Listener admits 1977 gnome kidnappings on Vernon Kay’s radio show.
Almost 50 years later, BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay solved the mystery after a listener named Jenny revealed that her cousin, who she called Arthur, was behind the crime.
Jenny contacted Radio 2 after Kay played a BBC archive clip of the infamous gnome kidnappings on his programme on Monday.
It's been on my conscience over the years that I did this terrible thing
Sure Tricia. Paige R.I.P. would've been first in the Queue for tickets.
Massive Roddy Fan/
Glastonbury 2025: Sir Rod Stewart's legends slot divides fans as they claim he'll be 'painful to watch' “Rod Stewart headlining Glastonbury legends stage. Another reason not to go. 380 quid a ticket is the other reason,” another penned. A third added: “Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury 2025. Can you please remind me a song from Rod?” However some ticket-holders appeared confused about his legend slot, believing Stewart was one of the festival’s three main headliners: “Rod Stewart headlining Glastonbury. Will anyone under 50 even know any of his songs?”
“Imagine spending nearly £400 on a ticket only to discover that Rod Stewart is the main act,” another wrote. “You're going to want to hope there's a decent act on elsewhere.”
The city of Lucerne in Switzerland is offering people the chance to converse with Jesus.
As part of the centennial celebration of the Swiss Saint Luke Society, Saint Peter’s Chapel has introduced an artificial intelligence that represents Christ. The project, called ‘Deus in Machina’, allows visitors—both the faithful and the curious—to speak with a multilingual Jesus. The city of Lucerne in Switzerland is offering people the chance to converse with Jesus. The AI installation is located in one of the chapel’s confessionals and is designed to facilitate discussions about spirituality.
Marco Schmid, a theologian at Saint Peter’s Chapel, explained to The Guardian: “We wanted to see and understand how people would react to an AI representation of Jesus. What would they talk about? Would they find value in speaking to Him? We’re likely pioneers in this field.”
The AI has been trained in theology and responds to questions on spiritual topics.
Since its launch in August, thousands of people—some traveling from across the globe—have interacted with the virtual Jesus. Reactions to the experience have been mixed so far.
The city of Lucerne in Switzerland is offering people the chance to converse with Jesus.
As part of the centennial celebration of the Swiss Saint Luke Society, Saint Peter’s Chapel has introduced an artificial intelligence that represents Christ. The project, called ‘Deus in Machina’, allows visitors—both the faithful and the curious—to speak with a multilingual Jesus. The city of Lucerne in Switzerland is offering people the chance to converse with Jesus. The AI installation is located in one of the chapel’s confessionals and is designed to facilitate discussions about spirituality.
Marco Schmid, a theologian at Saint Peter’s Chapel, explained to The Guardian: “We wanted to see and understand how people would react to an AI representation of Jesus. What would they talk about? Would they find value in speaking to Him? We’re likely pioneers in this field.”
The AI has been trained in theology and responds to questions on spiritual topics.
Since its launch in August, thousands of people—some traveling from across the globe—have interacted with the virtual Jesus. Reactions to the experience have been mixed so far.
A thread I posted a while back, it's an interesting documentary.
Yes ! I did see it ..... and wanted to ask Mum how she felt about the Tax Man taking half her money. Hic!
Then Jesus popped up, and it sort of covered everyone being able to ask if he'd done a good job..... Screwed up...... or didn't give a Monkey's ****. Mm!
The mysterious British metal band selling out arenas – without showing their faces
I suppose it’s fitting that my memory of first seeing Sleep Token is like that of a dream. The occasion was the 2021 Download Pilot, at Donington Park, a three-day test-case festival that sought to determine whether or not live music could survive the squeeze of a worldwide pandemic.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree mocked as it is put up after arrival in London from Norway.
Londoners have mocked the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree as it was installed in place in central London on Monday.
Officials have said the spruce needs time to unfurl after being transported hundreds of miles from Norway’s Nordmarka Forest last week before appearing at its full “majestic” height of 66ft. But some have not missed their chance to mock the tree’s appearance, with one writing online: “Going to take a lot of fluffing to hide all those dead branches. Just saying.”
Another added: “It’s here. Well half of it anyway,” while a third said: “Hopefully it looks better when up."
But the tree’s official account on X hit back at any criticism, saying: “Guess who’s back?
“Now, before the haters start commenting on my branches, I have had 10 days of beauty sleep - who wouldn’t look a bit flat after that kind of travel, but don’t fret; it’ll fluff up and shine just in time for my big moment.”
Monarchy out of touch clinging to the past, money waisted propping up cronisem hasbeens no longer a tourist attraction shove him in Madame Tussauds instead of the wax work image. hic!
I tried an AI Death Clock that told me when I'll die.
Although it seemed to be a morbid exercise, I took the test to see exactly how the results would play out.
After answering the run-of-the-mill health questions, the Death Clock app asked about the ages of my biological grandparents, how often I spend time with friends and family, and how negatively my mental health impacts my daily life.
The only way to get an accurate result is to answer every question as honestly as possible and then wait with baited breath as a card with an image of the grim reaper appears on the screen to hand out your death sentence.
To my surprise, the reaper informed me I'll live to the ripe old age of 101 and even went so far as to tell me how I will die - cancer, cardiovascular disease or another chronic condition - and provided a running countdown to my death day.
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Before you shout Hip Hip Harra ! " Who you gonna call "
‘When is it time to stand up for women, Gary?’ link X
Royal College of Physicians have complained the name is offence to Amputees. hic!
Almost 50 years later, BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay solved the mystery after a listener named Jenny revealed that her cousin, who she called Arthur, was behind the crime.
Jenny contacted Radio 2 after Kay played a BBC archive clip of the infamous gnome kidnappings on his programme on Monday.
It's been on my conscience over the years that I did this terrible thing
Massive Roddy Fan/
Glastonbury 2025: Sir Rod Stewart's legends slot divides fans as they claim he'll be 'painful to watch'
“Rod Stewart headlining Glastonbury legends stage. Another reason not to go. 380 quid a ticket is the other reason,” another penned.
A third added: “Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury 2025. Can you please remind me a song from Rod?”
However some ticket-holders appeared confused about his legend slot, believing Stewart was one of the festival’s three main headliners: “Rod Stewart headlining Glastonbury. Will anyone under 50 even know any of his songs?”
“Imagine spending nearly £400 on a ticket only to discover that Rod Stewart is the main act,” another wrote. “You're going to want to hope there's a decent act on elsewhere.”
The city of Lucerne in Switzerland is offering people the chance to converse with Jesus.
As part of the centennial celebration of the Swiss Saint Luke Society, Saint Peter’s Chapel has introduced an artificial intelligence that represents Christ. The project, called ‘Deus in Machina’, allows visitors—both the faithful and the curious—to speak with a multilingual Jesus.
The city of Lucerne in Switzerland is offering people the chance to converse with Jesus.
The AI installation is located in one of the chapel’s confessionals and is designed to facilitate discussions about spirituality.
Marco Schmid, a theologian at Saint Peter’s Chapel, explained to The Guardian: “We wanted to see and understand how people would react to an AI representation of Jesus. What would they talk about? Would they find value in speaking to Him? We’re likely pioneers in this field.”
The AI has been trained in theology and responds to questions on spiritual topics.
Since its launch in August, thousands of people—some traveling from across the globe—have interacted with the virtual Jesus. Reactions to the experience have been mixed so far.
I would like to ask him ( cough! ) " Are you disappointed with the way things turned out.
https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby/community/forums#/discussion/193382/talking-to-the-dead
Then Jesus popped up, and it sort of covered everyone being able to ask if he'd done a good job..... Screwed up...... or didn't give a Monkey's ****. Mm!
I suppose it’s fitting that my memory of first seeing Sleep Token is like that of a dream. The occasion was the 2021 Download Pilot, at Donington Park, a three-day test-case festival that sought to determine whether or not live music could survive the squeeze of a worldwide pandemic.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree mocked as it is put up after arrival in London from Norway.
Londoners have mocked the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree as it was installed in place in central London on Monday.
Officials have said the spruce needs time to unfurl after being transported hundreds of miles from Norway’s Nordmarka Forest last week before appearing at its full “majestic” height of 66ft.
But some have not missed their chance to mock the tree’s appearance, with one writing online: “Going to take a lot of fluffing to hide all those dead branches. Just saying.”
Another added: “It’s here. Well half of it anyway,” while a third said: “Hopefully it looks better when up."
But the tree’s official account on X hit back at any criticism, saying: “Guess who’s back?
“Now, before the haters start commenting on my branches, I have had 10 days of beauty sleep - who wouldn’t look a bit flat after that kind of travel, but don’t fret; it’ll fluff up and shine just in time for my big moment.”
I tried an AI Death Clock that told me when I'll die.
Although it seemed to be a morbid exercise, I took the test to see exactly how the results would play out.
After answering the run-of-the-mill health questions, the Death Clock app asked about the ages of my biological grandparents, how often I spend time with friends and family, and how negatively my mental health impacts my daily life.
The only way to get an accurate result is to answer every question as honestly as possible and then wait with baited breath as a card with an image of the grim reaper appears on the screen to hand out your death sentence.
To my surprise, the reaper informed me I'll live to the ripe old age of 101 and even went so far as to tell me how I will die - cancer, cardiovascular disease or another chronic condition - and provided a running countdown to my death day.