A man was ‘disgusted’ after seeing a postman push his fragile package over a high door on his home security camera. Michael Hamill, who lives in Harehills, Leeds with his wife Sara Shepherd, believed the delivery man’s actions had chipped the ‘irreplaceable’ ashtray inside. But the couple were left even …
Read More »Kevin McDonald on the Royal Mail mishap which almost cost Dundee United star his brother’s kidney
Dundee United new boy Kevin McDonald has told of how a botched Royal Mail delivery almost cost him his brother’s kidney. The ex-Scotland man underwent a transplant last year after his older sibling Fraser donated one of his kidneys. However, the former Sheffield United, Burnley and Fulham midfielder nearly never …
Read More »Elizabeth II says wants Camilla to be Queen Consort as Platinum Jubilee starts
London (AFP) – Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades, marking the landmark date with an announcement that she wants Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, to ultimately be known as Queen Consort. The 95-year-old monarch begins her Platinum Jubilee …
Read More »Kevin McDonald on kidney transplant trip as Dundee United recruit jokes: ‘I don’t want to look like a bag of space’
Kevin McDonald is looking for a new lease of life on the pitch after facing a desperate fight for survival off it. Dundee United’s new boy was in dire need of a kidney transplant, but while his brother Fraser was a match and donated one of his own, McDonald’s body …
Read More »Jubilee Queen on ‘sparkling’ form as she celebrates Platinum milestone at Sandringham Reception
The monarch reaches 70 years on the throne on Sunday and hosted a reception at Sandringham House on the eve of her historic Accession Day. The Queen was on “sparkling” form as she laughed and joked at a celebratory reception on the eve of her Platinum Jubilee. The monarch, just …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth II attends party on Jubilee eve | Life
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth reacts as she attends a reception in the Ballroom of Sandringham House which is the Queen’s Norfolk residence, with representatives from local community groups to celebrate the start of the Platinum Jubilee, in Sandringham, B LONDON, Feb 5 ― Queen Elizabeth II made a rare public appearance …
Read More »Cop’s wife on child abuse images charges
A SERVING police officer’s wife has been charged with distributing indecent images of children. ut the 42-year-old Co Antrim woman cannot be named after a judge ruled there was a “real and imminent” risk to her life by suicide if she is identified in the media. She faces three charges …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth’s golden carriage ‘to return for Platinum Jubilee’
Queen Elizabeth’s golden carriage could reappear for her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 95-year-old monarch has previously confessed to feeling uncomfortable during her ride in the Gold State Coach for her Coronation – but it’s now being refurbished ahead of the Jubilee. A source told The Sun newspaper: “It would be …
Read More »Ban on red diesel will hit charity events, says Allister
The red diesel fuel ban will hit charity events, ploughing matches and pleasure cruising, an MLA has warned. rom April, Government plans mean red diesel will only be allowed for use in agriculture, rail transport and non-commercial heating. Construction and manufacturing sectors have warned it could cost them up to …
Read More »Royal Mail axing traditional stamps – and you may have to pay to receive post
People will be charged up to £3.50 to get their post when Royal Mail bans the use of traditional stamps. The postal service is introducing barcoded stamps next January and says it will not deliver letters and parcels bearing the old ones. They will be left at sorting offices with …
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