Speaking at a full-scale rehearsal of the coronation procession at RAF Odiham in Hampshire, Lieutenant Colonel David Barringer, Commanding Officer of the Household Division Bands, said discussions on music began before Christmas. He said a final decision was made six weeks ago, with a list then presented to the King. …
Read More »Prince Harry to pull out of King Charles’ Coronation?
Prince Harry is set to attend King Charles’ Coronation next week, but royal aides are worried he might bail Prince Harry is set to attend his father King Charles’ Coronation next week, however, there are fears that he may still pull out of the historic occasion amid no planning updates …
Read More »Nurses have worked ‘tirelessly’ to ensure strike is safe for patients, says RCN
Nurses have worked “tirelessly” with NHS England to make sure their strike is safe for patients, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said. The RCN will hold industrial action from 8pm on Sunday until 11.59pm on Monday after voting to reject the latest Government offer. The …
Read More »Meryl Smith praises Scotland’s ‘clinical’ improvement
The 21-year-old centre helped fire Scotland to a 36-10 victory over Ireland in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 4,862 at the DAM Health Stadium in Edinburgh. Smith was an integral part of the Scotland squad sealed back-to-back victories for the first time in 17 years following their 29-21 …
Read More »Historic chairs to be reused for the coronation service
The King has recycled royal coats of arms that decorated a chair used during King George VI’s coronation for his own enthronement. After Charles is crowned he will move to a throne chair used by his grandfather and now re-upholstered but featuring the original embroidered coats of arms on the …
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Aries It is unusual for you to feel sluggish and you shouldn’t feel guilty if you don’t feel up to your usual responsibilities or commitments. What’s wrong with spending a few hours with your feet up if this is all you need to help you feel less stressed and more …
Read More »Collapse of UK rail union/company talks forces additional strikes by RMT and ASLEF
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has called a further 24-hour strike to be held on May 13 in its long-standing dispute with Britain’s train operating companies (TOCS). ASLEF, the train drivers’ union, has called another three strike days on May 12, May 31, and June 3. Calling the RMT …
Read More »Navy personnel follow in family footsteps as part of Coronation procession
The coronation procession is set to be a family affair for some military personnel on Saturday, with some troops following in their relatives’ footsteps. Above Water Warfare specialist Jamie Phillipson will be on parade in the Royal Navy marching contingent on May 6, decades after his grandfather took part in …
Read More »Passenger with mobility issues felt ‘humiliated’ by Bristol Airport security officer
A man from North East Somerset says he was “humiliated” and “ridiculed” at Bristol Airport recently after his restricted mobility left him unable to respond to a security officer’s requests quickly. The passenger, who was due to fly to Ibiza on holiday with his wife, said that while going through …
Read More »I was hounded by predator postman – we were forced to take drastic action against perv
A PREDATOR postman faces jail after hounding four women during his rounds. Beast Irfan William, 49, forced three of the victims to move home after a seven-year catalogue of stalking and a sex assault within a home. 2 Postman Irfan Williams harassed dour women during his rounds 2 He pled …
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