“There are plenty of stages to go in the ownership discussion,” said Alex Mahon, the ever-optimistic chief executive of Channel 4, days before the government’s plans to privatise the broadcaster are to be announced in this week’s Queen’s speech. On Thursday, Mahon publicly shared what she termed an “attractive, realistic …
Read More »Princess Anne wraps up warm as she plants a tree at ‘world class’ wildlife park in Scotland
At one with nature! Princess Anne wraps up warm as she plants a tree at ‘world class’ wildlife park in Scotland The Princess Royal, 71, visited new Wildlife Discovery Centre in the Highlands The new site is being established by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Princess Anne planted a …
Read More »Woodlands Community to hold memorial for Esther Brown in Glasgow
A GLASGOW woman is to be remembered with a special event a year after her tragic death. Esther Brown, 67, was described as “a much-loved and active member of the community” and now locals are coming together to unveil a memorial stone dedicated to her. Woodlands Community has arranged the event for …
Read More »How to spot a scam delivery message and how you can report them
Let’s be real – you can pretty much order anything online these days. From food and groceries to clothes and household items, everything is just a click away from being ordered straight to your doorstep. With more and more online deliveries piling up, there has been an increase in hackers …
Read More »Post boxes have been painted green and people aren’t happy about it
Traditionally, there is only one colour for Royal Mail post boxes. In cities, towns and villages across the UK they stand out in that traditional deep red colour. And while some were painted gold after Team GB triumphs in the London 2012 Olympics, one village has seen the police called …
Read More »Post boxes have been painted green and people aren’t happy about it
Traditionally, there is only one colour for Royal Mail post boxes. In cities, towns and villages across the UK they stand out in that traditional deep red colour. And while some were painted gold after Team GB triumphs in the London 2012 Olympics, one village has seen the police called …
Read More »RICHARD KAY: The royal who can teach Harry a thing or two about service… and loyalty
Who would have thought that a word as simple as ‘service’ could become so lethal? Weaponised by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, it has been used with frequency in their incendiary attacks on the Royal Family. There was that extraordinary blast last year when Buckingham Palace noted that …
Read More »Top-rated artisan gelateria to open a branch in Witney
Italian-born Lewis Ratto had such fond memories of eating ice-cream in his hometown of Rome that when he moved to the UK he decided to start a food truck. Mr Ratto has had planning permission to redevelop the unit formerly occupied by Whittard in Marriotts Walk since last year but …
Read More »I knew I had to change after working Royal Mail nightshift, says aspiring boss and Open Goal host Si Ferry
IT was pitch dark in the north of Glasgow as Simon Ferry traipsed home from his Royal Mail night shift. Then a lightbulb went on over his head. 4 Open Goal host Si FerryCredit: Les Gallagher – The Sun Glasgow 4 Ferry has taken charge of Lowland League side BroomhillCredit: …
Read More »13 weird and wonderful royal items to help you host the best Jubilee garden party
In June people up and down the UK will be celebrating the Platinum Jubilee as Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne. From June 2-5 we can enjoy a special extended bank holiday, allowing celebrations to take place to celebrate the …
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