Published: 10:41 Tuesday 31 December 2019 CREW on a ship welcomed onboard a special furry guest to raise awareness and money for charity. The crew of Wightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight welcomed a giant cuddly teddy bear who’s touring the country to increase awareness and help raise money …
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Courts in Tayside and Fife saw plenty of action in 2019, with Dundee sheriffs on the bench Monday to Friday every week. The criminal justice system is a cornerstone of our society, from the police, procurator fiscal service, solicitors, court officials and sheriffs all working together to keep society safe. …
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By Press Association 2019 The Queen, the birth of Princess Charlotte and Meghan’s wedding to Harry The royal family’s decade has been one of celebration, from weddings, milestones and a jubilee to an abundance of royal babies. The Queen became the longest reigning monarch in history, the Duke of …
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Public service workers including police officers, nurses and teachers are among thousands of people caught up in pension scams which have seen their retirement pots plundered. An investigation claimed rogue investment schemes registered with HMRC sought about cold-calling savers to transfer their pensions over, seducing them with offers of better …
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The royal family have experienced a rollercoaster year filled with joyful family experiences, major visits by foreign leaders, momentous overseas tours – and one or two ‘bumpy’ moments that saw them plunged into turmoil. Prince Andrew retired from public life following a catastrophic BBC interview, the Queen welcomed US president Donald …
Read More »Royal Mail’s (RMG) Sell Rating Reaffirmed at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank reissued their sell rating on shares of Royal Mail (LON:RMG) in a research note issued to investors on Friday, December 6th, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on RMG. Societe Generale cut their price objective on shares of Royal Mail from GBX …
Read More »Thousands caught up as pensions plundered by rogue investment scams
Public service workers including police officers, nurses and teachers are among thousands of people caught up in pension scams which have seen their retirement pots plundered. An investigation claimed rogue investment schemes registered with HMRC sought about cold-calling savers to transfer their pensions over, seducing them with offers of better …
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Sailors walk through them all across the ship, and many do not give them a second thought. Watertight doors are a critical component of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and many other ships across the world, ever since the RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Titanic modernized …
Read More »50p Paddington Bear: eBay listing sells coin for £850 – but is it really rare?
Paddington Bear 50p coins are proving hugely popular. Released in 2019, the coins spark nostalgia for parents, and joy for children. That is because this coin is a Gold Proof coin. What does this mean? The Royal Mint issues a small number of special edition coins in 22 carat gold. …
Read More »All the shops closed on New Year’s Day including Aldi, Lidl, Boots, M&S and more
When you’ve woken up to the start of 2020 after a night out celebrating on New Year’s Eve, you might be wanting to nip out to the shops. Perhaps you need something for that hangover, or maybe you’ve come down with the flu as a punishment for all that partying. …
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