My eleven-year-old son is an amateur naturalist. He takes his cue, literally, from The Amateur Naturalist by Gerald Durrell (from The Durrells). My friend lent him her childhood copy and he has studied it endlessly. It’s why he collects ants on flying ant day to start colonies, makes terrariums out …
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THE mayoress of Colchester says an adrenaline-fuelled skydive from 13,000ft with a world-famous parachute display team was an experience she “will never forget”. Jessica Scott-Boutell, 30, took on a tandem skydive with the elite Red Devils team for charity on Friday at Netheravon Airfield in Wiltshire After meeting the Red Devils …
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London’s Central Criminal Court (the Old Bailey) has hosted the second political prosecution of pro-Palestine protesters within the space of a month. On April 11, a preliminary hearing was held for SOAS student Sarah—charged with inviting support for a proscribed organisation, Hamas, under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000. …
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King Charles has been spotted for the first time since Prince Harry’s bombshell interview. The monarch, 76, was seen smiling and waving to well-wishers as he attended a church service in Sandringham while he is staying at his royal estate in Norfolk over the weekend. Charles, who was wearing a …
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The Dowager Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, who was the niece of the Queen Mother, has died at the age of 92. Mary Dowager, Countess of Strathmore, has died at her home(Image: PA) A Royal cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Mary, Dowager Countess of Strathmore, has passed away …
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Whether you work on bank holidays or enjoy a long weekend, you might wonder why there are two bank holidays taking place in May. Here’s what we know about the two upcoming bank holidays and why they get a spot on the UK calendar each year. Why do we have …
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You keep thinking – ‘Meghan and Harry can’t get any worse’. And then they do. By saying to the BBC that he has ‘forgiven’ his family, Harry’s recent interview displayed a royal tin-earedness not seen since Prince Andrew appeared on Newsnight. But it was a now-overshadowed infraction from earlier in …
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Her memories and those of others are particularly poignant at this time as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Wesley Laverty, also known as Bill, received his commendation from King George VI while his wife Eleanor’s came from Queen Elizabeth. READ MORE: Towpath closed as …
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Meghan Markle has posted a photo in an apparent show of support for her husband Prince Harry in the aftermath of his bombshell interview. The black and white snap shows the Duke, 40, in a paradisiacal garden while clutching Archie’s hand and carrying Lilibet on his shoulders. The Duchess of Sussex’s serene …
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Looking to post something over Easter? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Early May Bank Holiday is already here, but expect delays to any deliveries as the Royal Mail also get some much needed time off too. This weekend will see the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday, May 5. Many of us …
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