A rare 50p coin has sold for £155 on eBay, after initially being listed for a penny. The coin, minted in 2009 and one of the UK’s rarest, is highly sought after by collectors. It was launched over 15 years ago to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens’ opening …
Read More »Kate Middleton will not return to full-time royal duties ‘any time soon,’ will have slow start to 2025: report
Kate Middleton will have a slow start to the year, according to a new report. The Princess of Wales, who turns 43 Thursday, will ease into 2025 by taking on a fraction of the public-facing duties that she would typically have on her calendar. Sources told the Daily Mail that …
Read More »Glass Pharms Welcomes Adam George as New Chairman
Glass Pharms, a leading UK-based medical cannabis cultivation company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam George as Chairman, effective as of December 1st, 2024. Adam brings with him over 13 years of experience in the pharmaceutical cannabis industry, having previously held positions such as CFO and UK managing …
Read More »Winwick nine-year-old has been helping grit paths during icy weather
While many have wanted to stay wrapped up warm in bed, Evan Robinson has spent his mornings out braving the ice and snow, gritting the pathways around Winwick to help others. A familiar face within the community, the nine-year-old has been spotted with his dad Ian Robinson in their gritting wagon, ensuring …
Read More »Fire and Rescue service issues electric blanket warning
With the UK set to experience temperatures as low as -10 in the coming days, people will be preparing themselves for the cold snap. With snow and ice plaguing the roads for the past few days, this January has brought some extreme weather conditions and has caused chaos throughout the …
Read More »Royal Mail delivery delays warning issued to customers
Royal Mail has shared an update after snow and ice weather warnings were issued across the country Royal Mail have shared an update following the weather over the weekend(Image: 2024 Getty Images) As most of the UK has been hit by weather warnings for snow and ice, a lot of …
Read More »Rare 50p coin sells for £155 after sparking bidding war on eBay
A rare 50p coin has sold for £155 after sparking a bidding war online. Many coins are sought after by collectors and this particular one, which was minted in 2009, is one of the rarest in the UK. The coin was launched more than 15 years ago, to celebrate the …
Read More »Royal Marines Band plays to help veteran celebrate 102nd birthday
Jeffrey Broadhurst was also joined by friends, family, members of the Royal Marines Association and fellow residents of the Parker Meadows care home in Fareham, Hampshire, for the birthday party. The Royal Marines Band performing for Jeffrey Broadhurst (LPhot Alika Mundy/PA) He said: “I really enjoyed today, it was very …
Read More »Royal Mail issues major delivery delay warning for two Scots areas
SCOTS have been warned they face delays with their Royal Mail deliveries. The post delivery service has reported “significant disruption” at mail centres across the UK. 6 Royal Mail deliveries are set to be delayedCredit: Alamy 6 The service has been hammered by bad weather and staff illnessCredit: Alamy 6 …
Read More »Hampshire hospitals fire safety risks ‘remains significant’
In February 2022, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) was issued with a ‘fire safety matters’ notice by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIOWFRS) due to a number of fire safety issues. A fire safety improvement action plan is in place to address these issues and …
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