Midwives could strike for just the second time in 140 years in a dispute over pay. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging its members in England and Wales to vote in favour of industrial action when a four-week ballot period begins on November 11. All RCM members who …
Read More »Brother of suspect in California family’s killing arrested
The younger brother of a man suspected in the kidnapping and killings of an eight-month-old baby, her parents and an uncle, was arrested on suspicion he helped his brother destroy evidence. Alberto Salgado, 41, was accused of criminal conspiracy, accessory and destroying evidence, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said. Suspect …
Read More »Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales still hasn’t departed for repairs
The beleaguered Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales failed to depart Portsmouth for Fife on Friday night following a string of delays caused by technical problems. It had been expected to sail on Monday but work was not completed in time to remove the giant propeller and the …
Read More »‘Harry and Meghan put the spotlight back on them’ Royal expert gives view on media row | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
It comes as Prince Harry, along with musician Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost and Baroness Doreen Lawrence launched a lawsuit against the publication on Thursday, which produces the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday. Speaking to GB News, Nicholas Owen reflected on …
Read More »HFBS lends £68,000 to save auction purchase
Holme Finance Bridging Solutions (HFBS) has provided a £68,000 loan for a developer looking to complete the purchase of a property bought at auction. The client only had seven days to complete the acquisition, after their initial lender was unable to provide the funds due to withdrawing its product at …
Read More »Owner of Lindeth Fell in Bowness passed away
Diana Kennedy managed the luxury bed and breakfast with her daughters Sheena, Jo and Kate since 1984. During that time it became a very successful business and has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor. When the business announced the death of Mrs Kennedy on its Facebook page, many commented praising her warmth and …
Read More »Harry and Meghan ‘plan year of reconciliation with Royal Family’… but only AFTER memoir
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a year-long thaw in relations with the rest of the Royal Family – but not until Harry’s contentious memoir is out and the couple’s hotly-awaited Netflix series has premiered, it has been claimed. Their plan to reconcile with their estranged relatives comes within …
Read More »Temporary Christmas jobs available at Primark, TK Maxx, Boots and Royal Mail
Are you looking to earn some extra cash over the festive season? Primark, TK Maxx, Boots and the Royal Mail are amongst the companies looking to hire additional staff over the Christmas period. If you want to help spread the festive cheer to North East families you could land the …
Read More »Draconid meteor shower to put on a show in the night sky
Skygazers are set to catch a glimpse of celestial fireworks on Saturday night as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust. The Draconid meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, will peak on October 8 in the afternoon but the best time to see it will be in …
Read More »Dunfermline: Royal Mail postie celebrates retirement after 43 years in West Fife
IT’S the end of an era at Dunfermline’s sorting office as a 43-year career comes to an end for one city postie. James Young, 66, retired at the end of last week, clocking out on Thursday before standing on the picket line with his co-workers for the final time during …
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