As October begins, so too does Black History Month in the UK. Observed since 1987, Black History Month aims to celebrate the important people and events in the history of people of African and Caribbean descent. Here’s everything you need to know. How did Black History Month start? It may …
Read More »Black History Month: What is it and why do we celebrate it every October?
Black History Month has begun in the UK – and will run from October 1 until October 31, 2020. The event, which has been observed since 1987, aims to celebrate the important people and events in the history of people of African and Caribbean descent. We’ve put together everything you need …
Read More »Prince Harry and William’s rift is worse than you think says Royal biographer Robert Lacey
On historian and royal biographer Robert Lacey’s desk is a large envelope, still sealed. It contains draft chapters from his latest book, which — as is his custom — he sent to Buckingham Palace pre-publication. It’s quite unusual for a royal writer to do this, but Lacey has always worked …
Read More »Royal Mail Paints Post Boxes Black at Four Locations in Britain to Honour Black Citizens
The year 2020 has been significant for social justice movements, particularly for Black Lives Matter movement. The massive protests across the United States and in some parts of Europe once again highlighted the systemic racism present in the countries. To honour the sufferings of Black people, a few post boxes …
Read More »New Royal Mail stamps to celebrate UK's brilliant bugs
Royal Mail has made a set of new postage stamps that celebrate the brilliant bugs of the UK. There are six stamps in the set, each featuring a pollinating … Source link
Read More »Kent’s England challenge, possible Euro rivals, Gerrard Morelos hint, social media boost
IT’S the last week of the summer transfer window as Steven Gerrard bids to build a squad which can win back the Scottish top-flight title for the first time since 2011. Rangers have already snapped up Ianis Hagi on a permanent deal – along with Jon McLaughlin, Leon Balogun, Calvin Bassey, …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will do well in the US because ‘Americans are easy to please’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have a bright future in the US because Americans are ‘easy to please’ and will ‘applaud’ behaviour scorned by Brits, socialite and royal cousin Christina Oxenberg claims Christina Oxenberg said Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will ‘do well’ in the US Her mother is …
Read More »Mailbox owner to raise more than £60m
A newly formed company which owns the Mailbox in Birmingham has announced plans to raise up to £62.5m. Mailbox REIT plc, the single asset business which owns the city centre property, valued at £179m, is seeking to raise the funds by way of a placing, offer for subscription and intermediaries …
Read More »Change and Check Diaries: Our breast cancer awareness campaign is back!
Thursday 1 October 10:01am Our Change and Check campaign is back! Make sure you stay up to date right here on our Change and Check live blog, where we’ll be keeping you up to date with the latest developments in the campaign, keeping our eyes peeled for celebrity supporters and …
Read More »Canterbury city centre streets to be closed as anti-terror bollard system comes into force
A bollard system designed to protect residents from a terrorist attack will come into force this month – permanently closing several streets to drivers. Canterbury City Council decided to install the barriers on the advice of specialist police officers to protect people and business from plots in which a hostile …
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