A second attempt to turn a distinctive building into a shared house, turning garages into charity offices, and installing solar panels on a village hall are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset. Every week, the two …
Read More »‘She looks great!’: Royal fans gush over ‘beautiful’ Kate as glowing Princess of Wales makes public appearance in star-studded video praising Team GB’s Olympian efforts alongside rugged looking Prince William
Fans of the royal family have gushed over a ‘beautiful’ Kate after the Princess of Wales made an appearance alongside Prince William in a star-studded message to Team GB. Kate, who is continuing to undergo preventative chemotherapy, appeared in a special video shot for Team GB featuring a host of …
Read More »Bansky claims new swimming fish artwork on police box
Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new swimming fish artwork which has appeared on a police sentry box in the City of London. It marks the seventh animal-themed piece the elusive street artist has claimed this week by posting a photo of the artworks to his Instagram at 1pm. …
Read More »Thailand to celebrate two major royal anniversaries with special Khon performance Nov 7-Dec 8
Tickets for the performance are available in several price tiers, starting from 600 Baht, with a special rate of 180 Baht for students. The performance will run from November 7 to December 8 at the Thailand Cultural Center. Thailand is set to celebrate two major royal anniversaries with a special …
Read More »Urgent warning NOT to bin old first and second class stamps – check 4-step method to claim back money now – The Sun
MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has warned Brits not to bin old stamps to avoid losing money. All 1st or 2nd class stamps with the Queen’s profile on them became invalid last year in August. 1 A picture of a book of first-class postage stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth’s profileCredit: Reuters However, the finance gurus …
Read More »Harrier Exmoor Waterproof Jacket review: goes the…
Harrier is one of those British brands not many people know about, but they really should. The Peak District-based company produces some excellent value-for-money gear for trail runners, including the Exmoor Waterproof Jacket, the subject of this review. I’ve been using the waterproof shell for a few months, and it’s …
Read More »Red Arrows soar over Scottish capital to mark Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The iconic Red Arrows have wowed the crowds with a dazzling aerobatic display above the Scottish capital for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The nine Hawk aircraft filled the sky over Edinburgh Castle and along the Royal Mile with their signature red, white and blue smoke trails. This was the second of …
Read More »Remember When: Crowds gathered to watch the solar eclipse – Photo 1 of 1
1979: One of the oldest lawn tennis clubs in the world celebrated its centenary. Maidenhead Lawn Tennis Club was understood to have been founded just two years after the first Wimbledon championships – but its exact origins were shrouded in mystery. Members believed it was 100 years old after headed notepaper …
Read More »DWP: £150 payment for UK state pensioners under Warm Home Discount scheme
State pensioners are in line for an automatic £150 boost to their bank accounts. The Warm Home Discount, a scheme first launched by the Government in April 2011, is aimed at helping eligible customers across England, Scotland and Wales with their winter energy bills. The initiative is designed to provide …
Read More »Labour Aims For Bold Reform Amid Economic Challenges
The United Kingdom has recently found itself at the crossroads of economic recovery and reform under the newly-elected Labour government. At the helm is Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who successfully led his party to victory on July 4, 2023. But even as Labour takes the reins, the outlook for Britain’s …
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