Sadly, on June 18 2020, Dame Vera passed away, leaving behind her legacy as a”dedicated humanitarian and a true icon of British music,” The Royal Mint has said. The war-time singer is fondly remembered for her iconic renditions of classic songs including ‘We’ll Meet Again’ which has “earned her eternal residency within the …

DO you know the remarkable true story of a highwayman who was hung for his crimes? Villainous Edward Miles was the key figure in an infamous robbery along Manchester Road in Woolston in 1791, which had none of the romance of Dick Turpin. It was early on the morning of …

Since 2005, members of the public have been able to apply to public bodies for information, documents, photos and videos they hold. In the intervening years, the number of Freedom of Information (FoI) requests submitted to North Wales Police (NWP) has soared, placing additional demands on the force. In 2005, …

Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, on the road between Darley Dale and Matlock, is the hamlet of Two Dales. It’s a typical leafy place that appears to be largely quiet apart for a babbling brook that snakes its way through the village, under fields, driveways and between houses. There is …

Meghan Markle wore a bespoke Christopher John Rogers dress worth an estimated £2,000 and £7,000 worth of accessories as she joined Prince Harry to accepted the President’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards. The Duchess of Sussex, 40, also sported Princess Diana’s yellow gold omega chain cuff bracelet –  which she first sported …

The Royal Mail has been a staple in the United Kingdom for over 500 years and in that time it has undergone many changes. Royal Mail is preparing to make another one by introducing a barcode on future stamps. The new design was trialled over the past couple of months …

Prince William and his wife Kate have told of their support for the Ukrainian people. The royal couple have posted a tweet, which they have personally signed, saying they ‘stand by’ the Ukrainian president, reports The Mirror. They met the president Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena in 2020 at …

An American woman is facing prosecution for allegedly committing a £500,000 mortgage scam in Northern Ireland. arianne Smyth is currently in the United States but faces extradition after the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) recently decided to bring a case against her. Sunday Life understands Smyth (52) is alleged to have …

A British diplomat who has worked in both Russia and Ukraine says he believes Vladimir Putin has ‘lost his mind’ Paul Knott says the invasion was not a war which could be won long-term by the Russian leader, according to the Hull Daily Mail. He says while Russia is the …

Former Tory peer Lord Ashcroft calls for a Royal Commission to reform the NHS which is in ‘critical condition’ Lord Ashcroft and Isabel Oakeshott have written a book arguing for NHS reform They believe it cannot be saved by cash alone and it needs a complete overhaul It comes amid …