The hydroplane, which broke records before Campbell’s tragic death on Coniston Water in 1967, will visit the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Poole on Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5. The club is the custodian of the World Water Speed Trophy, which has been presented to the fastest boat …
Read More »EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Could Prince William give Beatrice and Eugenie royal duties?
There has been much speculation about a potential return to some royal duties for Prince Harry. However, at New York Climate Week all the talk was about a bigger role in ‘The Firm’ for one of his cousins, who was also in the city. Princess Beatrice was in the Big …
Read More »What £1 could buy 30 years ago as people say ‘we had it so good’
A stroll down memory lane has led social media users to declare ‘we had it so good’ in the 90s. It was a time when a £1 coin went a long way, leaving many feeling very nostalgic. An Instagram post by @my90sthings shared a reel showing exactly what a quid …
Read More »Michelle Scrogham plans urgent meeting on Furness ICU limits
The ICU is only allowing those into critical care in levels one and two, with the most serious cases being sent to Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The decision came as a result of staff shortages at the hospital, with recent recruitment drives proving not to be as successful as initially hoped. …
Read More »Martin Lewis tells British Gas, EON and OVO customers to act before Tuesday
Martin Lewis has issued a call to action for customers of major energy firms such as British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO, and others, advising them to take steps before next Tuesday. Speaking on ITV1’s Good Morning Britain today, the money-saving expert highlighted how consumers can outsmart the impending price cap …
Read More »The law on what you can do if someone parks in front of your house
Ever found yourself ready to head out only to discover someone’s parked across your driveway? It’s a frustrating situation, but can you actually do anything about it? The answer depends on where you live. Unless there’s a specific bylaw in place, people blocking your driveway aren’t technically breaking the law. …
Read More »Strong winds cause further Isle of Man ferry disruption
Ferry travel between the Isle of Man and Lancashire has been further disrupted due to strong winds over the Irish Sea. The 08:45 BST sailing of the Manxman to Heysham and its 14:15 return were scrapped by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The vessel’s 19:45 journey to the …
Read More »Cancelled ferries means mail delays, says Post Office
Thursday, 26 September 2024 09:55 Isle of Man Post Office says ferry cancellations will mean delays to off-Island mail. The Steam Packet company cancelled a series of Manxman crossings today and yesterday because of bad weather. The post office says no mail left the Island this morning, and parcels and …
Read More »Rare coin sells for £1,700 at auction and there are more in circulation
An ultra-rare coin has sold for £1,700 at auction. The coin – which is a super-rare 25p piece – was handed out in change by accident and is the exact same shape as the normal 20p, with less than 50 believed to be out there in circulation. The coin was …
Read More »Postmistress finds unique King Charles £1 coin after Royal Mint error
62-year-old Diane Bath, who runs The Post Office in Broughton-in-Furness, told how a £1 coin that is estimated to be worth 600 times its face value was discovered in the till. The error by The Royal Mint meant the coi was created in brass, rather than the usual two-tone nickel. READ MORE: Mole digs …
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