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Royal fans think they have spotted a blunder in Meghan Markle’s new Instagram page.  The Duchess of Sussex, 43, returned to the social media platform on New Year’s Day, after originally setting up the account @meghan in 2022. Prince Harry was behind the camera of the new video, which sparked a frenzy …

Photographer: Sgt Donald C Todd RLC Photographer – UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022 2025 is shaping up to be a royally exciting year, with an array of events that offer a glimpse into British traditions and royal life. Whether visitors are keen to experience the elegance of Royal Ascot, …

BBC (L to R) Fran Vendelli, Mubashir Akhtar and Jumana Akhtar are calling for a better alternative A man has organised a five mile (8km) walk to protest against the seven-week closure of a town’s “vital” post office. Mubashir Akhtar, from Malmesbury, Wiltshire, is one the town’s residents who are …

Motorists have been issued a warning about a new driving law set to come into effect in January, which could see rule-breakers slapped with a £100 fine. The English council has announced that from January 6, 2025, drivers could face fines for parking on pavements. This enforcement action is in …

With careful branding, purposeful collaborations, and strategic monetisation, the Duchess of Sussex has the potential to not only reshape her own narrative but also create an Instagram empire worth millions. Meghan Markle made her long-awaited return to Instagram on New Year’s Day – five years after she last posted there. …

By GEOFF HO Updated: 16:51 EST, 3 January 2025 US Steel’s £11.4billion sale to a Japanese rival has been blocked by Joe Biden on national security grounds. Shares in the American giant fell around 7 per cent in response to the outgoing US president’s decision to block the sale to …

It’s been a tumultuous year for the Royal Family. There was a shaky start to 2024 as both King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales faced cancer journeys alongside each other. With their health at the forefront of their minds, their absence was felt this year as they took a …

Senior figures line up to urge Rachel Reeves to ditch ‘pernicious tax’  Fears it is deterring investment in UK Low valuations leave companies on UK stock market vulnerable to predators By HUGO DUNCAN Updated: 21:50, 3 January 2025 Britain must axe stamp duty on share trading to revive the flagging …

A snowy scene in Sandwick. Photo: Dave Donaldson. Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to rural areas due to snow and ice. The decision has left homes outside Lerwick without mail deliveries, and country shops are also without the latest edition of The Shetland Times. The paper is normally delivered to …