The Duchess of Cambridge shared a fond moment with Prince Charles last night as they joined other family members for the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. For the first time, it was apparent how slimmed down the Family has become, with fewer in …
Read More »Kate Middleton: ‘Queen-in-waiting’ delivers ‘leadership message’ for Remembrance Day
After posting the video on her social media channels, Kate Middleton then released a personal statement. Kate posted on her Twitter and Instagram socials: “‘It was a true honour to spend time with Colonel Blum and thank him for the sacrifices he made for our country. Speaking to him highlighted …
Read More »Rare royal title that could be given to Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte could be given a unique title to recognise her high-profile in the Royal Family for being the only daughter of future king William. The six-year-old is fourth in line to the throne and is expected to remain a key figure as she grows up even in the new, …
Read More »Pontefract post office ‘vital to the community’ is closed and post box fenced in
The Hardwick Road Post Office of Maple Drive was closed for two months last year but reopened in May 2020. It closed again on October 1, 2021 and a letter went out to residents saying that the closure was temporary due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Sign up to our daily newsletter …
Read More »Royal Marine is ‘dying of cancer after MoD-sponsored medical trial failed to identify brain tumour’
Royal Marine Lance Corporal Rian Ilett’s tumour was benign when it appeared on an MRI scan in 2017 A Royal Marine is facing death after a Ministry of Defence-sponsored medical trial failed to identify his brain tumour. Lance Corporal Rian Ilett’s tumour was benign when it appeared on an MRI scan …
Read More »Delivered to hell: Wronged Subpostmasters were branded criminals, jailed and even driven to suicide
Between sobs, Wendy Buffrey poured out her relief — and her anger. ‘I can’t believe it’s all over,’ she declared at the Royal Courts of Justice in London in April this year. ‘Nearly 14 years . . . It’s horrendous we were all put in this position in the first place. …
Read More »King’s Lynn woman jailed following disturbance at Royal Mail delivery office
A Lynn woman has gone to prison after a disturbance at the town’s Royal Mail delivery office triggered a suspended sentence. Cara Clarke, 33, had been given 12 weeks’ custody, suspended for one year, in June for assaulting an emergency worker. On Thursday, appearing before Lynn Magistrates’ Court, she pleaded …
Read More »What the papers say – November 13
The papers are led by public anger over the Government’s handling of the Owen Paterson affair. The Daily Mail reports Labour has taken a six-point lead over the Conservative party in a poll conducted in the wake of the Tory sleaze scandal. Saturday’s @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/f049PwuKE5 — Daily Mail U.K. …
Read More »How to spot a scam text message and what to do if you get one
If you own a mobile phone, the chances are you’ve been contacted by a scammer. It’s known as smishing – or phishing by SMS. For many, the text messages arrive daily, often purporting to be from recognisable companies but in fact they are anything but above board. In the past …
Read More »FTSE 100 shies away from return to pre-COVID levels like an anti-vaxxer faced with a needle
A quick look at which companies have done well since the FTSE 100 was last above 7,400 and which have soiled the bed. There are a few surprises in both camps. For a brief period today, the FTSE 100 rose above 7,400 and got back roughly to its pre-pandemic level …
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