For those sitting on a stash of change, it might just be time to rifle through your coin collection – certain rare coins are fetching staggering sums well beyond their nominal value. Startlingly, there’s one penny in circulation deemed worth a breathtaking £100,000. TikTok’s @CoinCollectingWizard, who has amassed a whopping …
Read More »It’s tough at the top – but which business leader has the most at stake in 2025? | Business
A year is a long time in business: enough time for things to turn sour financially, or to engineer a comeback. Here are our picks of the figures across all sectors who face a testing year with something big to prove in 2025 Daniel Křetínský, Royal Mail bidder Daniel Křetínský, …
Read More »Awe-inspiring photography at Chelmsford Cathedral
CHELMSFORD Cathedral will host Peter Marlow: The English Cathedral, the next stage of an ambitious tour of works by the late Magnum photographer, Peter Marlow. This free photographic exhibition chronicling all 42 naves of England’s Anglican cathedrals, will be on show from 10 January – 19 February 2025 in the …
Read More »King Charles ‘deeply saddened’ as stepson of William and Harry’s royal nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke is killed by ISIS fanatic in New Orleans terror attack
King Charles is ‘deeply saddened’ following the death of the stepson of Prince William and Harry’s former nanny in the New Orleans terror attack. Edward Pettifer – the stepson of former royal nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke – was confirmed as one of the 14 people killed in the chilling New Year ISIS …
Read More »Briton killed in New Orleans attack was stepson of former royal nanny
British police have named one of the victims of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans as Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from London whose stepmother was a nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry. He was among 14 people killed by a U.S. Army veteran who had pledged allegiance …
Read More »Global funds like these should be the bedrock of any portfolio – but which are the best?
The basic building block of a portfolio should be a global equity fund. You deposit a lump sum or contribute monthly and acquire your very own slice of the world’s starriest companies. But while this should be a long-term relationship, every new year you should still question your commitment to …
Read More »Hot air balloon lands at Rucstall Primary School
Children at Rucstall Primary School were in awe when a hot air balloon touched down in the school grounds. ‘Freddie the Fox’ hot air balloon was flown to the school and the pilots showed children how to inflate, operate and safely land the aircraft. Mrs Earl, one of the school’s teachers, …
Read More »Weather: Yellow warning as snow forecast in Basingstoke
The cold weather this week has seen temperatures fall well below 0C across the south, with a yellow weather warning issued across Hampshire this weekend. Readers are advised to wrap up warm today as temperatures are unlikely to exceed 3C. The latest forecast from the Met Office, accurate at the …
Read More »Revealed: The popular royal Hollywood A-lister Hailey Bieber looks up to for style inspiration
Hailey Bieber has made no secret of the fact that she looks to Princess Diana for style inspiration – increasingly turning to her signature low-key looks when putting together her casual ensembles. While many celebrities have drawn inspiration from Diana’s glamorous gowns, tiaras and show-stopping dresses, the wife of singer …
Read More »Royal Family ‘shocked’ by ex-nanny’s stepson’s death in New Orleans
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were supporting the family of Edward Pettifer, 31, of Chelsea, who was killed in the attack in Bourbon Street, Louisiana. Authorities have confirmed 14 people died and at least 35 others were injured when the suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, allegedly ploughed a pick-up truck …
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