We live in scary times – some would say the most frightening since the missile crisis of 1962, when the world was brought to the brink of nuclear war over the Soviet Union’s decision to deploy weapons of mass destruction in Cuba. Thankfully, catastrophe was averted. This time around, it …
Read More »14 spirits off the beaten track to try this Christmas
Christmas is a great time for sharing tipples – but why not take a chance on something a little different this year. There are the concoctions that defy conventional categorization, the rare brews that intrigue with their exotic ingredients or unexpected flavors. From distillations crafted in remote corners of the …
Read More »National Lottery players could lose Lotto jackpot due to little-known ‘smallprint’ rule
People could lose out on a £1million Lotto jackpot due to a little-known mistake after a hidden rule in smallprint is revealed. Sub-postmaster Gerald Lowery, 67, has warned scratchcard players over the little-known mistake. Gerald sells National Lottery scratchcards at his Post Office branch in Cumbria but issued a warning …
Read More »Letters to Heaven post box put in crematorium
Grieving relatives are being encouraged to write letters to loved ones they have lost following the installation of a special post box. The Letters to Heaven post box has been placed in the memorial gardens at Isle of Wight Crematorium, near East Cowes. Bereaved family and friends can post cards, …
Read More »Queen Camilla's attempt at breaking royal protocol blocked by Princess Anne
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Read More »Non-crime hate incidents must be ABOLISHED, ex-top cop demands in report
A REPORT by an ex-top cop today calls for non-crime hate incidents to be abolished. Former Met Detective Chief Inspector David Spencer warns that probes into social media messages are having a “chilling effect” on free speech. 2 Essex Police last week announced it was dropping a probe into a …
Read More »Wind warnings in place in several counties across island of Ireland
A car is driven past a flooded road at Passage West, Co Cork (Noel Sweeney/PA) Wind warnings are in place for several counties on the island of Ireland on Sunday as Storm Bert continues to cause challenging conditions. The storm, which landed overnight on Friday, flooded villages and roads, and …
Read More »14 spirits off the beaten track to try this Christmas
Christmas is a great time for sharing tipples – but why not take a chance on something a little different this year. There are the concoctions that defy conventional categorization, the rare brews that intrigue with their exotic ingredients or unexpected flavors. From distillations crafted in remote corners of the …
Read More »Rachel Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today
RACHEL Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today. At the annual Confederation of Business Industry conference, the Chancellor will be told she “must never again” unleash a tidal wave of taxes on hardworking traders. 2 CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith is set to caution …
Read More »Northern Ireland braced for another weather warning after Storm Bert floods
After Storm Bert brought severe flooding and disruptive weather across Northern Ireland, another alert has been issued for Sunday. The Met Office says from 11am today, November 24, a yellow weather warning will kick in. The warning covers the whole region, and is set to last several hours, until 6pm. …
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