a swan discovered at Windsor on Sunday had been cooked and eaten.
The remains of the bird were found on Sunday afternoon at Baths Island.
Swan Lifeline, a charity that was called to remove the carcass, said that the find had been a "horrific sight".
They speculated that it looked as if the bird had been skinned and cooked on site, "possibly on a disposable barbecue".
(MH/JP)
Two cousins have become the world's youngest formation wing-walkers, at just nine-years-old.
Rose Powell and Flame Brewer performed the feat at RAF Rendcomb in Gloucestershire, with one of the planes flown by Flames' grandfather, Vic Norman.
In 2009, Flame's brother Tiger became the youngest to wing-walk with his grandfather at eight years of age.
Opera Singer Richard Angas Dies Aged 71
Opera singer Richard Angas has died aged of 71.
Mr Angas collapsed during rehearsals for Opera North's production of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes in Leeds on Tuesday.
He died later in hospital.
He was a principal bass with English National Opera (ENO) for 15 years.
Swan Killed And Cooked At Windsor
Police have confirmed reports that a swan discovered at Windsor on Sunday had been cooked and eaten.
The remains of the bird were found on Sunday afternoon at Baths Island.
Swan Lifeline, a charity that was called to remove the carcass, said that the find had been a "horrific sight".
They speculated that it looked as if the bird had been skinned and cooked on site, "possibly on a disposable barbecue".
(MH/JP)
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