The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is apologizing to students on the same day a court approved a $10-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over allegations a former teacher and photographer took intimate photos and released them without consent. The dance company has posted on its website a one-page apology, which was …
Read More »Astonishing plan to turn Tower of London’s royal moat into flower meadow
The last time they planted flowers here, the display became — overnight — one of the most wildly popular visitor attractions of modern times. Except that the flowers on that occasion were 888,246 ceramic poppies. And the whole installation was uprooted and sold off soon after the end of events …
Read More »Getting Transit Back on Track — from global crisis to unprecedented opportunity
Free Whitepaper Rebuild. Resume. Recover How Transportation Agencies and Airports Can Flourish Again Read our whitepaper that provides five steps that will help transport operators rebuild, resume, and recover. In this guide, Hitachi explain how digital technologies can improve safety, build a foundation for the future, and improve efficiencies across …
Read More »Mother of baby raped by Royal Navy officer says the paedophile should NEVER be released
The mother of a baby who was raped by a ‘manipulative and conniving, predatory paedophile’ has said he should have been jailed for life after he offended again within months of being released from prison. Former Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Geoffrey Rooney was jailed for 14 years in 2015 …
Read More »First Sea Lord plans Royal Navy with ‘more punch’ in coming years
Sir Ben Key spoke to defence industry leaders (Crown copyright) The head of the Royal Navy has said the service must face up to the challenge of a resurgent Russia in the coming years, adding that he plans to have a fleet which has “more punch” than it currently has. …
Read More »Duo have deals terminated at Southend United while two head out on loan
GOALKEEPER Harry Seaden and midfielder O’Shane Stewart have had their contracts terminated at Southend United. Seaden made six senior appearances for the Shrimpers but Stewart failed to work his way into the first team. Heading out on loan are right-back Rob Howard and striker Matt Rush. Rush will spend the …
Read More »Wordle 237: Why has my Wordle streak been reset?
The New York Times has moved to say it is investigating why streaks have been reset for Wordle gamers on the day the popular word puzzle moved platforms. Users who navigate to the game’s original home – powerlanguage.co.uk – are now redirected to the NYT website, following the game’s sale …
Read More »Martin Lewis on how to swap your old stamps before they become worthless
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to everyone with unused Royal Mail first or second class stamps at home. The financial guru urged viewers of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live to exchange any unused stamps they have lying around the house before they expire at the start of next …
Read More »William calls for faster pace in efforts to repair the planet
The Duke of Cambridge has warned “change is not happening fast enough or at the scale we need” to repair the planet and avert “devastating planetary and humanitarian” crises. William voiced his concerns in a speech at the Dubai Expo 2020 and said despite the gains made at the recent …
Read More »Buckingham Palace sparkling wine goes on sale to celebrate Platinum Jubilee
Royal fans can celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with some official Buckingham Palace fizz after the Royal Collection launched a new vintage English sparkling wine. The £39 special edition bottle created to mark the monarch’s milestone is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, made exclusively from …
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