In Somerset, those at the Glastonbury Festival could save their wellies for another day – although lightning, hail and strong winds were forecast for later on Saturday in some areas of northern England, and Scotland on Sunday. Shade was at a premium at Glastonbury (Yui Mok/PA) The queues for cold …
Read More »A workers’ summit to build strong networks from below
Background Check The conference in London on 23 September is to discuss linking strikes, resisting bad deals and winning. Charlie Kimber spoke to trade unionists building it Downloading PDF. Please wait… Saturday 24 June 2023 Issue 2861 Workers marching in London on 15 March—when over half a million workers struck …
Read More »The Royal Mail: Day 5
Form analyst Carl Di Iorio has done the form for Saturday’s seven-race card, which features Australian sprinters Artorius, Cannonball and The Astrologist all contesting the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. You can view his Royal Ascot Mail by clicking the links below. And don’t forget to watch all …
Read More »The Political Economy of Deep-Sea Exploration and Titan OceanGate Submersible
Among all the creatures God created, humans have always had more opportunity to explore Earth because of the high reasoning level they possess. From land to water, God provides different resources for humans to live life the best way they can. However, what they wanted to enjoy positively sometimes becomes …
Read More »Seamstress makes crocheted armed forces figures to thank them for their service
Bev Mayhew, who lives in Harleston – a village near Stowmarket, Suffolk – has spent between two to three weeks making a postbox topper which represents the three forces, the Royal Air Force (RAF), The British Army and the Royal Navy, through three crocheted figures and a crocheted Air Force …
Read More »Planning applications submitted to Test Valley Borough Council
Please note: Any written comments which are made will be available in hard copy and on our website for both inspection and copying 23/01499/FULLN Exts – 2 Dunkirt Ln, Andover, ABBOTTS ANN 23/01518/FULLN Ext/convert garage to utility/WC – The Haven, Duck St, ABBOTTS ANN 23/01547/FULLN & 23/01548/LBWN Demolish/Replace ext/remove kitchen/assoc. …
Read More »Meet Budleigh Salterton Community Workshop volunteer Carl
Having served with the Royal Marines for years, volunteer Carl has always had strong connections with the South West of England and has made his home in Exmouth, just a few miles from the workshop in Budleigh Salterton. But with unexpected health issues a year ago, he knew that a …
Read More »King and Queen joined by Frankie Dettori in procession on Royal Ascot final day
Racegoers cheered as Charles and Camilla led the traditional carriage procession in the parade ring on Saturday, with Mr Dettori in the rear carriage with his wife Catherine, and trainer Jamie Snowden and his wife Lucy. The popular jockey, who is due to retire this year, had a number of …
Read More »Four teens face court after officers allegedly find ‘two improvised guns and knives in car’
Four teenagers have appeared in court after police allegedly discovered two improvised guns and knives in a car. The weapons were seized following a police pursuit in Aston just before midnight on Wednesday (21 June). Traffic and firearms officers, along with the help of the police helicopter and dog unit, …
Read More »Primark pickpocket who targeted more than a dozen shoppers in 45 minutes is jailed
A woman who tried to pickpocket from 13 shoppers in Primark has been jailed. Melania Urmuz was caught after an eagle-eyed customer spotted her attempting to steal from a visitors to the flagship store last Saturday (June 17). When officers reviewed the store CCTV, they were stunned to find that …
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