Patcham residents have been up in arms about the proposed distribution site, which would be built on land in Patcham Court Farm and includes new storage facilities and a vehicle maintenance facility. Campaigners have expressed concerns over the possibility of contamination of an aquifer at the site, which could threaten …
Read More »Ascension Island: What to know about potential migrant processing centre
Multiple reports say ministers and officials are considering the island as a “plan B” if the scheme to send migrants to Rwanda fails. The small, volcanic island could host an asylum processing centre in an attempt to reduce the number of small boats crossing the Channel. Handout from the Royal …
Read More »Fringe show is ‘dream come true’ for man diagnosed with cancer
The 30-year-old, who lives in Glasgow’s Anniesland, was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in February 2021. He has written a book about his mental health battles called The Suicide Notes, which he will launch through a one-man show at the Fringe between August 14 and 25 at Gladstone’s Land. …
Read More »Olivia Wilde, Rachel Bilson and others remember The OC on 20th anniversary
American teen drama The OC first aired in 2003 and it starred actors including Guardians Of The Galaxy’s Chris Pratt and Divergent actress Shailene Woodley. The show follows a group of friends who live in the upper-class neighbourhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. In The OC, McKenzie, 44, plays Ryan …
Read More »Where did the royal children go to school?
It might seem obvious that children in Royal Family would attend one or other of the most prestigious schools in the country. That, after all, is how aristocrats tend to do it. Today there is mounting speculation that nine-year-old Prince George will eventually go to Eton. Yet until comparatively recent …
Read More »NHS must utilise AI to be fit for future, surgeons suggest
The health service has been dealing with long waiting lists for routine treatment and complex surgeries as well as a series of strikes by consultants, nurses and other staff. Professor Naeem Soomro, who is on the Royal College of Surgeons council, said there is a “huge demand” for health care could only …
Read More »Royal Mail & CWU end lover’s tiff
The long-standing feud between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union.(CWU) finally reached a heartwarming conclusion today with a display of affection reminiscent of the 1960’s hippy era of peace and love. Postal workers, renowned for their commitment to overlook the delivery of letters. come rain or shine in favour …
Read More »Royal Family jobs from earning £65,000 at Buckingham Palace to sorting 5,000 rare coins and medals
Have you ever wanted the chance to work for the Royal Family in the nation’s magnificent palaces and estates? Well, there might just be the opportunity available to you. Six jobs are currently being advertised by the Royal Household ranging from a senior operations engineer to an assistant curator of …
Read More »Elvis’s mink coat sells for more than £100,000
The garment was purchased for £128,000 by a US collector when it went under the hammer at Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes, Wiltshire. Presley gave the leather and mink jacket, which is one metre and 20cm in length, to the brother of his fiancee Ginger Alden before he died …
Read More »His Royal Surpriseness! How Prince William is channelling Diana by using his ‘personal charm’ and sense of humour to draw attention to serious issues
Prince William delighted royal fans last weekend when he popped up in a burger van to deliver eco-friendly patties to hungry customers – but it’s not the first time he has made a surprise appearance somewhere one would not expect him to be. The Prince of Wales, 41, has become …
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