Simon Lilley was crowned Bowls Maker of the Year 2023 by Bowls England for his selfless work with the Royal Mail Cart Bowls Club which was started by his great-grandfather 99 years ago. The club’s secretary has helped to put on Bowls’ Big Weekend events for the past two years …
Read More »As Cressida Bonas employs Meghan’s hairdresser for ‘fringe-tastic’ do – the stylists behind the most iconic royal looks, from Kate’s wedding ‘demi-chignon’ to Princess Anne’s ‘beehive’
The Royal Family is expected to maintain perfect poise on every occasion. Their role involves numerous rules and traditions, including strict adherence to etiquette and styling choices. So it’s no wonder that royal women have tended to rely upon a select group of trusted hairdressers, often establishing a close working …
Read More »Queen Mary puts on united front with King Frederik on Amalienborg Palace balcony as she matches in pink with mother-in-law Queen Margrethe for her husband’s birthday
King Frederik and Queen Mary put on a united front as they appeared on the Amalienborg Palace balcony for the monarch’s birthday today. The father-of-four is celebrating his first birthday since he ascended the throne today and greeted crowds of royal fans who had gathered outside the residence. For the occasion, Mary …
Read More »Award-winning volunteer to bring bowls club centenary in in style
Simon Lilley was crowned Bowls Maker of the Year 2023 by Bowls England for his selfless work with the Royal Mail Cart Bowls Club which was started by his great-grandfather 99 years ago. The club’s secretary has helped to put on Bowls’ Big Weekend events for the past two years …
Read More »Royal Mail workers launch 48-hour strike over pay
Picket lines have been mounted outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices after workers launched a 48-hour strike in a worsening dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between the two sides were held on Thursday but …
Read More »Living It Up In Liverpool
A COUPLE won £30,000 each in People’s Postcode Lottery – after dreaming about the number three. Excited Jo, and husband Steve, started thinking about what their winnings could be. And they were left stunned when Royal Mail worker Jo’s prediction of a ‘three’ figuring in the amount came true. Jo, …
Read More »Red flag sign when driving could be symptom of ‘silent killer’
Dementia, a term that encompasses a range of symptoms associated with brain decline, is believed to impact close to a million individuals across the UK. The early stages of dementia may present with memory lapses and alterations in personality. Yet, due to its prevalence in those over 65, these signs …
Read More »Round-up of strikes and potential industrial action affecting the UK
Workers at Royal Mail, BT and journalists on some newspapers were on strike on Wednesday amid continuing industrial action across the country over pay, jobs and conditions. Strikes or ballots for industrial action are being announced virtually every day as workers across the country join the growing campaign for pay …
Read More »Refusing mandatory National Service won’t lead to prison, home secretary says after Tory policy launch
Nobody would go to jail for refusing to comply with National Service under a Conservative government, the home secretary has said. In the Conservatives’ first policy announcement of the general election campaign, Rishi Sunak said on Saturday he would introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds if …
Read More »Prince Andrew is seen riding his horse at Windsor – after King Charles revealed plans to cancel royal events that could ‘distract’ from the general election
Prince Andrew was spotted on a horse ride around the Windsor Castle estate, a day after his elder brother, King Charles III, announced he will postpone engagements ‘which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign’. The Duke of York, 64, looked contemplative as he rode around the …
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