THE ROYAL Mail unveils a selection of stamps fit for a King – showing off the flashiest armour ever owned by Britain’s best-known monarchs. Eight stamps show stunning examples of armour from 1520 to 1686 owned by monarchs including King Henry VIII, King Charles I, King Charles II and King …
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Eight stamps in the main set will show examples of armour made between 1520 and 1686 which were owned by monarchs including Henry VIII and Charles I. A further four stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, show other treasures from the collection including a rare sword and scabbard from the …
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Mitch to cycle to Digha and run to Kathmandu Aims to raise funds for mental health and wildlife conservation Jamshedpur: Mitch Hutchcraft, a former Royal Marine Commando from England, is on a mission to make history through a groundbreaking 12,000 km triathlon that culminates in climbing Mount Everest. The journey, …
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The ten cheapest places to buy a property by the sea in the UK have been revealed – and Saltcoats in Scotland is the top spot with two-bed homes for just £62,000 Saltcoats on the Scottish coast ( Image: Photo © Steve Daniels) A delightful Scottish town has been crowned …
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Cheshire East Council is to continue a scheme which sees family members of pregnant women being paid in vouchers to stop smoking, writes Belinda Ryan. In 2022, the council’s adults and health committee approved a financial incentive scheme to help pregnant women quit smoking. Up to £400 worth of vouchers …
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A Royal Navy submarine surfaced just yards from a Russian spy ship in a dramatic show of force to protect British waters. The nuclear-powered HMS Astute emerged from the depths after the Kremlin ‘shadow fleet’ vessel was caught close to UK undersea cables. Defence Secretary John Healey revealed the incident …
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The Royal Family is undoubtedly one of the wealthiest families in the world and they are about to become even wealthier as they are to receive a significant pay increase this year which will be funded by British taxpayers. In April, the amount of money given from the British public …
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Britain’s elite commandos are proving their mettle in the Arctic Circle, as members of the Cold Weather Warfare Course take on the infamous ice breaker drill in Norway. In a stunning display of endurance and grit, service personnel are seen plunging into freezing waters, a crucial component of their training …
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Astrologer shares 2025 horoscope for each of the 12 zodiac signs (Image: Getty) A new year brings a fresh calendar of celestial events, including three periods of Mercury Retrograde throughout 2025. Some blame Mercury retrograde for all the chaos in their lives; however, it can be a good time to …
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