The death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the Sussexes’ bombshell Oprah interview and concern for the Queen’s health made 2021 a difficult year for the Windsors. In March, royal patriarch Philip spent a month in hospital and underwent heart surgery before returning to Windsor, but he died peacefully at the …
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UK Finance is warning online bargain hunters to be wary of scam parcel texts after new data revealed that just over half (55.94%) of all reported “smishing” messages in the final three months of this year have claimed to be from delivery firms. Huge numbers of parcels are expected by …
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Princess Beatrice’s husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi’s ex Dara Huang has celebrated Christmas in the USA with their five-year-old son Christopher, known as Wolfie. The American architect, 38, shared a rare picture of Wolfie opening presents by the tree, revealing that she felt ‘so happy’ to be able to spend the …
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In England, free bus passes are now available to those over the state pension age which is currently 66. However, there are also a variety of free and discounted travel options, especially for those living in London. Which are you eligible for? The checkers enable claimants to check: How to …
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More fines were issued to Essex parents after their children missed school last year than almost anywhere else in England, figures reveal. Fines for school absences dropped significantly across England during the coronavirus pandemic – which the National Association of Headteachers described as unsurprising, as the crisis “fundamentally changed” the …
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E-commerce fraud prevention venture, Forter, raised $300 million in Series F funding led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from Third Point Ventures and Adage Capital Management. Profits at Royal Mail soared as the coronavirus pandemic drove a surge in demand for online deliveries. Pretax profits jumped to £726 million in the …
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A family’s “beloved, sweet” dog aged just nine months has died after “two sharp iron bars” protruding from the ground on Southborough Common ripped through her body. Koba died last week (December 22) after the horrific incident while on a walk close to St Peter’s Church. Her devastated family drove …
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Kent has a rich and colourful history, but there are some facts that are absolutely astounding. There is something about Kent that seems to attract people. Whether it is the Romans or the rich and famous, people seem to fall in love with the county. Read more: The fascinating stories …
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If your house is on a festively-named street then you’ve got no excuse for not getting into the Christmas spirit – and the good news is that it might even increase your property value. A home with a festive street name can raise the value of the property drastically – …
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Are you still eligible for a free bus pass? SENIORS in England who want to use their free bus pass may have a harder time than those in the rest of the UK. Free bus passes are now available in England for those over the age of the state pension, …
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