Sign outside a UK Post Office Britons are being treated to three bank holidays across May – yes, three. Thanks, Charles. The first of which comes on Monday, May 1 for the Early May bank holiday. Many of us are sure to use the day to relax or catch up …
Read More »Duke of Sussex hacking claim against tabloid publisher laid bare at High Court
Harry, 38, is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering at two of its titles, The Sun and the now-defunct News Of The World – claiming that his private information was unlawfully accessed. NGN is bringing a bid to have Harry’s case thrown out, along with a …
Read More »BBC documentary features previously unseen footage of King spanning 70 years
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch will offer audiences a chance to view unseen and rarely seen footage of Charles, telling his more than 70-year story as heir to the throne, through his own words. Buckingham Palace has granted the BBC exclusive access to unseen footage of Charles from …
Read More »How tourists in Britain are getting the royal treatment for King Charles’ Coronation
With King Charles’ Coronation less than two weeks away on May 6, Britain is gearing up for an almighty celebration. Here we present the weird, wacky and wonderful ways in which the country’s tourism industry is honouring the historic event – and giving tourists the royal treatment. Royal-inspired undertakings range …
Read More »‘Scouse Mick’ gang sent £500k by Royal Mail postman but pint in pub brought down operation
Four members of a county line gang which operated between Liverpool and Cornwall have been jailed. The members of the gang, known as “Scouse Mick” were jailed at Truro Crown Court in Cornwall for their roles in a conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine to vulnerable people. The men were …
Read More »Emerson Royal’s agent and father claims he son will leave Tottenham this summer
‘I think he fits a giant like Real Madrid’: Emerson Royal’s agent and father claims his son will leave Tottenham this summer and is ‘better suited’ to the Spanish giants…but the defender is quick to deny he wants move away from Spurs Emerson Royal’s father and agent claims his son …
Read More »Princess Royal reopens newly renovated WW1 ship in Belfast
HMS Caroline is the only survivor of the 1916 Battle of Jutland and has been a feature of Belfast’s waterfront since 1924. Anne was shown how the vessel has been restored to reflect how it would have looked to crew members in 1914, with more than 90% of the ship’s …
Read More »ANZAC Day 2023: what is it and what’s the story behind it?
The day is used to remember all Australians and New Zealanders killed in military operations. What does ANZAC stand for? ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The name dates back to April 25, 1915, when the first ANZACs formed part of the Allied expedition that set out to capture …
Read More »Princess Royal reopens newly renovated WW1 ship in Belfast
HMS Caroline is the only survivor of the 1916 Battle of Jutland and has been a feature of Belfast’s waterfront since 1924. Anne was shown how the vessel has been restored to reflect how it would have looked to crew members in 1914, with more than 90% of the ship’s …
Read More »Royal Mail workers oppose Communication Workers Union’s sell-out deal: “This will never be forgiven.”
The World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) is publishing correspondence from postal workers exposing the brutal exploitive regime being imposed by Royal Mail, with the help of the Communication Workers Union (CWU). The latest comments are from postal workers opposing the CWU’s sell-out joint agreement with Royal Mail announced April 21. …
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