It was petrol, not a pandemic, which dominated the headlines more than two decades ago when fuel price protests almost brought the country to a grinding halt. With motorists already queuing to fill up their vehicles after some of the largest fuel operators said they would have to ration supplies …
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The FTSE 100 hasn’t moved much over the whole week, ending Friday 24 September at 7,053 points for a modest 1.2% gain on the week. But it’s taken a roundabout route getting there, dropping sharply on Monday morning before easing back over the rest of the week. London’s top index …
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Mel Greig made headlines and faced plenty of scrutiny for her part in the tragic 2012 royal prank scandal. And in the years since, she has rebuilt her life and moved forward after resigning from 2DayFM in 2013. The 38-year-old now works for PR agency BrandiT, based on Queensland’s Gold …
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Royal Oak couple gets postcards from the 1970s in mail, looks for rightful owner. Postcards – they are a fascinating read – and they were sent to the right … Source link
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Royal Oak couple gets postcards from the 1970s in mail, looks for rightful owner Postcards – they are a fascinating read – and they were sent to the right address, but they weren’t addressed to Vince and her boyfriend. In fact, they weren’t even born when these postcards were sent. …
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There were only a handful of people there for the long-awaited switch-on of the Paignton seafront lights – but it was quite a significant moment. Mayor Terry Manning reflected on it as pushed the button, mentioning the two Fragrance Group hotels now quickly talking shape on the promenade just across the …
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Halfway through its inaugural season, the Extreme E has revealed the first look at how the second season of the all-electric off-road series is shaping up. The sport for purpose electric racing series takes place in off-road locations as part of its mission to drive awareness of climate change issues, …
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Meghan Markle took a page out of Michelle Obama’s stylebook on Friday when she stepped out in New York in a monochromatic maroon suit — a look strikingly similar to the much-lauded outfit the former First Lady wore to President Joe Biden’s inauguration. The Duchess of Sussex, 40, donned a …
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Royal Mail has apologised for delays to postal deliveries in Romford because of Covid-related absences. Andy Butler, a pensioner who lives in Straight Road, said he has been left without deliveries for two weeks. He is not able to walk to his nearest Post Office on Trowbridge Road due a respiratory condition. …
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By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Britain’s Prince Andrew has accepted service in the United States of a sexual assault lawsuit by a woman who said the Duke of York forced her to have sex with him at the London home of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The prince and …
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