By SAM GREENHILL and CLAIRE ELLICOTT Published: 19:01 EST, 30 December 2024 | Updated: 20:42 EST, 30 December 2024 Police were ordered to beef up security planning for royal visits over fears Prince Harry was nearly kidnapped in Argentina during his gap year, National Archives files reveal. The 20-year-old was …

High school students from ACS International School Hillingdon recently put on a razzle dazzle teen edition performance of the Broadway hit, Chicago, taking the audience back to the “Roaring 20s”. The entire production was curated by the school’s students, from music, lighting, stage production, and choreography. Student Rhianna M., who …

By ANDY JEHRING Published: 17:36 EST, 30 December 2024 | Updated: 18:03 EST, 30 December 2024 The King has personally honoured his medical team after his battle with cancer this year. Charles has recognised his GP, Dr Douglas Glass, and his physician, Professor Richard Leach, for their personal services to …

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After a year fraught with health concerns, the Royal Family managed to safely gather this Christmas, marking the end of a challenging year. Members of the extended family made their way to Sandringham to celebrate the festive season. However, this year’s guest list was noticeably slimmed down, with several family …

CalMac’s Chief Executive has welcomed the announcement by the Transport Minister that MV Alfred is to join the fleet on a 9-month charter. CalMac is prioritising essential travel on some lifeline ferries to the Isles of Islay and Jura this spring, after dry-dock delays led to sailings being over-booked To …

The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens in 1759. Just over 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the anniversary Kew Gardens coin as one of its rarest. The coin features the …

According to Collect+, the first parcel to be returned last Wednesday was at 7.06am in our very own Hatfield, just beating out another swift return in Batley at 7.17am. We will never know if it was socks from their nan or Lynx Africa from mum, but no one across the UK was quicker …

One of Australia’s top psychics has revealed her predictions for the year ahead – and it’s bad news for Donald Trump, Elton John and the King of England. Rose Smith, who runs Absolute Soul Secrets, the largest group of psychics in the southern hemisphere, said 2025 will generally be tougher …

The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens in 1759. Just over 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the anniversary Kew Gardens coin as one of its rarest. The coin features the …