While the roar of steam turbines and the glamour of grand ocean liners have largely given way to modern cruise ships, the legacy of the Royal Mail Ship (RMS) designation continues, with a precious few vessels still carrying the coveted prefix, and one in particular a regular and revered visitor …
Read More »Henley Royal Regatta: Day three traffic updates – Oxford Mail
Traffic building on key road into Henley; Day three of Henley Royal Regatta; Send your pictures and stories to charlotte.coles@newsquest.co.uk. Source link
Read More »Kate Middleton opens up about her ‘really difficult’ cancer recovery as she meets with hospital patients and says ‘you’re not able to function normally’
The Princess of Wales spoke today of the pressure of putting on a ‘brave face’ through cancer treatment and recovery, where ‘everybody expects you to be better – but that’s not the case at all’. Kate, 43, who is continuing a slow and measured return to public life while in …
Read More »Suffolk towns see increase on dog attacks on posties
Royal Mail released the statistics for the start of the annual Dog Awareness Week, with some postal workers suffering permanent and disabling injuries from the attacks. In Suffolk dog attacks were up 12.5% in IP postcodes, with NR postcodes in the county also seeing an increase. Nationally there were 2,197 dog …
Read More »Sunderland Set to Shine with 50-Day Countdown to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Kick-Off
WITH just 50 days to go until Sunderland hosts the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, more details have been released of exciting plans for the opening weekend. England’s Red Roses take on the USA at the Stadium of Light on the evening of Friday, 22 August …
Read More »Navigating Growth and Rate Cuts Amid a Shifting Landscape
The UK services sector, which accounts for 80% of the nation’s GDP, has emerged as a critical driver of economic resilience in 2025. Amid a backdrop of manufacturing contraction and global trade tensions, the sector’s growth acceleration—from 0.7% in Q1 to a projected 0.5% in Q2—has sparked debate about its …
Read More »Kate Middleton Speaks About Life After Cancer Treatment
Kate Middleton has spoken about life after treatment for cancer during a public outing today. Making her first appearance since skipping Royal Ascot, the Princess met with staff and patients at Colchester Hospital during a visit to see a wellbeing garden in the hospital. In a video posted online by …
Read More »Getdown Services Kick Off UK Tour in Le Pub
The band Getdown Services took to the stage at Newport’s Le Pub on Friday 6 June 2025 to kick off a European and UK tour to celebrate the release of their newest EP, Primordial Slot Machine. Childhood pals Josh Law and Ben Sadler quickly sold out the 100-capacity iconic venue, …
Read More ȣ9.49m boost for North Wales cancer centre to cut treatment waiting times
The Welsh Government is investing £9.49 million in new cancer treatment machines at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, aiming to improve radiotherapy services for patients in North Wales. Two new linear accelerators will replace ageing equipment at the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre, delivering radiotherapy more precisely and efficiently. The latest machines …
Read More »Moment Royal Navy warship and helicopters shadow a Russian submarine as it glides past the English coast
By TOM COTTERILL Published: 12:22 EDT, 2 July 2025 | Updated: 12:24 EDT, 2 July 2025 One Vladimir Putin’s deadly attack submarines has been shadowed by the Royal Navy as it prowled off the English coast. The RFN Novorossiysk, a heavily-armed Kilo-class sub, was detected as it made its way through …
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