Prince William and Kate Middleton have shared a poignant message on Mother’s Day, alongside treasured photos and a card Prince George made for Kate. Taking to the Kensington Palace Royal Instagram account, the Duke, 37, and Duchess of Cambridge, 38, penned: ‘To mothers new and old and families spending today together and …
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Spain’s ex-King Juan Carlos ‘hired spy chief to harass his former mistress after falling out with her when their relationship caused scandal in the country’ Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein was a lover of Spain’s former King Juan Carlos She claims former head of country’s National Intelligence Centre harassing her Says he …
Read More »Boris Johnson threatens a total lockdown of the UK within 24 hours with parks and open spaces closed
Boris Johnson has hinted he could ban all Britons from leaving their homes ‘within 24 hours’ if they refuse to keep the ‘absolutely crucial’ six feet apart. The PM used his daily press conference to warn there was ‘no doubt’ he would act to shut open spaces and limit all …
Read More »My lightbulb moment: Royal wedding cake maker Fiona Cairns
My lightbulb moment: Royal wedding cake maker Fiona Cairns, 62, reveals the inspiration behind her business Fiona Cairns, 62, founded her luxury cake-making business 34 years ago She designed the royal wedding cake for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge The cake maker said that being asked to create for royal …
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As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe. Each week, edie rounds up some of the best sustainability stories across five key pillars …
Read More »NHS workers share exhausted selfies showing bruised faces after long shifts
An NHS doctor has shared a selfie showing her face covered in red and purple marks after working a gruelling shift treating coronavirus patients in a London hospital, prompting other healthcare workers to do the same in a bid to encourage the public to self-isolate. The stark picture, shared by …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle post a global Mother’s Day message thanking ‘Mummy, Mum, Mom, Mama’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have paid a very global tribute to mothers ‘all over the world’ in a social media post shared on UK’s Mother’s Day. Taking to the Sussex Royal Instagram account, Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, penned: ‘No matter what you call your mum, this …
Read More »UK coronavirus death toll rises by 48 in ONE day as Boris Johnson threatens to shut down UK parks
Boris Johnson has warned that people not following social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak are ‘putting other people’s lives at risk’ as he hinted he could ban all Britons from leaving their homes if they don’t keep six feet apart. It came as an 18-year-old died of Covid-19, marking …
Read More »Seven more people die in Wales as UK coronavirus death toll hits 244
Seven more people in Wales, a further three in Scotland, and a second person in Northern Ireland have died today after contracting coronavirus – bringing the total number of deaths to 281. The Scottish Government confirmed the number of people who have died after testing positive for the virus in Scotland has …
Read More »Royal Mail worker spotted by police trying to climb into car overturned in Sunderland street while twice the limit
Karen Mackel, 46, was spotted by police making the bizarre attempt in St Luke’s Road in the early hours of Sunday, February 23. She became obstructive when spoken to but also blew a positive roadside breath test, South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court heard. The part-time Royal Mail employee has now been …
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