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King Frederik and Queen Mary put on a united front as they appeared on the Amalienborg Palace balcony for the monarch’s birthday today. The father-of-four is celebrating his first birthday since he ascended the throne today and greeted crowds of royal fans who had gathered outside the residence. For the occasion, Mary …

Simon Lilley was crowned Bowls Maker of the Year 2023 by Bowls England for his selfless work with the Royal Mail Cart Bowls Club which was started by his great-grandfather 99 years ago. The club’s secretary has helped to put on Bowls’ Big Weekend events for the past two years …

Picket lines have been mounted outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices after workers launched a 48-hour strike in a worsening dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between the two sides were held on Thursday but …

A COUPLE won £30,000 each in People’s Postcode Lottery – after dreaming about the number three. Excited Jo, and husband Steve, started thinking about what their winnings could be. And they were left stunned when Royal Mail worker Jo’s prediction of a ‘three’ figuring in the amount came true. Jo, …

Dementia, a term that encompasses a range of symptoms associated with brain decline, is believed to impact close to a million individuals across the UK. The early stages of dementia may present with memory lapses and alterations in personality. Yet, due to its prevalence in those over 65, these signs …

Workers at Royal Mail, BT and journalists on some newspapers were on strike on Wednesday amid continuing industrial action across the country over pay, jobs and conditions. Strikes or ballots for industrial action are being announced virtually every day as workers across the country join the growing campaign for pay …

Nobody would go to jail for refusing to comply with National Service under a Conservative government, the home secretary has said. In the Conservatives’ first policy announcement of the general election campaign, Rishi Sunak said on Saturday he would introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds if …

Prince Andrew was spotted on a horse ride around the Windsor Castle estate, a day after his elder brother, King Charles III, announced he will postpone engagements ‘which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign’. The Duke of York, 64, looked contemplative as he rode around the …

The bank holiday could cause some disruption if you’re looking to send something in the post (Picture: Dinendra Haria/REX/Shutterstock) We may not be having three bank holidays this May following the King’s coronation last year, but we’ve still got one more bank holiday weekend to look forward to this month. …

The government’s flagship City reform initiatives, including the rollout of the British ISA and the Pisces private market, face uncertainty following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to hold an early election in July. Over the past two years, ministers have pursued significant changes to City policy, but consultations on these …