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Metro
4 days ago
- Politics
- Metro
'Anything to make Trump's ego grow', reader's discuss Trump and Netanyahu
Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments. Benjamin Netanyahu told Donald Trump he would nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize as they met for the first time since the US fired missiles at Iran's nuclear weapons sites (Metro, Wed). The Israeli premier handed the US president the nomination letter at the White House as Trump pushed him to agree a Gaza ceasefire deal. It's clear Trump has been after that prize for decades, simply to satisfy his huge and easily bruised ego. Do either of them realise, though, that the deadline for this year's nominations was January and that Trump must wait until October next year to see if he's won? Sharon, Newcastle Nice play by Netanyahu, playing right into Trump's ego by handing him a letter recommending him for the Nobel Peace Prize. He probably doesn't even mean it – but anything to make Trump's ego grow is a sure winner. Pedro, Hammersmith The first part of the official report into the Post Office Horizon scandal – Britain's biggest miscarriage of justice – has been released and states that at least 13 people may have taken their own lives because of it (Metro, Wed). Around 1,000 sub-postmasters were wrongly convicted of stealing from the Post Office, even though it knew that its computer system had bugs. How much longer must we wait until the top Post Office executives responsible for trying to cover up the scandal are arrested? Justice will not be seen to have been done until they're brought to book and incarcerated. Bob Readman, Sevenoaks Resident doctors in England have voted to go on strike for more pay (Metro, Wed). Some 90 per cent backed walkouts in a ballot with a 55 per cent turnout, the British Medical Association said. I find their demands inexplicable and arrogant. The whole country has been out of pocket since 2008, particularly the private sector – which hasn't had pay rises like NHS staff, teachers and train drivers. If these doctors want more, perhaps they'd like to offset that by having lower salaries when they're rich consultants. Or give up their gold-plated pensions? Kay, London The Today In History column (Metro, Wed) stated that in 1540 Henry VIII divorced fourth wife Anne of Cleves six months after they wed – this was apparently because she was too ugly. Well, ugly or not, Anne had the last laugh because she not only outlived Henry but also his sixth wife Catherine Parr. HG, Maidstone It was intriguing to see that the British Museum will loan the Lewis Chessmen to France in exchange for the Bayeux Tapestry (Metro, Wed). The medieval Chessmen, which were found on the Isle of Lewis on 1831, have become unlikely diplomatic pawns between Britain and France. It's clearly fantastic to be able to showcase them to a wider audience and allow others to check them Orr, Edinburgh Steve (MetroTalk, Tue), who wants a protest against protesting, should join our group: Apathetics Against Something. More Trending We're having a meeting next Saturday – or Sunday. He should join us, but if he doesn't, no problem. Mick, London Why is it that no matter what time you go to the shops, there are always two or three men in hi-vis jackets walking down the road, eating pasties from Greggs? Kate, Manchester Does anybody want free copies of Chiropractor Monthly? I've got loads of back issues. Jeff, Nuneaton MORE: The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables MORE: Donald Trump 'to visit UK in weeks' with police preparing for 'significant' operation MORE: The best deals under £50 worth investing in this Amazon Prime Day 2025 before it's too late
The National
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
It's fantastic that Lewis Chessmen will reach a wider audience
The Chessmen have become unlikely diplomatic pawns between Britain and France. In return for the Tapestry, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and the Battle of Hastings, the British Museum will loan the Sutton Hoo collection, the Lewis Chessmen, and other items to France. READ MORE: British Museum to loan Lewis Chessmen to France for Bayeux Tapestry The Chessmen – a famous hoard of 93 objects – were discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis. Eleven are in the National Museums Scotland collection, while the remaining 82 are in the British Museum's collection, six of which are on loan to Museum nan Eilean in Lewis. It is clearly fantastic to be able to showcase the Chessmen to a wider audience and allow others to check them out. Alex Orr Edinburgh
ITV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the 1066 Battle Of Hastings, is set to return to England for the first time in more than 900 years. The tapestry will arrive in the UK at the British Museum next year on loan from France. In return, the British Museum will loan the Sutton Hoo collection, the Lewis Chessmen and other items to France. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: 'The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK and I am delighted that we will be able to welcome it here in 2026. 'This loan is a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure. 'The British Museum is one of the world's most visited museums and is a fitting place to host this most treasured piece of our nation's history.' The 70-metre-long work depicts the Battle Of Hastings in which William The Conqueror took the English throne from Harold Godwinson, becoming the first Norman king of England. It is widely accepted to have been made in England during the 11th century and was likely to have been commissioned by Bishop Odo Of Bayeux. It has been on display in various locations across France during its history, including most recently at the Bayeux Museum in Normandy. French President Emmanuel Macron said the exchanges of 'extraordinary national treasures' would be officially announced at the British Museum on Wednesday. 'The times of William the Conqueror are over – happily,' he said in an address to UK parliamentarians. 'I think these mutual loans of these extraordinary national treasures will involve fascinating human exchanges, which will certainly be positive for our future in terms of culture,' Macron said. Director of the British Museum Nicholas Cullinan said: 'The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most important and unique cultural artefacts in the world, which illustrates the deep ties between Britain and France and has fascinated people across geographies and generations. 'It is hard to overstate the significance of this extraordinary opportunity of displaying it at the British Museum and we are profoundly grateful to everyone involved. 'This will be the first time the Bayeux Tapestry has been in the UK since it was made, almost 1,000-years-ago. 'We are also delighted to send the Lewis Chessmen, and some of our treasures from Sutton Hoo – the greatest archaeological discovery in Britain – to France in return. 'This is exactly the kind of international partnership that I want us to champion and take part in, sharing the best of our collection as widely as possible, and in return displaying global treasures never seen here before.' The Sutton Hoo treasures, discovered as part of a seventh-century Anglo-Saxon ship burial in Suffolk in 1939, provide insight into England during the period before the Norman Conquest. Museums in Normandy will host the Sutton Hoo treasures while they are in France. Further details of the exhibition will be announced by the British Museum in due course, with the loan set to form part of a season of culture in 2027 celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of the birth of William The Conqueror, and the Grand Depart of the 2027 Tour de France from the UK. The tapestry will be displayed in the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery of the British Museum between September 2026 and July 2027.
Leader Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years
The tapestry will arrive in the UK at the British Museum next year on loan from France. In return, the British Museum will loan the Sutton Hoo collection, the Lewis Chessmen and other items to France. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: 'The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK and I am delighted that we will be able to welcome it here in 2026. 'This loan is a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure. 'The British Museum is one of the world's most visited museums and is a fitting place to host this most treasured piece of our nation's history.' The 70-metre-long work, which is more than 900-years-old, depicts the battle which saw William The Conqueror take the English throne from Harold Godwinson and become the first Norman king of England. It is widely accepted to have been made in England during the 11th century and was likely to have been commissioned by Bishop Odo Of Bayeux. It has been on display in various locations across France during its history, including most recently at the Bayeux Museum in Normandy. French President Emmanuel Macron said the exchanges of 'extraordinary national treasures' would be officially announced at the British Museum on Wednesday. 'The times of William the Conqueror are over – happily,' he said in an address to UK parliamentarians. 'I think these mutual loans of these extraordinary national treasures will involve fascinating human exchanges, which will certainly be positive for our future in terms of culture,' Mr Macron said. Director of the British Museum Nicholas Cullinan said: 'The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most important and unique cultural artefacts in the world, which illustrates the deep ties between Britain and France and has fascinated people across geographies and generations. 'It is hard to overstate the significance of this extraordinary opportunity of displaying it at the British Museum and we are profoundly grateful to everyone involved. 'This will be the first time the Bayeux Tapestry has been in the UK since it was made, almost 1,000-years-ago. 'We are also delighted to send the Lewis Chessmen, and some of our treasures from Sutton Hoo – the greatest archaeological discovery in Britain – to France in return. 'This is exactly the kind of international partnership that I want us to champion and take part in, sharing the best of our collection as widely as possible, and in return displaying global treasures never seen here before.' The Sutton Hoo treasures, discovered as part of a seventh century Anglo-Saxon ship burial in Suffolk in 1939, provide insight into England during the period before the Norman Conquest. Museums in Normandy will host the Sutton Hoo treasures while they are in France. Further details of the exhibition will be announced by the British Museum in due course, with the loan set to form part of a season of culture in 2027 celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of the birth of William The Conqueror, and the Grand Depart of the 2027 Tour de France from the UK. The tapestry will be displayed in the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery of the British Museum between September 2026 and July 2027.
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years
The tapestry will arrive in the UK at the British Museum next year on loan from France. In return, the British Museum will loan the Sutton Hoo collection, the Lewis Chessmen and other items to France. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: 'The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK and I am delighted that we will be able to welcome it here in 2026. 'This loan is a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure. 'The British Museum is one of the world's most visited museums and is a fitting place to host this most treasured piece of our nation's history.' The 70-metre-long work, which is more than 900-years-old, depicts the battle which saw William The Conqueror take the English throne from Harold Godwinson and become the first Norman king of England. It is widely accepted to have been made in England during the 11th century and was likely to have been commissioned by Bishop Odo Of Bayeux. It has been on display in various locations across France during its history, including most recently at the Bayeux Museum in Normandy. French President Emmanuel Macron said the exchanges of 'extraordinary national treasures' would be officially announced at the British Museum on Wednesday. 'The times of William the Conqueror are over – happily,' he said in an address to UK parliamentarians. 'I think these mutual loans of these extraordinary national treasures will involve fascinating human exchanges, which will certainly be positive for our future in terms of culture,' Mr Macron said. Director of the British Museum Nicholas Cullinan said: 'The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most important and unique cultural artefacts in the world, which illustrates the deep ties between Britain and France and has fascinated people across geographies and generations. 'It is hard to overstate the significance of this extraordinary opportunity of displaying it at the British Museum and we are profoundly grateful to everyone involved. 'This will be the first time the Bayeux Tapestry has been in the UK since it was made, almost 1,000-years-ago. 'We are also delighted to send the Lewis Chessmen, and some of our treasures from Sutton Hoo – the greatest archaeological discovery in Britain – to France in return. 'This is exactly the kind of international partnership that I want us to champion and take part in, sharing the best of our collection as widely as possible, and in return displaying global treasures never seen here before.' The Sutton Hoo treasures, discovered as part of a seventh century Anglo-Saxon ship burial in Suffolk in 1939, provide insight into England during the period before the Norman Conquest. Museums in Normandy will host the Sutton Hoo treasures while they are in France. Further details of the exhibition will be announced by the British Museum in due course, with the loan set to form part of a season of culture in 2027 celebrating the 1,000th anniversary of the birth of William The Conqueror, and the Grand Depart of the 2027 Tour de France from the UK. The tapestry will be displayed in the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery of the British Museum between September 2026 and July 2027.
