New picture of Queen’s Fell Pony Emma released

A new picture has been released of one of the Queen’s favourite ponies who made a poignant appearance at her funeral. Emma the Fell Pony stood at the side of the Long Walk on the approach to Windsor Castle as the coffin carrying her devoted owner was driven past at …

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What the papers say – October 9

The papers continue to report on feuds within the Conservative Party. The Sunday Telegraph says the Prime Minister has told Tory MPs to “unite or face disaster”, while The Independent reports she is attempting to “sideline” the Home Secretary to loosen immigration rules. 🗞 The front page of tomorrow’s Sunday …

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Japanese avant-garde composer Toshi Ichiyanagi dies at 89

Avant-garde pianist and composer Toshi Ichiyanagi, who studied with John Cage and went on to lead Japan’s advances in experimental modern music, has died. He was 89. Ichiyanagi, who was married to Yoko Ono before she married John Lennon, died on Friday, according to the Kanagawa Arts Foundation, where Ichiyanagi …

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When does Spotify Wrapped 2022 come out?

Every year we all wait patiently to find out what music we’ve been listening to for the past year. As Spotify Wrapped sums up your year in music, sharing your top artists, songs, genre, the artist you should keep an eye on and even your moods. What once began as …

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Labour to legalise online voting for strikes

Labour will make it easier for unions to hold votes on strike action by legalising electronic ballots. © OLI SCARFF Labour has now said that it would introduce electronic voting if Sir Keir Starmer leads the next government – OLI SCARFF With nurses and civil servants among those currently being …

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Alleged cannabis farmers appear before Oxford magistrates

Lupton Road, Thame Picture: GOOGLE A pair of alleged cannabis farmers have appeared before the magistrates’ court. Ajet Xhaja, 21, and Klajdi Vraja, 20, were arrested along with an estimated 800 cannabis plants in an industrial unit in Lupton Road, Thame, on October 7. Appearing before Oxford Magistrates’ Court on …

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