Most families have firm traditions that they mark each year – and the British Royal Family is no different. One of the most important occasions of The Firm’s social calendar is Easter, which the late Queen Elizabeth II was said to love. The Royal Family usually celebrate the holiday at Windsor Castle, …
Read More »Martin Lewis warns Brits to ‘stock up NOW’ on £1.25 household staple before price hike in DAYS
MONEY expert Martin Lewis has warned Brits to bulk-buy a household staple before it jumps up in price. The increase is set to come into play in a matter of days so Brits must act now. 3 Martin Lewis has advised Brits to buy the item in bulk to avoid paying …
Read More »Prince Andrew takes a ride as royal fans wait to see if he attends Easter Sunday service
Prince Andrew has been snapped while out riding as royal observers wait to see whether he will attend tomorrow’s Easter Sunday service. The Duke of York enjoyed what looked to be a leisurely horse ride on the grounds of Windsor Castle today. The Royal Family’s Easter celebration is one of …
Read More »Dorset Council mark 42nd anniversary of Falklands War
The 42nd anniversary is on Tuesday, April 2 which marks the day Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands in 1982, with the war lasting 74 days. The conflict saw countless acts of great courage, determination and resolve, along with heart breaking scenes of tragedy and loss. In remembrance, and to honour those acts …
Read More »Isle of Wight police investigate vehicle fires in Newport
Fire crews were called out at 11.50pm to extinguish several vehicles set ablaze in Little London, Newport, last night (Thursday). Firefighters using breathing apparatus, foam and a hose reel jet, tackled fires to a BMW motorbike and a Dodge Nitro. But two other vehicles — a Suzuki Grand Vitara and a Land …
Read More »Royal Mail stamp prices rising again – see how much you’ll pay from April
The rise marks the second time in just over six months, so those who use a lot of stamps are being urged to stock up before the prices rise on Tuesday April 2 The price of a stamp will rise once again ( Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Royal Mail …
Read More »Beckett gunning for Princesa Sofia three-peat
The ILCA 7 sailor has ruled the seas of Palma de Majorca for the past two years, winning the prestigious event in both 2022 and 2023. And Beckett, who won bronze at the ILCA 7 World Championships in January, could not be more excited to get back out on the …
Read More »Isle of Wight sewage spill discovered near children’s play area
The hazardous waste, close to the park and a cafe on East Cowes Esplanade, was reported to Southern Water by Karl Love, a town and Island councillor for East Cowes, this afternoon (Friday). Around the drain lay masses of wet, soiled toilet tissue. Southern Water dealt with the blocked drain …
Read More »Easter Pub Quiz March 30: How smart are you? Find out now
Perfect if you’re taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion. With 10 fun questions, the pub quiz will get your brain cogs working and put your general knowledge skills to the test. Take last …
Read More »Royal clocks to be changed as British Summer Time begins
A team of three horological conservators will work through the weekend to change the timepieces in the Royal Collection. A horological conservator adjusts a late-18th-century mantel clock in the Yellow Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace (Royal Collection Trust/PA) They include 450 at Windsor Castle, 350 at Buckingham Palace and St …
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