How Vale Royal Talking News keeps communities connected

EVERY Thursday when the Guardian is published, a whole team of volunteers springs into action to help people who can’t read the news to find out about what’s going on in their community. Once our weekly titles hit the shelves, the super-efficient team at Vale Royal Talking News gets ready …

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Q&A: What is the royal train?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are setting off on a festive morale-boosting tour around the country on the Royal Train. Yes. The present Royal Train came into service in 1977 to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, but the royal family have had their own dedicated train since Queen Victoria’s …

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Why were my bargain boots such big bother? | Money

Q During the pandemic we have probably all been tempted to buy online from unfamiliar brands. Blesher, a Spanish shoe company, advertised some stylish boots on Instagram at a discounted price. Being a tall gentleman, and the fact that these were available in a size 47 was tempting, I ordered …

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