The Royal Family is “perilously” close to crisis as social media speculation and theories continue to swirl. Royal expert and commentator Richard Kay wrote in the Daily Mail that he believes the Firm have never been closer to losing the public’s trust. He told the newspaper: “The photograph issue, while …
Read More »Jason Blake, 37, of Cornwall Road, Ventnor. Public order offence, theft. Surcharge £154, 13-week prison term. Gemma Hodson, 41, of East Cowes. Drink driving. Costs £85, surcharge £48, fine £120, 36-month driving disqualification. Lynsey Lee, 39, of Creek Gardens, Wootton Bridge. Drink driving, driving without insurance. Costs £85, surcharge £48, …
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Rail customers in the UK can cut the price of their tickets from today after a brutal hike in early March. Rail fares for passengers and train users across the country rose by 4.9 per cent earlier this month in a brutal blow amid the Cost of Living crisis. The …
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The Princess of Wales is currently taking a break from royal duties while recovering from surgery, but she is no stranger to visiting our city. In 2023, Birmingham had two visits in six months from the The Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as a trip to Nuneaton in …
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Prince William has found an unexpected friend in the Royal Family during a tough few weeks, says a Royal expert. The Duke of Cambridge and Queen Camilla are now “closer than ever”, looking after the Crown following recent health scares within the family. On Monday, Prince Charles and the Queen …
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All in all, this has been the most wonderful week for republicanism since a petulant Harry and Meghan flounced out of the royal landscape four years ago. Media outlets around the world have run excoriating commentaries mocking Britain’s Royal Family. Public-service broadcaster France Info sneered at the ongoing ‘fiasco’ while …
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Some of the biggest and most profitable companies in the world are listed on the London Stock Exchange and every year they spend tens of billions of pounds doing nothing more than buying back their own shares. Rather than reward shareholders by paying a dividend, a company can achieve the …
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Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s news quiz. Join us each week to test your knowledge of the stories making the headlines. This week: All eyes are on Catherine, Princess of Wales. That is, if our eyes can be trusted. Catherine, 42, has been out of the public eye since …
Read More »David Falkner may spend his days selling pop-up cards of Star Wars stormtrooper helmets and Harry Potter’s Hogwarts, but he’s intent on ensuring his industry is taken seriously. “We punch well above our weight,” said the co-founder of Cardology, of the £1.5bn greetings card industry. Falkner and a cluster of …
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Royal Mail has come under fire for a rules shake-up with postmasters anxious over the changes. Ofcom has set out a series of options for the future of the Royal Mail – including cutting the number of days Royal Mail deivers letters to just five or maybe even THREE. David …
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