Swedes throng capital for royal jubilee

STOCKHOLM, Sept 17 — Tens of thousands of Swedes thronged central Stockholm yesterday to mark 50 years since King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne. To the sound of military bands and under a sunny sky, the 77-year-old monarch, clad in a sober suit and tie, enjoyed the public acclaim …

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Predicted death toll in Hawaii wildfires falls to 97

Officials had put the figure from the fires in Maui at 115, but that has been reduced to 97 after testing showed multiple DNA samples had been used from some of the victims. Maui Police chief John Pelletier said 74 of the victims had been identified and confirmed the number …

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Awards Projects to help tackle loneliness have been given awards

7 and a half John Wood Street Port Glasgow (Image: Google street view) TWO projects run by the local community development trust which tackle social isolation have earned a top award. Trust Befriending and Supportive Communities have both been awarded Quality in Befriending status from Befriending Networks. Erin Donnelly, a befriending …

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Prince Oscar steals the show again! Swedish royal, seven,  looks adorable as he waves from royal balcony to mark grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Jubilee (but cousin Alexander gives him a run for his money!)

Royals from all over the world have headed to Sweden to mark the 50th Jubilee of King Carl XVI Gustaf. While grand gowns have been worn by princess and queens from Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands, it’s a young prince that stole the show yet again.   Prince Oscar of Sweden, seven, …

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Rotary club holding street collections for Morocco appeal

Aftermath of the earthquake in Morocco (Image: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of UK ISAR team) THE Rotary Club of Dorchester Casterbridge will be raising money to provide aid for those affected by the Morocco earthquake. Members of the Casterbridge Rotary Club will be out in South Street, Dorchester, today, Saturday, …

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Man arrested in Royal Mews next to Buckingham Palace

Officers at the royal residence responded to a person climbing the wall and entering the Royal Mews at 1.25am on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police said. Following a search, a man was detained outside the stables. He did not enter the palace or its gardens at any time, the force added. …

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