Nurses are among those staging walkouts in March (Picture: Thomas Krych/ZUMA Press Wire/PA) A further wave of strikes will continue throughout March, with ongoing disputes over pay and conditions. Teachers, ambulance workers, University staff, civil servants and nurses are among those due to take more strike action in March. More …
Read More »A closer look at potential new Manchester United owner Sheikh Jassim
The chairman of Qatari bank QIB, formerly on the board of Credit Suisse, has indicated his offer would leave United debt-free, in contrast to the Glazer family’s controversial leveraged buy-out in 2003. Educated at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Al Thani’s ‘Nine Two Foundation’ is a nod to the Class …
Read More »What the papers say – February 19
The latest on Brexit and the Duke of York’s housing situation are splashed across the Sunday papers. The Sunday Telegraph and The Observer report Boris Johnson has involved himself in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s attempts to break the impasse over the Northern Ireland Protocol. The front page of tomorrow’s Daily …
Read More »Maya Jama sits front row at London Fashion Week
She wore a minidress with metallic detailing from Koma’s spring/summer 2023 collection, and sat next to model Jourdan Dunn – who wore black sequinned trousers with a matching jacket. (L-R) Eva Apio, Jourdan Dunn and Maya Jama front row at David Koma (Dave Benett/PA) Koma held his autumn/winter presentation on …
Read More »SNIPPETS: Royal Australian Navy Jazz band Melbourne Ensemble at Emerald Lake Park
195845_01 The Royal Australian Navy Jazz band – Melbourne Ensemble will play a free concert at Emerald Lake Park, hosted by Cardinia Shire Council. This rare opportunity includes a song written by a member of the band about visiting Emerald Lake Park. The band features seven of the Royal Navy’s …
Read More »The little town straddling three counties some people think is in Surrey
Blackwater is a town in the north eastern part of Hampshire, however some people consider it to be part of Camberley in Surrey. Located just next door and separated only by The Meadows roundabout, the neighbourhood is home to a train station, leisure centre and two budget supermarkets – Lidl …
Read More »People urged to check outbuildings for Mackenzie Crook’s missing sister-in-law
The British actor, who is also known for roles in Pirates Of The Caribbean and Worzel Gummidge, said the family were “obviously really worried”. Sussex Police said it was “continuing to be concerned” about Laurel Aldridge, who has been missing from the Walberton area, near Arundel, since Tuesday. Ms Aldridge, …
Read More »Flashback: Travelling before the railways came to Basingstoke
You could travel cheaply by long-distance waggon as they normally carried passengers as well as goods. The waggons were large carts covered by a canvas hood with planks or benches for passengers. They were pulled by up to eight strong horses. Passenger fares worked out at about only a penny …
Read More »Worcester crime map: Every crime committed on your street
There were 1,100 crimes reported across the city in December – the latest month of data made available. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual assault which accounted for 406 of the reports. Second on the list was anti-social behaviour with 194 reports. And the third most prevalent crime …
Read More »Mysterious Letter Lost in Post in 1916 Finally Delivered to London Home
A 107-year-old letter posted during World War I finally arrived at a London address. The letter’s contents are shrouded in mystery, alluding to an unexplained social embarrassment. It includes the sentence: “I’m feeling quite ashamed of myself after saying what I did at the circle.” LoadingSomething is loading. Thanks for …
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