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Anne is praised as ‘outstanding horsewoman’ after Princess Royal managed to keep control of her horse during Trooping the Colour

Princess Anne has been praised as an ‘outstanding horsewoman’ after she managed to keep control of her horse during the Trooping the Colour. Footage of the Princess Royal shows her skillfully handling a spirited horse and managing to stay seated during the procession to mark her brother’s royal birthday.   The Princess, …

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People urged to register to vote in general election

People have until 11.59pm on Tuesday June 18 to register and until 5pm on June 19 to apply for a postal vote. To vote in the general election, people will need to take along photo ID or a voter authority certificate. Poll cards are currently being delivered by Royal Mail, if …

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Oxford University scientists win prestigious research awards

The awards are among the oldest and most prestigious research prizes in the world, having recognised excellence in the chemical sciences for more than 150 years. Professor Stephen Faulkner, head of the university’s Department of Chemistry, said: “We are thrilled that the research of our academics has been recognised today …

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Council downplay criticisms over missing postal votes in Barnet

The deputy leader of Barnet’s Conservative group Lucy Wakeley has criticised Barnet Council’s postal voting system after several residents reported their postal vote not arriving. Cllr Wakeley acknowledged Royal Mail was partly responsible and added the “vast majority of postal votes should and did arrive” during the recent Mayoral and …

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Business Roundup for Spain and the UK « Euro Weekly News

BBVA asks Brussels THE BBVA bank, Spain’s second largest, asked the European Central Bank (ECB) to authorise its €12 billion hostile bid for Sabadell. Sabadell, headquartered in Barcelona and Alicante and Spain’s fourth largest bank, also owns the UK’s TSB.  It rejected an all-share offer in May, instigating the present …

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