Norland College nannies are known for their distinctive cream uniform, have the seal of approval from royalty and undergo years of teaching, which ranges from cooking lessons to counterterrorism modules. But what’s it really like at the world’s most ‘elite’ childcare school? Classes include modern subjects such as self-defence, cyber security taught …
Read More »Residents’ relief as 25 years of confusion at an end with street name change – Armagh I
Street signs still direct motorists to “Laural Drive”. Credit: Google As was expected, all eight households surveyed in ‘Laural Drive’, Aughnacloy, have now elected to have their street renamed ‘Laurel Drive’ – this being the correct spelling. Having the name of their street correctly spelt will bring to an end …
Read More »E-scooter rider sought by Wiltshire Police
By Amanda Wilkins – 14 February 2025 Crime Wiltshire Police have released images following an incident on Monday 2 December. Officers investigating an incident that took place on Monday 2 December would like to hear from anyone who can identify him. The pictured person is regularly seen in West Swindon Shopping Centre …
Read More »Racist Post Office documents about Horizon victims used until 2013
The delivery giant launched the probe last year after documents obtained by Horizon scandal campaigners found fraud investigators were asked to group suspects based on racial features. Between 2000 and 2015, more than 700 subpostmasters were prosecuted based on information from Fujitsu’s faulty Horizon accounting system used in Post Offices. …
Read More »Royal Marine musician donates rare statue to inspire future generations
In a career spanning four decades, George Latham performed for kings, queens, presidents, sultans, at the Bicentennial of the USA and the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill, and paraded at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. For good measure he was praised for his bravery …
Read More »My skiing days are behind me, King Charles tells factory worker during Middlesbrough ‘royal away day’
By MARK DUELL Published: 02:56 EST, 14 February 2025 | Updated: 05:54 EST, 14 February 2025 He was once a frequent visitor the Swiss Alps at this time of year for family ski trips, often pictured going down the slopes with his sons. But King Charles III has revealed his …
Read More »Incoming mail will now be brought in by ferry
In the past Royal Mail has funded the mail plane to the island, while Guernsey Post paid for the flights to the UK. But Royal Mail decided to pull its funding for air services to all three Crown Dependencies, and although Guernsey was left until last, it will no longer …
Read More »King Charles meets ‘kind people’ in Middlesbrough
King Charles meets ‘kind people’ in Middlesbrough Palace has revealed that King Charles and Queen Camilla received a ‘wonderful welcome’ to Middlesbrough. The palace shared a video of King Charles and Queen Camilla on social media and said, “What a wonderful welcome to Middlesbrough!” The royal family’s social media post …
Read More »Dazzling royal-inspired engagement rings you can own – from Meghan’s modern trilogy to Beatrice’s vintage-inspired charm
An engagement ring is a timeless symbol of love, representing commitment, devotion and the promise of a future together. And what better occasion to propose than Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year? With love in the air, Valentine’s Day provides the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt proposal …
Read More »eBay: Rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin sells for £186
The Blue Peter coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. It features an athlete competing in the high jump, and was designed by Blue Peter competition winner Florence Jackson, to commemorate the games. Around 20,000 editions of the coins were minted, but the coin …
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