A former school teacher who later became known for his mission to remove rubbish from his local village in Trafford has died at the age of 84. Keith Neal would walk an average of 750 miles a year picking up litter from near his home in Hale and in south …
Read More »Mary Quant, the fashion designer synonymous with the 1960s
Dame Mary Quant has died at the age of 93, a statement released on behalf of her family confirmed. The British fashion designer was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt and was one of the most influential figures in the fashion scene of the 1960s. Here are some images …
Read More »Legend of Robin Hood told in stamps
Image caption, The Royal Mail who make the stamps for the UK, said they have themes of friendship, humanity, loyalty and love. the stamps also feature the head of King Charles III as his silhouette replaces that of Queen Elizabeth II on stamps and money. Source link
Read More »In Pictures: Mary Quant, the fashion designer synonymous with the 1960s
Dame Mary Quant has died at the age of 93, a statement released on behalf of her family confirmed. The British fashion designer was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt and was one of the most influential figures in the fashion scene of the 1960s. Here are some images …
Read More »Why is Britain’s Socialist Workers Party downplaying the no-confidence petition against the RCN nurses’ union leadership?
The below-inflation pay deal between Britain’s main health unions and the Conservative government has provoked anger among National Health Service (NHS) workers. It is likely the deal will be rejected by nurses in balloting that closes Friday April 14, with members of Unison, Unite and other health unions voting on …
Read More »A Recent 45% Surge in Ransomware Attacks Has Cybersecurity Community on High Alert
Industry watchers are reporting a noteworthy uptick in ransomware attacks reported in February 2023, according to a recent Computer Weekly article, “Ransomware attacks up 45% in February, LockBit responsible.” There are several factors at play that might explain the surge, but NCC Group’s Global Threat Intelligence Team reports that one …
Read More »Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates Robin Hood with April 13 issue
By David Hartwig Great Britain’s Royal Mail illustrates the legend of English folk outlaw Robin Hood on a set of 10 stamps issued April 13. The 10 first-class stamps (currently £1.10), presented in two se-tenant (side-by-side) strips of five, depict different scenes from the legend. An inscription on each stamp …
Read More »Miniskirt Designer Mary Quant Dead at 93
Mary Quant, a British designer who revolutionized fashion and is credited with making miniskirts popular, is dead. Mary died peacefully Thursday at her home in Surrey, in southern England … according to her family. She’s famous for designing colorful and sexy miniskirts that defined the swinging ’60s, as well as …
Read More »Warrington slams Royal Mail for ‘parcel deliveries only
A LOCAL Councillor has slammed the Royal Mail for not delivering mail to rural parts of Fermanagh. Cllr Victor Warrington states that those living in the east of the County have been waiting days – and in some cases more than a week – for letters, including hospital appointments and Mother’s Day …
Read More »Bringing feminism into fashion: the legacy of ‘trailblazer’ Dame Mary Quant
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Dame Mary Quant, a fashion designer who defined the mod style of the Swinging Sixties, has died aged 93. The Welsh designer – …
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