A TRAINEE carpenter who imported “lethal” flick knives into the country claimed he wanted to put them on display because they resembled Wolverine’s claws. Levi Rhule, 21, said he ordered two 14cm retractable knives on a reputable website in ignorance of the laws prohibiting the importation of such weapons. Ipswich …
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Why it is progressive authoritarianism that could be the undoing of Joe Biden – and Sir Keir Starmer. Rupert Rivett / Alamy There is a stark message for the British Labour Party in the outcome of the recent election in Virginia, in the United States. The governorship was won by …
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Pret A Manger has launched its new festive menu in time for the Christmas season, with themed toasties and cakes available for customers. The popular sandwich shop, famous for its annual Christmas sandwich, launched the new menu today. Alongside the Christmas themed food, customers will have a range of hot …
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A close-knit Devon community is desperately hoping that a buyer can be found for the village’s much-loved Post Office and general stores. Chardstock Post Office and Stores, which comes with a three-bedroom house, is currently on the market for £350,00. Julie Gordon from estate agents Gordon and Rumsby said: “The …
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Christmas is the most magical time of the year, but it can be an expensive time of the year. With many of us having to fork out cash on gifts, nights out and tasty food – the festive period can leave a pretty noticeable hole in your pocket. READ MORE:Christmas …
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Some cocktails warm the blood. Others stimulate the mind. But some are simply designed to make life more fun or, perhaps in the case of the Royal Family, more bearable. Take the royals’ favourite rocket fuel that is Gordon’s Gin (with an alcohol content of 37.5 per cent), Dubonnet (a wine-based …
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Royal experts are demanding Prince Harry tears up his £112million Netflix deal and makes a stand over The Crown’s portrayal of Princess Diana. Royal biographer Angela Levin criticised the Duke of Sussex for not ‘finding his voice’ over the streaming giant’s controversial portrayal of his mother. It comes after Princess …
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Bun throwing has been taking place in Abingdon for centuries and is often staged to celebrate major Royal occasions. It could return in 2022 to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Here we remember previous celebrations when buns were thrown from the roof of the county hall museum into the market …
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Amazon customers are furious after the Buy Now button is causing some customers to cancel deliveries. It comes as shoppers trying to get a bargain on the run-up to Black Friday and Christmas as companies like Royal Mail are urging customers to shop early. Amazon today launched it’s Black Friday …
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The use of drones in logistics could result in £2.8bn of savings and boost productivity, according to a government report into robotics. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) said investment by companies such as Ocado and Amazon into robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) was already transforming …
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