The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has limped back to its home base after breaking down off the Isle of Wight. The £3 billion warship left Portsmouth Naval Base last Saturday on its way to the US for diplomatic visits and exercises, including flight trials with the …
Read More »Are post offices open on a Sunday?
Can you pop to the Post Office on a Sunday? (Picture: Getty) Wait a minute Mr Postman… if you’ve realised you forgot your in-law’s birthday or you were meant to send an important document off and you’ve left it to the weekend, are you straight out of luck? Historically, post …
Read More »Prince William and Kate Middleton to ‘avoid’ Meghan and Harry on UK trip, says expert
According to a royal expert, Kate Middleton and Prince William will “avoid” Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their imminent trip to the UK. Last month a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stated that they would be making the trip back across the pond in September, in …
Read More »Former Royal footman recalls gaffe that left Queen sitting ‘virtually in the dark’
A former Royal footman has revealed that a mishap once left the Queen in the dark, a far cry from her status as one of the most famous people in the world who has a team dedicated to her care. Steven Kaye has shared his experiences of working with royalty, …
Read More »Energy crisis may see manufacturers cut production or shut down entirely
New research has suggested that the energy crisis could result in manufacturers cutting back in production or having to shut down entirely. Make UK conducted a study of around 200 companies, around half of which said their electricity bills have risen over 100% in the last 12 months. The other …
Read More »In Pictures: Cabers tossed and stones thrown at Highland games
Members of the royal family have been joined by thousands of spectators for the annual celebration of Scottish sports and cultural traditions at the Braemar Gathering. The Queen, who has been suffering from mobility problems since last autumn, is usually in attendance, but this year the Prince of Wales was …
Read More »The case of the Llandudno post office thief which shows how much crime and punishment has changed
A dishonest postal worker stole letters and stamps but was given a very severe sentence in an historical case in North Wales. The thief, who worked in a Llandudno post office, was convicted and sentenced to 18 months with hard labour in the 1880s, showing how penal punishments have changed. …
Read More »In Pictures: Cabers tossed and stones thrown at Highland games
Members of the royal family have been joined by thousands of spectators for the annual celebration of Scottish sports and cultural traditions at the Braemar Gathering. The Queen, who has been suffering from mobility problems since last autumn, is usually in attendance, but this year the Prince of Wales was …
Read More »Man accused of flying stolen plane over Mississippi faces terror charges
A man who allegedly stole a plane and flew it over the US state of Mississippi after threatening to crash it into a Walmart store faces charges of grand larceny and making terrorist threats, police said. The man, named as Cory Wayne Patterson by police in Tupelo, did not have …
Read More »When are the next rail strikes in September and which other workers alongside train staff are preparing to walk out?
TRAIN passengers face further disruption this month as railway workers announce strikes for September. Strikes or ballots for industrial action are being announced on an increasingly regular basis as workers across numerous sectors escalate their demands for better pay, amid grim forecasts over the cost of living crisis. Two strikes …
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