HSBC UK has informed customers about the temporary closure of its Grimsby branch for refurbishment. The local branch shut its doors on Tuesday, October 7, and is scheduled to welcome customers back on Wednesday, October 23. Fran Kew, HSBC UK’s Local Director, said: “We continue to invest in our branch …
Read More »Council confirms plans for new primary school with dedicated SEN department – South London News
A new primary school with a dedicated department for children with special educational needs is set to open in Wandsworth under new plans confirmed by the council. Nine Elms School, set to be built by the autumn of 2026, will include a 16-place social, emotional and mental health specialist base. …
Read More »Post Office IT transformation project was ‘set up to fail’, chairman tells inquiry
The Post Office’s once-in-a-generation project to replace the controversial Horizon system was “set up to fail” and needs to be reset, its chairman has told the public inquiry. Nigel Railton told the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry that in 2021, when the New Branch IT (NBIT) project was embryonic, two …
Read More »UK says Taylor Swift given police escort usually reserved for royal family after attack bid in Vienna, but denies special treatment
LONDON, Oct 9 — US star Taylor Swift got a special police escort for her London concerts after an alleged suicide attack plot led to the cancellation of three performances in Vienna. Culture Minister Lisa Nandy denied the singer was given preferential treatment, after reports she had a motorbike escort …
Read More »Royal photographer Anwar Hussein dies aged 85: Snapper advised Diana about Islam and captured Princess’ lonely Taj Mahal snap
Anwar Hussein, who has died aged 85, was the longest-serving royal photographer, credited with helping change the public view of the British Royal Family. Through his impressive photos, captured across five decades, the African-born photo journalist gave rise to a more informal and candid variety of royal photography. Given his relaxed style, Anwar …
Read More »ICAEW data shows slight drop in Scottish business confidence
CONFIDENCE among Scottish businesses has slightly decreased but still remains high and is generally in line with the UK average. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales’s survey for the third quarter of the year showed confidence at 14.2 on the index, a drop from 15.4 in the …
Read More »Church karaoke and clergy fashion at Milton Keynes Christian show
Christian Resources Exhibition Juliet Hemingway will be exhibiting bright and beautiful clerical textiles Ecclesiastical karaoke and clergy fashion are among the offerings going on display at an event on Wednesday. The Christian Resources Exhibition, often described as the “Ideal Church Show”, will be appearing to the masses at the Marshall …
Read More »Queen Mary of Denmark stuns in purple as she and King Frederik greet the Icelandic president
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark welcomed the president of Iceland to Denmark today, marking the beginning of Halla Tómasdóttir’s two-day state visit. Mary, 52, looked regal in a monochromatic, purple ensemble, including a Soeren Le Schmidt coat dress, matching headband, gloves, and a bag. She layered the outfit with a …
Read More »Global Airlines’ first Airbus A380 begins heavy maintenance ahead of 2025 commercial launch
Global A380 taking off from Prestwick Global Airlines has taken a significant step towards launching its first Airbus A380 into commercial service by sending the aircraft, registered as 9H-GLOBL, to the Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) facility in Dresden for heavy maintenance. The A380, which arrived in Dresden from Prestwick, Scotland, will …
Read More »Billie Piper and Refuge Expose the Hidden Scars of Control
In a new ad, directed by BAFTA-winner Georgi Banks-Davies, Piper voices the real-life experiences of survivors. These are stories that remain largely untold—not because they aren’t important, but because speaking out is often too dangerous or emotionally overwhelming. By giving voice to these testimonies, Piper helps break the silence, ensuring …
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