When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to release their ‘happy holidays’ card last week they did not do it through their phalanx of PR lackeys, nor even on the website of their charity, the Archewell Foundation. Instead, the first image of the achingly woke card – featuring photos …
Read More »Kent man knocked out by ‘rival group armed with baseball bats’ after pub argument
A man knocked unconscious on an island off the northern coast of Kent has been raced to a London hospital due to the seriousness of his condition after being reportedly attacked with a baseball bat. Five men have been arrested following the incident on the Isle of Sheppey. Kent Police …
Read More »Princess Anne is the hardest-working royal of the year AGAIN – as King Charles takes second place despite cancer diagnosis
Princess Anne has retained her title as the hardest working royal having racked up 217 engagements for 2024, as her brother King Charles III took second place despite undergoing treatment for cancer over the last year. The Princess Royal, 74, known to be the most industrious royal family member, took on …
Read More »75mph gusts forecast as Christmas getaway disruption continues
Winds of up to 75mph have been forecast for parts of the UK as the Christmas getaway period continues to see disruption caused by bad weather. Heathrow Airport has confirmed around 100 flights have been cancelled on Sunday and passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling. It …
Read More »Sunday papers: PD Ports up for sale with £2bn-plus price tag – Citywire
The Sunday Telegraph: Almost 1m households will miss out on second-class post on Saturdays next year as Royal Mail pushes to cut back on weekend … Source link
Read More »Penzance-based artist’s suspected ‘cold call’ led to heart-stopping moment
A Penzance-based artist thought she was getting a cold call when she was asked to submit sketches for Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps. The country’s postal service stamps feature some of the UK’s most spectacular cathedrals, including Edinburgh, Liverpool, Armagh, Bangor and Westminster. The stamps were illustrated by Penzance-based illustrator, …
Read More »London’s Royal College of Art accused of allowing antisemitism
London’s Royal College of Art (RCA) has been accused of allowing its Jewish and Israeli students to suffer intimidation following an incident in which an Israeli flag was torn down while a Palestinian flag was left on display, The Telegraph reported on Saturday. RCA students said that an Israeli flag …
Read More »Epsom school teacher fatally stabbed was 'the kindest and most gentle of people' – MyLondon
The real reason Royal Mail posties wear shorts in the middle of winter – Even in snow · Royal Mail · Postmen and women are known for wearing shorts … Source link
Read More »Primark warns shoppers after ‘failing to meet our usual high standards’
Primark has issued an urgent recall of a popular kids bags which poses a choking risk. Primark, which has its world’s biggest store right here in Birmingham, has moved to urgently withdraw the product from sale and is warning shoppers and customers nationwide. Primark is asking shoppers to bring back …
Read More »Are any shops open on Christmas Day? | News UK
Which shops are open on the day? (Picture: Akira Suemori/Shutterstock) A small number of shops will be open on Christmas Day this year for incredibly last minute shoppers. But don’t get your hopes up for big purchases, as almost all stores will be closed on December 25. Major supermarkets will …
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