Parents will be applying to send their children to primary, junior and middle schools across Hertfordshire with many new infants starting school for the first time. Choosing the right school for your child can be an incredibly daunting task for any parent. Fortunately, Ofsted can help make the task a …
Read More »Catherine, Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey in memory of Queen
The Princess of Wales will return to host a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey which will pay tribute to the late Queen. The celebratory event held on Thursday December 15 will honour the values Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated throughout her life, “including empathy, compassion and support for others”, …
Read More »Royal Family News: Prince Harry Wanted Ex’s to Participate in “Nuclear” Memoir, Told NO
British royal family news divulges that Prince Harry expected his friends and ex’s to be a part of his bombshell memoir, despite expecting them not to talk to the media on their own terms. The memoir finally has a release date, January 10, 2023 and it also has a title …
Read More »National bank holiday announced for coronation of King Charles III
There will be a national bank holiday on May 8 next year to mark the Royal Coronation. The coronation of King Charles III will take place two days before at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6. The bank holiday will take place across the UK. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said …
Read More »Bonfire Night 2022: Bridport and Lyme Regis
It was touch and go as to whether or not firework displays would go ahead across west Dorset tonight. Heavy rain and strong winds earlier today threatened to make Bonfire Night a washout. Luckily, Bridport and Lyme Regis were able to go ahead. Fireworks at Lyme Photo: Andy Potter Photography Hundreds of …
Read More »Twitter launches update that lets you pay for verification badge
Twitter has started rolling out its revamped subscription service that allows anyone to pay for a verification badge. An update to the platform’s iOS app, launched on Saturday, says the new-look Twitter Blue is now live, with the checkmark on your account listed among the perks of paying $7.99 a …
Read More »Gobserton, Pinchbeck, Quadring, Spalding and Surfleet clubs feature in our community news roundup
Our latest roundup features community news from across the district. Gosberton Are there any gardeners who would like to create something special at The Marjorum Hall in Gosberton Risegate? It is hoped to form a community gardening group including those with experience and enthusiastic beginners. Contact Lesley Jacobs on 07886 …
Read More »UK nurses vote to strike in first ever national action
Nurses across the UK have voted to strike in the first ever national action over a pay dispute. The strike ballot among more than 300,000 members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) was the biggest ever in the union’s 106-year history. Its general secretary Pat Cullen said: “Our strike …
Read More »Extra bank holiday confirmed for King Charles III’s coronation
Downing Street has said that the holiday will fall on Monday, May 8 following the King’s Coronation at Westminster Abbey two days earlier on Saturday, May 6. The bank holiday will take place across the UK. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said it will be an opportunity for families and communities …
Read More »Royal Mail’s switch to barcoded stamps will leave customers with £40million worth of unusable ones
Royal Mail’s switch to barcoded stamps will leave customers with £40 million worth of unusable old ones – enough to cover THREE football pitches From the end of January 2023 only the new barcoded stamps will be valid There are fears customers will not be able to use up their old …
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