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CHRISTMAS POST DATES: Make sure you get all your post out with plenty of time (Image by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Royal Mail has announced the last dates people should be sending post to ensure it arrives in time for Christmas. As the festive season begins, shops will start to get …

As a working royal, Kate Middleton is on her feet a lot. Despite constantly being on the move visiting different areas of the country, meeting Brits from all sorts of backgrounds and taking part in various events, the Duchess of Cambridge always seems to look composed. Often one of the …

A dilapidated house that served as the only surviving relic of a forgotten Chesterfield colliery is to be knocked down and replaced with a modern family home. The late 19th century building is a prominent landmark on Newbold Back Lane, Chesterfield, and is thought to have once served as a …

Parents will be applying to send their children to primary, junior and middle schools across Hertfordshire with many new infants starting school for the first time. Choosing the right school for your child can be an incredibly daunting task for any parent. Fortunately, Ofsted can help make the task a …

The Princess of Wales will return to host a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey which will pay tribute to the late Queen. The celebratory event held on Thursday December 15 will honour the values Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated throughout her life, “including empathy, compassion and support for others”, …

British royal family news divulges that Prince Harry expected his friends and ex’s to be a part of his bombshell memoir, despite expecting them not to talk to the media on their own terms. The memoir finally has a release date, January 10, 2023 and it also has a title …

There will be a national bank holiday on May 8 next year to mark the Royal Coronation. The coronation of King Charles III will take place two days before at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6. The bank holiday will take place across the UK. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said …

It was touch and go as to whether or not firework displays would go ahead across west Dorset tonight.  Heavy rain and strong winds earlier today threatened to make Bonfire Night a washout.  Luckily, Bridport and Lyme Regis were able to go ahead.   Fireworks at Lyme  Photo: Andy Potter Photography  Hundreds of …

Twitter has started rolling out its revamped subscription service that allows anyone to pay for a verification badge. An update to the platform’s iOS app, launched on Saturday, says the new-look Twitter Blue is now live, with the checkmark on your account listed among the perks of paying $7.99 a …

Our latest roundup features community news from across the district. Gosberton Are there any gardeners who would like to create something special at The Marjorum Hall in Gosberton Risegate? It is hoped to form a community gardening group including those with experience and enthusiastic beginners. Contact Lesley Jacobs on 07886 …