Sam Francis Political reporter Getty Images The amount of cannabis posted to the UK from Thailand has dropped by 90% in three months thanks to cooperation with Thai Customs, the Home Office has said. When Thailand decriminalised cannabis in 2022, a surge of illegal shipments threatened to overwhelm UK Border …
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Cannabis post arrivals from Thailand drop sharply, says UK, after a landmark agreement between the British Border Force and Thai customs introduced stricter screening measures at the source. The number of packages containing cannabis intercepted at UK borders from Thailand fell by 90% in the first three months of 2025, …
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The East Lothian Messenger, run by volunteers, offers a weekly 90-minute recording of local news for those who struggle to read print. The service is available to anyone in East Lothian with a temporary or permanent disability affecting their ability to read a printed newspaper. Even those who have moved …
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The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal have taken part in Anzac Day commemorations in London and Gallipoli, paying tribute to the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War and beyond. Anzac Day is held every year on 25 April to honour members of …
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The gender of the new baby on Peppa Pig has been revealed, ahead of a cinema experience showing preparations for the new arrival. The animated show, which has told the story of Peppa, who lives with Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, and her little brother George for more than two decades, …
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Out of context ‘[A] compelling new brand that will be modern and dynamic’ What former Aberdeen CEO Stephen Bird said about the company’s name change to Abrdn in 2021 — a decision that was reversed last month to “remove distractions”. Mind you, Aberdeen isn’t the first company to experience a …
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Tickets are still available for the annual performance, which will be taking place at the Coro on Saturday, April 26 at 7.30pm. READ MORE: UVHS Wind Band and Royal Marines will join on stage | The Mail The event sees the ‘internationally renowned’ UVHS wind band take to the stage alongside …
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TOMMY MACPHERSON CBE, MC, TD, DL, CROIX DE GUERRE, LÉGION D’HONNEUR (1920–2014): Colonel Sir Ronald Thomas (‘Tommy’) Stewart Macpherson was a Commando known for his audacious actions. These included being dropped by submarine in North Africa, where he sabotaged enemy positions before being caught. Escaping to Britain, he was parachuted …
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ROYAL Mail customers are outraged at a massive break from tradition, with some calling on the King to intervene. 4 The historic royal red is one of the most “famous brands in the world”Credit: Getty 4 Customers have claimed the new white look looks “cheap”, and maybe it isCredit: Royal …
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