Prince Harry’s former servant has dubbed him ‘probably the most muddled of all the royals of his generation’ – and said those working for him would compare him to a famous Blackadder character. Speaking anonymously to Yes, Ma’am – The Secret Life of Royal Servants by Tom Quinn, a new book …
Read More »Ramsbury lane has ‘most unusual romantic name’ – Royal Mail
Love’s Lane made it on to the list picked by Royal Mail after it analysed its database of 32 million addresses in the UK . Situated in the pretty village of Ramsbury, 15 minutes outside of Marlborough, the lane runs through stunning countryside views. Posties will be delivering to 121 ‘Love Lanes’ …
Read More »BWFC concede 100th-minute leveller | Barnsley Chronicle
Barnsley Women’s FC conceded a 100th-minute leveller in a 3-3 draw at Notts County on Tuesday in the National League Division One Midlands. After going behind, Misty Russell, Jodie Snelson and Demi Barai put Barnsley 3-1 up before a late comeback. They now have 26 points from 17 games, with …
Read More »The surprising reason Prince Edward ‘tore a strip off’ his royal chauffeur revealed in bombshell book
When you’re trying to concentrate on the road, there’s nothing worse than a backseat driver dishing out unwelcome advice. But what you do if the person you’re transporting just so happens to be a member of the Royal Family? According to a new book, this is the exact scenario one …
Read More »The London Buzz – 12th February 2025
Today’s London news round-up: Haringey Council’s leader has sought to provide reassurance that a historic town hall has not been sold to a foreign investor. Tottenham Independent Why did coal, having been used in Britain for centuries, very suddenly take off in London in 1580-1600? Dr Anton Howes Camden schools …
Read More »UK Labour government legislates Trump-style anti-migrant agenda
The Starmer Labour government’s flagship Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill 2025 deepens the criminalisation of any immigration not carried out through strict “official” channels, seeking to jail, deport, and tag as many migrants as possible. The Bill’s second reading in the House of Commons on Monday followed a campaign …
Read More »The London postcodes being hit by Royal Mail post delivery delays – problems explained
There are two London postcode areas currently facing Royal Mail delivery delays. The South London locations of Tooting and Wallington are being impacted by issues with households not receiving any post for days. The Royal Mail has highlighted the issues on its service update site, with the SW17 postcode in …
Read More »Letter: ‘WHS has no interest in delivering a decent service’
There are 5,000 related jobs at stake, let alone yet another removal of a high street facility. WHS describes the post offices as ‘a profitable and cash generative part of the group’ coupled with ‘no certainty that agreement will be reached’. Nevertheless, with no mention of public inconvenience, shares rose …
Read More »MPs cannot claim £50 for breakfast – Full Fact
A false claim that MPs can expense £50 for breakfast is recirculating on social media. A Facebook post says: “Not one family in Britain should have to use a food bank when a mp [sic] can claim £50 for a breakfast.” We’ve written about this claim many times before, and …
Read More »Royal expert reveals whether Harry and Meghan were allowed to drink beers in public
During a welcome celebration in honour of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry and Meghan sipped on beers together as they were serenaded by their close friend Michael Buble. At the party in Whistler, Canada, the couple clasped a glass of beer each with Harry opting for a lager in a tall …
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