For example, something that bothers a lot of new fans is: why the hell didn't the Jedi catch Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) sooner? He was always right next to them! Couldn't they have used the Force ...

So I looked back and, sure enough, back in May 2024 I preordered an Emperor Palpatine Star Wars Black Series figure. Ugh. Why did I do that? Did I even still want it? It’s been almost a year.

There were initially fears for the fate of the 3,000-year-old tree, the oldest-known Huon pine, but the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service confirmed last week that the pine and surrounding stand ...

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Norfolk Island pine trees have become a feature of Australia's coastline but they are at risk from a number of factors. A Gold Coast researcher says a severe weather-fuelled fungus and urban ...

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due to another actor's casting. McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas considered ...

One location hit particularly hard by those two hurricanes was Pine Island and the small fishing village of Matlacha. Once again it was water and wind that did the damage and even though all of ...

In the thick of it all is Pine Street, also dubbed “squatter’s lane” by Mr Krieg. The State Government bought 15 of the properties on the street, which are now occupied mostly by foreigners ...

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Trains were cancelled and delayed after a tree fell on overhead electric wires. Network Rail said there was major disruption on Greater Anglia lines after the incident was reported at 09:08 GMT.

Nearing the end of their expected life cycle, the trees will be replaced by vegetation to create a harmonious landscape To improve walkway visibility and enhance contemporary spaces, select overgrown ...