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 …
Read More »King Charles and Queen Camilla wave to fans as they arrive for the final day of Royal Ascot
King Charles appeared in great spirits this afternoon as he attended the final day of Royal Ascot with members of the Royal Family. After arriving at the Berkshire racecourse in a horse-drawn carriage, the newly-crowned monarch, 74, made his way up to the Royal box with his wife Queen Camilla. …
Read More »Restored RMS Segwun steaming back into Muskoka next week
Cruises will soon be available after only remaining steam-powered Royal Mail Ship in the world underwent ‘extensive repairs and restoration efforts’ NEWS RELEASE MUSKOKA STEAMSHIPS & DISCOVERY CENTRE ************************* At 136 years old, the RMS Segwun is North America’s oldest operating steamship and on June 27, visitors can once set …
Read More »Lecture set to share secrets of Ruthin Castle with the world
At 7pm that night, there will be a lecture on the castle’s history in the old courthouse in Ruthin, preceded by two separate guided tours, one at 1pm and the other at 3pm that afternoon. The lecture and tours will take people back to medieval times to when the castle …
Read More »Discover hidden beauty as ten stunning gardens open to explore in Dulverton
Ten gorgeous gardens are opening in Dulverton for all visitors to enjoy. Dulverton opens its ‘Secret Gardens’ on Sunday, July 2 from 10am to 4.30pm. This is a rare opportunity to visit some of the delightful gardens that are normally hidden away. The gardens are of all shapes, sizes and …
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