[ad_1] A striking new portrait of Thomas Cromwell, dubbed the “mastermind” behind Anne Boleyn’s ascent to the English throne – as well as her sharp decline – is set to be revealed at Hever Castle, where Queen Anne grew up. The image of King Henry VIII’s chief advisor, who features prominently in Hilary Mantel’s celebrated…
[ad_1] A body has been found in the search for a missing Scot who vanished earlier this week. John Geddes was last seen in Lossiemouth on Monday. The 33-year-old disappeared from the Coulardhill area of the Moray town at around 10.30pm and Police Scotland has said this evening that a body has been discovered. The…
[ad_1] Selkirkshire councillor Leagh Douglas, and petitioner Denis Roberts hope raising awareness of the issue will help make the area safer. Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 3 hours agoLast updated 3 hours ago The small blue sign hanging on the lamp-post advertises the area as a “shared space” for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. But there have been…
[ad_1] The overseas takeover of Royal Mail is set to come under scrutiny from MPs on the newly formed Commons business and trade select committee. Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, is expected to be questioned by the committee, chaired by Liam Byrne, the former Labour minister, when he appears before them next week. The planned…
[ad_1] A parcel company that previously received brickbats for poor service has more than doubled its annual pre-tax profits after a “record year” for deliveries. Evri said that a £32 million investment in customer service and the growing number of consumers shopping online for second-hand goods had helped to boost growth, with parcel volumes rising…
[ad_1] A dispersal order has been put in place after ongoing issues with youths causing anti-social behaviour. Copeland Police said the order, affecting Whitehaven Town Centre, came after ‘irresponsible behaviour’ that ‘takes officers away from dealing with other calls for service’. “Numerous youths have already been issued banning orders and parents receiving phone calls to…
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[ad_1] It is five years since Prince Andrew’s now infamous Newsnight interview. The dust had begun to settle but the recent Amazon Prime series, A Very Royal Scandal, shone a fresh spotlight on the King’s younger brother. While Netflix’s Scoop, shown in April, focused on the interview itself, this new account looked at the build up…
[ad_1] Exclusive: A poll shows a majority of voters believe key services including energy and water should be run by the state amid growing anger over sky-high bills and sewage pollution Royal Mail is among the services the public would like to see state-run ( Image: Getty Images) A majority of voters believe key services…
[ad_1] AFP UK Israel hits Gaza and Lebanon in deadly strikes Strikes by the Israeli army killed at least 20 people in Gaza on Sunday, the civil defence said, while also hitting a Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut’s international airport.Israel has been fighting on two fronts since September, ramping up attacks on Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah after…