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Players of the property-dealing board game Monopoly have never greatly loved the utilities—the water and electric companies, which sit dour and gray among the more colorful Park Place–type investment opportunities. Ambitious players consider the utility companies boring and worthless, even if a few steadier, less flashy contestants regard them as …
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We are greeted by torchlight on arrival at the gates of the castle, which remain firmly closed. Before there is any question of opening them, IDs must be checked. Once inside, we will be asked to raise our arms to allow a member of staff to give us the once-over …
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Medical definition of a bruise Professor Basil John Farnham, a trained forensic practitioner who examines various types of assault, has told Conor McGregor’s barrister Remy Farrell the medical definition of a bruise – “a bruise is a discolouration of the skin, caused by blunt trauma, and causes little blood vessels …
Read More »Prince William becomes a TikTok sensation after Ulster student records him apologising on her behalf for being late to her lecture because she wanted to meet the royal
Prince William has become a TikTok sensation after a university student captured him apologising for running late on camera. The royal, 42, travelled to Ulster University’s Belfast City Campus Centre and met young people who going to enter the creative sector. He then came across pupil Samantha Johnson who asked if he could …
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The King looked in great spirits on Friday as he returned to the Royal Marines training base where he completed his helicopter pilot training 50 years ago. Charles, 76, arrived at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines in Lympstone, near Exeter, Devon, to meet successful recruits and present special honours. …
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During the Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2024 in Miami, Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced a joint development agreement aimed at strengthening air cargo connections between Scotland and the United States. The alliance seeks to consolidate a key air trade corridor, linking two airports that …
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Harry, 40, is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) over allegations he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for the publisher, which also ran the now-defunct News Of The World. He is suing alongside former Labour deputy leader Lord Watson, with a hearing on Friday told the pair are …
Read More »Prince Harry drags late Queen’s most senior courtiers into phone hacking court battle in move that threatens to widen his rift with William
The late Queen’s most senior courtiers were today dragged into Prince Harry’s legal battle against The Sun. A judge backed the duke’s bid to see emails to and from Lord Christopher Geidt, private secretary to Her Majesty until 2017, and his successor Sir Edward Young. According to Harry’s lawyers, the …
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Paula Vennells was the chief executive of the Post Office from 2012 to 2019. Her appearance before the inquiry, over three days in May, was hotly anticipated. The key questions were: what did she know about problems with Horizon, and when did she find out about them? In the end, …
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