A footbridge which was closed for repairs forcing people on a two-mile diversion is set to reopen temporarily after complaints from regular users. The Jackson’s Boat bridge between Sale and Chorlton closed last month due to safety concerns – but residents were told repairs could take nine months. This forced …
Read More »Jenny Hanley reveals memorable encounters with the royal family
From having the tissue she offered to the Queen confiscated to attempting to warm Prince Charles with a bottle of gin on a cold day of filming, Jenny Hanley has revealed the hilariously awkward situations she’s had with the royal family. The 74-year-old, who is now a presenter on Boom …
Read More »Will Netflix and Spotify deals make Prince Harry break promise to the Queen? | Palace Confidential
Daily Mail published this video item, entitled “Will Netflix and Spotify deals make Prince Harry break promise to the Queen? | Palace Confidential” – below is their description. Will Netflix and Spotify deals make Prince Harry break promise to the Queen? | Palace Confidential. Reports this week suggest that Prince …
Read More »This Is The Smallest-Ever Remote-Controlled Walking Robot
Sometimes being small is not an undesirable thing. In just the same way, researchers at North-Western University have finally succeeded, after simulations of a year and a half, in building the world’s smallest robot, which can be controlled remotely. It has a width of just half a millimeter, which makes …
Read More »Stocks with royal approval warrant your consideration
Tough times in stock markets tend to spark a flight to quality. But bonds, once the first stop on this dash, have been left reeling by spiralling inflation and interest rates. So the search is on for alternative safe havens, with some investors resolved to be inventive and have fun. And …
Read More »Parcel Delivery Market Size And Forecast
New Jersey, United States – The Verified Market Reports released the latest competent intelligence market research report on the Parcel Delivery Market, The report aims to provide a thorough and accurate analysis of the Parcel Delivery market, taking into account market forecast, competitive intelligence, technical risks, innovations, and other pertinent data. Its …
Read More »Platinum Jubilee: Virgin Experience Days experiences to spend the Jubilee bank holiday
Whether you’re wanting to walk in the footsteps of one of the most powerful families in the world or you want to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in style, this list might just be the inspiration you’ve been looking for. While February 8, 2022 officially marked 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and …
Read More »U.K. stocks continue positive streak, increase for third session
U.K. stocks climbed Friday, as the FTSE 100 Index UKX, +0.27% closed up 0.27% at 7,585.46. Of the FTSE 100 constituents, closed-end funds company Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC SMT, +6.57% saw the largest increase Friday, as shares increased 6.57%. Shares of food retail firm Ocado Group PLC OCDO, +5.01% …
Read More »The Queen has a ‘soft spot for Prince Harry’, royal biographer Andrew Morton claims
The Queen has a ‘soft spot for Prince Harry’ because of the ‘tragic nature of his mother Princess Diana’s death and his struggles to cope with it’, royal biographer Andrew Morton has claimed. Speaking on Lorraine when promoting his new book, The Queen, the British author said Her Majesty, 96, would …
Read More »Campaign group celebrates net-zero commitments by UK DB pension trio | News
Co-op, M&S and Royal Mail pension schemes have made portfolio net-zero commitments, showing that older, defined benefit (DB) plans can “navigate the obstacles they face in outlining a credible climate transition plan,” campaign group Make My Money Matter (MMMM) has said. The three schemes have all recently made their commitments …
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