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 …
Read More »Revealed: The British royal that spent the most money on clothes in 2024 – and it’s not Kate or Meghan
New research has revealed which British royal spent the most on clothes in 2024 – with a surprising member of The Firm coming out on top. Style blog UFO No More recently analysed the wardrobes of 20 royal women across Europe before ranking them from most to least expensive. The …
Read More »Morrisons launches ‘on-demand’ online pharmacy service
Home Morrisons has partnered with digital pharmacy Phlo to launch the “Morrisons Clinic”, an “online private prescription service” that delivers customers’ medicine in as little as 24 hours. Approved prescriptions are sent out via Royal Mail’s next-day delivery service Source link
Read More »Drivers could have licences ‘revoked’ in Labour crackdown on this rule break
The Labour Party government could strip licences and give harsher penalties for mobile phone use in cars. RoadPeace has called on the Labour Party government to introduce new zero-tolerance policies as we head beyond Christmas and into the New Year. Howard Jones, chief executive of RoadPeace, criticised the lenient punishments …
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