Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2020 in review Prince Harry said to have been “personally affronted” by a story published by the Mail on Sunday which claimed he turned his back to the Royal Marines after stepping down as senior royal in late March 2020. Prince Harry said in papers …
Read More »MUN prof criticizes ‘broken’ and ‘secretive’ process aimed at fixing N.L. financial predicament
A Memorial University professor is criticizing what he calls a flawed and secretive approach to addressing Newfoundland and Labrador’s troubling financial situation. “I think that the process is broken,” said Russell Williams, a professor in MUN’s political science department, Wednesday. “It’s become a bit of a waste of time … …
Read More »Paisley Express – Daily Record Online
A former tabloid journalist who survived a brutal acid attack has been selected to contest Paisley for the Scottish Conservatives at May’s Holyrood election. Russell Findlay spent more than 25 years working for national newspapers including the Sunday Mail, sister title of the Paisley Daily Express. And the 48-year-old said: …
Read More »Hatfield Delivery Office experiences postal delays
Post has been delayed in Hatfield, Welham Green, Brookmans Park and Essendon. The Royal Mail has said it’s “very sorry” that “resourcing issues” at its Hatfield Delivery Office have caused the delays. This will likely affect deliveries in parts of AL9 and AL10 areas this week, and into next week. Royal …
Read More »UK weather: Temperatures to plunge as low as -10C bringing snow showers and freezing fog
S now showers and freezing fog are set to sweep the UK in the coming days, with severe weather warnings covering most of the nation. Wintry conditions will be brought on by a “bank of rain” in the early hours with snow on the way later on Thursday, Met Office …
Read More »Hindu postal worker wins £200,000 after colleague mistook him for Muslim
A Hindu postal worker has won £200,000 over religious discrimination after a Christian colleague mistook him for a Muslim in a row over prayer rooms. Mathan Shunmugaraja set up work-related meetings in a row one of his Christian colleagues, Adam Day, used to pray in. Angered by the move, Mr …
Read More »Coronavirus lockdown UK: Parents are urged to report their child’s school to Ofsted
Schools were warned yesterday they risk facing inspections if their online lessons are not up to scratch. Gavin Williamson said they had a legal obligation to give ‘high-quality remote education’ to pupils stuck at home. And he advised parents to complain about poor provision and go to Ofsted if still unsatisfied. …
Read More »COVID-19: UK records 1,041 COVID deaths and highest daily increase in cases | UK News
The UK has recorded its highest number of COVID-related deaths since 21 April, and the highest daily increase in cases. The government figures reported on Wednesday afternoon showed another 1,041 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus. This is the 10th time since the pandemic …
Read More »Lake District to feature as stamps celebrate the beauty of the UK’s national parks
The Royal Mail’s first stamp issue of 2021 is a celebration of the United Kingdom’s national parks and one features the stunning Lake District landscape. They mark 70 years since the first national parks were founded and the set captures 10 impressive images showing some of Britain’s most popular and …
Read More »Covid-19: UK records more than 1,000 daily virus deaths
image copyrightPA Media The UK has reported a further 1,041 people have died with coronavirus, the highest daily death toll since April. It came as 62,322 new cases were recorded, the highest daily rise since mass testing began, and as MPs supported England’s lockdown. Health Secretary Matt Hancock earlier said …
Read More »