Spacehoppers and Wall Walkers: Toys from yesteryear

MECHANICS MADE EASY: Meccano has been a versatile means of keeping children (and more mature enthusiasts) entertained for more than a century (Image: Mirror Pics) Childhood toys will be fond memories for everyone. Many of these will be standard classics, such as toy castles and soldiers, dolls and dolls’ houses, …

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Royal family of Luxembourg baptise little Prince Francois

The Grand Ducal family of Luxembourg got together yesterday to celebrate the baptism of Prince Francois.  Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and his wife Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie celebrated their little one’s special occasion in the presence of their loved ones and friends at Fischbach Church.  In pictures shared by the …

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New replacement post box coming to Calstock

Last Thursday (May 25) the council received a letter from Royal Mail which outlined plans to install a replacement post box for the one that was removed last September from Fore Street. According to parish councillor Alistair Tinto, it will be placed at the Quay, on the green by the …

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Threat intelligence crucial, but isn’t one-size-fits-all

Criminal and state-sponsored hacking groups are increasingly choosing targets that will have the greatest impact on governments and the public. Breaches at government contractor Capita, the Royal Mail, and Denmark’s central bank over the last several months show how any organisation can be a target, meaning security teams must be …

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ITV gives scandal-hit CBI the cold shoulder

ITV gives scandal-hit CBI the cold shoulder: More blue-chip firms desert business lobby group on eve of crunch vote of confidence Broadcaster will not renew membership of CBI after sex and drugs allegations  BP, KPMG, TSB, Balfour Beatty and Ford are among latest members to resign  CBI relies on subscriptions …

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