Ever since the discovery of the New World in 1492 explorers had been seeking ways to travel beyond the continent to reach Asia. In 1578 Sir Francis Drake sailed into the Pacific Ocean via Cape Horn, but that route was a huge detour for ships seeking to reach the trade …
Read More »Katherine Jenkins becomes official sponsor of Royal Navy submarine hunter
Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins has become an official sponsor of the Royal Navy’s submarine hunter. The mezzo-soprano was announced on Friday as an ambassador for the frigate, HMS Cardiff, and all who serve aboard. The honorary title historically “served to bestow good luck and divine protection upon a ship” according …
Read More »New skipper Chandler says Watford Women have more resilience
Promotion via the play-offs took the Golden Girls from the National League, where pretty much every club is part-time, into the Championship where as many as 10 of the 12 teams are fully professional. But Chandler insists that won’t be on the players’ minds when they start the new season …
Read More »Much-loved Bristol brunch spot could move over the road into larger venue
A popular cafe on Stokes Croft could move over the road into the new Carriageworks development after being granted a premises licence. The Crafty Egg would move into a larger space on the ground floor of the Carriageworks, and start opening in the evenings too. The Crafty Egg was granted …
Read More »Anne Imhof Launches an Emo Collection at Dover Street Market, and Other News
DESIGN DISPATCH Our daily look at the world through the lens of design. BY THE EDITORS August 25, 2023 Image courtesy of the artist and Flash Art … The Design Dispatch offers expertly written and essential news from the design world crafted by our dedicated team. Think of it as …
Read More »Paddington Bear stamps released by Royal Mail for 65th anniversary
25 August 2023, 11:44 Brand new Paddington stamps have been revealed. Picture: Royal Mail Everyone’s favourite bear is going to have their own stamps. Paddington Bear is set to appear on 10 special stamps released by Royal Mail to mark the bear’s 65th anniversary. Paddington made his first appearance in …
Read More »Patcham residents outraged as ‘rivers of sewage’ flood streets
As torrential rain drenched Patcham in Brighton on Thursday, people who live in the area saw sewage erupting from drains and manhole covers. The deluge is reported to have particularly hit Jasmine Court, a community for older residents, as well as roads including the Deneway roundabout in London Road, Carden Avenue, Winfield …
Read More »GCSE quiz: Can you get these questions for 16-year-olds right?
GCSE results are released in England and Wales on August 24 and we truly hope that the class of 2023 got the results they worked so hard for. With the results being released, it’s hard not to think about what it was like sitting your own exams – at times it can …
Read More »B2C2 Completes Acquisition of Rival Liquidity Provider, Woorton
B2C2, a leading cryptocurrency liquidity provider, has completed the acquisition of French Market maker and European leader in digital asset over-the-counter transactions Woorton. Following the acquisition, B2C2 will be able to offer its services to EU-based institutional clients thanks to Woorton’s EU license. No details regarding the transaction’s financial details were shared. …
Read More »Srettha receives written royal command before officially appointed as Prime Minister
Srettha Thavisin knelt before the portrait of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn to pay his respect. Srettha Thavisin has been officially appointed prime minister following endorsement by His Majesty the King. He received the written royal command in a ceremony at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters at 6 pm on …
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