After a wait of 11 years to complete his career Grand Slam, it was understandable that Rory McIlroy’s outpouring of relief at claiming his maiden Green Jacket at The Masters would also be met with accolades the world over. For example, in the immediate aftermath of his playoff win over …
Read More »Masters Winner Rory McIlroy Featured on All Royal Mail This Week
After Rory McIlroy won the Masters this past weekend, the United Kingdom paid tribute to him in a very special way. On all letters postmarked with the Royal Mail between April 15 and April 17 was a special message congratulating the golfer: “Congratulations, Rory McIlroy, on completing your career Grand …
Read More »The hidden meaning behind the Royal Family’s matching green outfits on Easter Sunday
The Royal Family presented a powerful display of unity on Easter Sunday last year, marking a heartfelt moment amid a challenging time for the monarchy. Their attendance at the Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, was more than a religious tradition – it reflected their resilience, solidarity and …
Read More »Inside Hanley’s newest karaoke bar set to offer cocktails and bottomless brunch
Hanley’s newest karaoke bar is hoping to become a permanent fixture on the city centre’s pub scene by welcoming in waves of would-be crooners. Manager Jack Richardson-Need says the boozer was born to ‘dish out fun’. The Strangled Cat – owned by operator Breakthrough Bars – has replaced Hanley Bloom …
Read More »OAP demands Royal Mail compensation in parking fine row
An OAP is demanding Royal Mail compensation – after her parking fine took so long to be delivered. Margaret Clarke has had to shell out £170 after three letters detailing the parking fine took so long to arrive that she was timed out of any appeal and missed the initial …
Read More »Why Do British Ships Have HMS In Their Names?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In close association with them are the countries that make up the Commonwealth — 56 independent nations from Australia and New Zealand to Canada, Jamaica, India, Pakistan, and 21 countries across Africa. Advertisement On …
Read More »InPost acquires struggling Yodel in deal to fast-track UK expansion
Polish delivery group InPost has acquired Yodel in a major shake-up of the UK logistics sector, converting £100 million of debt into equity to assume control of the embattled courier company. The takeover marks the latest chapter in Yodel’s turbulent journey, following its separation from the Barclay family’s business interests …
Read More »Princess Diana “Felt She Would Be Freer” Living in America, But Didn’t Make the Move for One Reason
Richard Kay was one of Princess Diana’s closest friends at the end of her young life, and the journalist recently appeared on the Daily Mail’s “Royal Confidential” show to answer questions about the late royal. Addressing everything from what she would’ve thought about Meghan Markle to what Diana was like …
Read More »Inside the funeral Prince Philip designed for himself – from a split-second reunion between William and Harry to a bespoke Land Rover
As Prince Philip was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on April 17, 2021, the commentators stressed that he had personally chosen every detail of his farewell. ‘Throw my coffin in the back of a Land Rover,’ the Duke of Edinburgh had said, according to biographer Robert …
Read More »Leicestershire’s Tyron Runflat signs commitment to support ex-service men and women
Inventor of the world’s only multi-piece rubber Runflat system, Tyron Runflat, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment demonstrating its dedication to supporting ex-service men and women. Headquartered in Loughborough, the firm is marking its support for the Armed Forces community by signing the pledge, which highlights the business’s support …
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