A historic World War II UK warship, HMS Wellington, has won a critical grant which will help to provide a reprieve from a very uncertain future. The last survivor of the “Battle of the Atlantic,” the grant will enable the Wellington Trust to proceed with implementing a revitalization project and …
Read More »Fallen tree blocks riverside path during Storm Éowyn
A TREE has fallen across a riverside path in York during Storm Éowyn. Live reporting from The Press covered the incident as it happened, which saw the tree fall just before 1.30pm today (January 24). Branches have covered the edge of the path (Image: Harry Booth) It has covered the path near …
Read More »ALEX BRUMMER: Labour’s hope of a US tariff deal is naïve
By ALEX BRUMMER Updated: 16:53 EST, 24 January 2025 The prospect of Jonathan Reynolds extracting a great trade deal for Britain from the White House fills one with gloom. The only decisive words to come from the underwhelming Business Secretary so far are to suggest that the Czech Sphinx Daniel …
Read More »Man killed in A470 crash after driver high on cocaine careered off road
A driver who was high on cocaine careered off a road in mid Wales killing his passenger. When people arrived at the scene to help he then lied to them, claiming the man who had died had been driving the car in a desperate attempt to avoid jail. Craig Thomas, …
Read More »Storm Éowyn: York riverside path blocked by fallen tree
Live reporting from The Press covered the incident as it happened, which saw the tree fall just before 1.30pm today (January 24). Branches have covered the edge of the path (Image: Harry Booth) It has covered the path near Scarborough Bridge and the Royal Mail office, with loose branches continuing to …
Read More »Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie Wessex admits ‘I retreated’ after Royal Family struggle
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Wessex, has confessed that she initially struggled to find a meaningful role within the Royal Family, fearing she might be “treading on toes”. After marrying Edward, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II and the late Prince Philip, in 1999, Sophie became the Countess of …
Read More »Trampoline spotted halfway over hedge as people warned to take care
A TRAMPOLINE was spotted half way over a hedge early this morning as Storm Eowyn swept into Glasgow. The trampoline was pictured on Downfield Street in Tollcross before 9am this morning and before the worst of the forecast winds hit the city. Sharing a picture of it on Facebook group Tollcross Matters, …
Read More »How Prince William has become the ‘Selfie King’ even though there was an unspoken ‘no selfie rule’ within the Royal family
In the past, members of the Royal Family would often avoid taking photographs with members of the public. The late Queen Elizabeth was said to particularly dislike people attempting to take selfies with their mobile phones and would even politely decline requests. As for King Charles, while he is known …
Read More »Cadbury makes major change to festive treats after King Charles strips chocolate favourite of its Royal Warrant
Cadbury has made a historic change to its beloved Easter treats in an overhaul following King Charles’s removal of the chocolate brand’s Royal Warrant. The British chocolatier has committed to ditching plastic packaging for the festive sweets in a bid to cut down on waste. Its Easter Favourite Pouch, containing Mini and Crème …
Read More »‘Risky’ job interview question could make or break chances
This one question could guarantee your success at a job interview – but it comes with risks. Anyone who has ever been actively looking for a job knows that the market can be ruthless. You can apply for countless positions and spend time crafting the perfect CV, and you’ll be …
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