Fire crews tackle blaze at Newport derelict building

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “SWFRS received a call at approximately 14:23 to reports of a fire at Mill Street, Civic Centre, Newport.” Crews from Malpas, Maindee and Cwmbran attended, using breathing apparatus and jets to extinguish the fire. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the …

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The Duchess of Kent’s mourning grandchildren: Lady Amelia Windsor attends late royal’s vigil at Westminster Cathedral with her cousins

The Duchess of Kent’s mourning grandchildren appeared sombre as they attended a vigil in honour of the late royal on Monday.  The Duchess’s coffin was carried in a royal hearse, designed by Queen Elizabeth, from her home in Kensington to Westminster Cathedral for a private vigil with her immediate family.  …

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Postal service in ‘crisis’, say residents and MP

Residents and an MP in part of Surrey area have criticised Royal Mail over delays to postal deliveries. Brian Nicholls-Lee, from Buckland, told BBC Radio Surrey he had faced long waits for important letters, such as those containing hospital appointments. The 86-year-old said he had had no post for five …

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