Published: 12:56 Thursday 16 January 2020 A real ale fan had no alcohol for 12 months, raising almost £4,000 to support young people diagnosed with cancer. Gary Southworth decided to give up on his guilty pleasure for a year, to raise funds for gaming equipment and entertainment for …
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Nurses strike in Northern Ireland for pay parity; Zimbabwe municipal workers refuse pay offer as hospital strike continues and teachers plan walkout Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa 17 January 2020 Europe Northern Ireland nurses strike over pay parity and staff shortages Northern Ireland health workers’ unions have …
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Cosy sitcoms, wildlife documentaries and a cookery contest were among the most watched TV programmes of the 2010s, new figures have revealed – proving that the big hitters of the past decade were not all celebrity or reality shows. The likes of Still Open All Hours, Blue Planet II and …
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The grandfather of tragic Chloe Wiegand was ‘unquestionably’ aware that he was dangling the toddler out of an open window before she plunged to her death from the 11th deck of a cruise ship, a new court filing alleges. Royal Caribbean says Salvatore Anello would only have had to use …
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Royal Mail has secured an injunction to block Christmas strike. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire The company brought legal action against the Communication Workers Union (CWU) after members voted to back walkouts by 97 per cent on a turnout of 76 per cent. CWU ran the ballot after saying that the …
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Despite the abdication turmoil between Prince Harry and the rest of his family, social media users praised the Duke of Sussex for showing off his good manners while attending an event at Buckingham Palace today. The Duke of Sussex, 35, launched the 2021 Rugby League World Cup at the Queen’s, 93, …
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The 2020 edition of Coins of England and the United Kingdom is the 55th update and revision of the long-time standard. Now edited by Emma Howard, the two-volume set is divided into pre-decimal issues in hardback and decimal issues in paperback. It totals 878 pages, with color illustrations throughout. For …
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Annual Australia Day celebrations will kick off on January 26. Here is your guide to what is happening throughout the region. Grab your sunnies, a beer, kick your feet up and enjoy the day. Lunch and awards ceremony The official Australia Day lunch and awards ceremony will be held at …
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Doting Kate Middleton has given royal fans an update on the progress of her youngest, 19-month-old Prince Louis. At an engagement in Bradford yesterday, the mother-of-one revealed how Louis loves to show off his developing skills, bragging to Kate: ‘Mummy, I’m balancing’. The Duchess also said she takes great pleasure in …
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Aspiring games designers from across northern England will be in Carlisle tomorrow (Friday 17 January) getting tips on how to carve out a career in one of the UK’s fastest growing industries. Two professionals will be addressing 200 students from University of Cumbria, colleges and schools from across the county …
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