The Queen was the picture of elegance today as she stepped out to meet members of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in her first appearance at Windsor Castle following her return to Balmoral. Her Majesty was resplendent in blue as she chatted with members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who …
Read More »Google Flights adds new feature that displays estimated carbon emissions for trips
Google launched a new feature on Wednesday that shows users the environmental impact of flights. Starting today, users will see carbon emissions estimates for nearly all flights in the search results. The estimate is visible next to the price and duration of the flight. Google notes that the new feature …
Read More »Bitter Scotland memories will be stirred by Tonga encounter | Scotland
How do you fancy a Scotland back three of Stuart Hogg, Sean Lamont and Tim Visser? What about Euan Murray keeping everything solid at tight-head prop? Big Richie Gray looking after the lineout and Dave Denton rampaging around in the loose? Pretty tasty, eh? That’s what we all thought as …
Read More »“Gin-based reward” offered after delivery bike stolen
A “gin-based reward” is being offered to anyone who helps reunite a delivery rider with a former Post Office bike now used to ferry juniper-based distilled supplies as well as hand sanitiser to customers in Brighton & Hove. The bike belongs to Brighton Gin delivery rider Rachel Blake and was stolen from …
Read More »Golden Graeme! How treating his parents to a 50th anniversary gift earned a Nairn postal worker a £1000 prize from Love2shop
Graeme Paton has won £1000 of Love2shop vouchers. A Nairn Royal Mail worker is proof that a little generosity goes a long way. Last month, 44-year-old Graeme Paton treated his parents to a Love2shop gift card for their golden 50th wedding anniversary via gifting website www.highstreetvouchers.com . As part of …
Read More »Eichel, Sabres both ‘hopeful’ trade can be finalized soon
Both the Sabres and their now-former captain are reportedly hopeful a deal for Eichel can be finalized in the near future. (Getty) Jack Eichel might finally be getting his wish. The Buffalo Sabres star has been in heated disagreement with the team over his desire to pursue an alternative medical …
Read More »A Royal occasion: 16 amazing photos from Princess Anne’s visit to Hull and East Yorkshire
On a royal visit today, Princess Anne spoke to instructors and students at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield before heading to Hull Marina to meet with staff from Hull charity Cat Zero. At the Defence School of Transport in Normandy Barracks, Princess Anne was greeted by instructors at …
Read More »Is momentum investing in doubt?
Momentum investing has done badly recently, raising the possibility that investors have finally wised up to it Defensive investing does well over time; high-beta investing does not Have investors wised up? This is the question posed by the recent underperformance of my momentum portfolio, which comprises the 20 shares that …
Read More »New coin collection takes inspiration from Henry VIII’s royal beasts
King Henry VIII’s heraldic beasts have inspired a new range of coins from the Royal Mint, with the first unveiled at the monarch’s former palace. Hampton Court Palace – where carvings of the beasts still welcome visitors – was the setting for the launch of the £5 Seymour Panther coin, …
Read More »The Royal Mint reveals collection celebrating The Royal Tudor Beasts
This article contains affiliate links. Newsquest may receive a commission on any sales generated from them. The first coin in the collection is the Seymour Panther, which was unveiled at Hampton Court Palace, where the original Royal Beasts still welcome visitors today. The Royal Tudor Beasts collection will be released …
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