Kate, who had wowed racegoers with a striking red dress, celebrated and clapped from the royal box after the aptly named Sandringham Stakes was won by Coppice, ridden by popular jockey Frankie Dettori. The King and Queen, who have taken on the late Queen’s stable of racehorses, notched up their …
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Workers were putting the finishing touches on an interim six-lane roadway that will serve motorists during construction of a permanent bridge. Crews worked around the clock and were poised to finish ahead of schedule. The interstate was scheduled to reopen at noon, according to the governor’s office. The elevated section …
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The British rock duo performed a selection of their hits on Friday ahead of headliners Arctic Monkeys. Drummer Ben Thatcher appeared wearing a black Arctic Monkeys vest, in a nod to the Sheffield rockers, and later patrolled the stage geeing up the crowds. After kicking off with hit songs including …
Read More »Princess of Wales stuns in scarlet Alexander McQueen dress at Royal Ascot
The Princess of Wales enjoyed the festivities on the penultimate day of Royal Ascot 2023 as she enjoyed the company of other royals and famous faces – and even gave her husband a cheeky tap on the bottom. Looking stunning in a scarlet Alexander McQueen dress, Kate, 41, engaged in a …
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Counterfire’s weekly digest with the latest on strikes and workplace struggles You can sign up to receive News from the Frontline straight in your inbox 2,000 members of Unite’s Faith branch who are in the C of E Clergy and Advocates section have lodged a pay claim for the first …
Read More »Man who admitted causing death of Co-op worker in crash avoids jail
Paula Heaney, 57, was on her way to work at the supermarket chain’s Thatto Heath shop when she was involved in the crash on January 28, 2021. She died at the scene between junction five and six on the M62 at Tarbock Island. Peter Maddrell, of Warbrook Road, Roby, denied the more serious charge …
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On April 22, 2023, at around 12.45am police observed a Mini on the Gola Road and its junction with the Lisnagole Road. It was stationary and appeared as if someone was being left off however, there was loud revving heard by the officers. They followed the car along Gola Road …
Read More »Kate triumphant after Frankie Dettori’s win at Royal Ascot
Kate, who had wowed racegoers with a striking red dress, celebrated and clapped from the royal box after the aptly named Sandringham Stakes was won by Coppice, ridden by popular jockey Frankie Dettori. The King and Queen, who have taken on the late Queen’s stable of racehorses, notched up their …
Read More »More Royal Mail workers write to denounce Communication Workers Union
The World Socialist Web Site continues to be sent comments by Royal Mail workers ahead of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) ballot finally arranged for June 22-July 11. Postal workers are being told by the union to vote for a sellout cutting their wages in real terms, ripping up their …
Read More »Driver who skidded out of control on M62 at more than 80 mph killing kind Co-op worker spared prison
A Warrington Royal Mail worker, who aquaplaned at high speed on the M62 leading to the death of a popular woman motorist, has walked free from court. Paula Heaney, 57, was on the M62 from Liverpool on her way to work at the Co-op store in Thatto Heath, St Helens, …
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