A strong family bond has kept a group of former Navy officers together for more than six decades. Spalding’s branch of the Royal Naval Association celebrated its 60th anniversary in February. Those who serve at sea are automatically enrolled as members, and they are provided with friendships and support long …
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Since nuclear weapons were invented 77 years ago, many people have lived in fear of what would happen should one be detonated. The Ministry of Defence has clearly had similar thoughts after they built an underground city to be used in the event of a nuclear war. The site, formerly …
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Eve Muirhead’s home village of Blair Atholl enjoyed perhaps its finest moment in recent times early on Sunday morning. The centre of activity was the Tulach Restaurant at Blair Atholl Golf Club, where friends and family members gathered for the televised final of the women’s curling. For weeks there had …
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A difficult 2021 saw the deaths of several icons Sarah Harding, Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones, and many Irish stars including Simon Young, and Des “Snitchy” Ferguson. Hollywood lost several entertainers: including legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, award-winning actress Helen McCrory, rapper DMX, actress and Saved by the Bell’s Dustin …
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Big-hearted Nigel and Sharon Mather have been helping others since bagging a £12.4 million win on the Euromillions in 2010 and their latest heartwarming effort was for 104-year-old Tom Beevers, a veteran of the ‘Desert Rats’ of the 6th Royal Tank Regiment Sharon and Nigel Mathers deliver a Christmas hamper …
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November has seen some serious crimes heard in the courts, with the Joshua Hall verdict, the alleged rape of an elderly resident and fraudsters posing as police officers to target pensioners. There was also the conviction of a man for a horrific historic rape case, three decades after the crime …
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A man who discovered a malignant lump under his jaw as part of a routine dental appointment is encouraging others to check for signs themselves as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month. John Sanders was called up for a routine dental check-up with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School …
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The Tory Defence Secretary has warned that army support for public services may not continue beyond the pandemic. Ben Wallace said there is a danger of letting governments “off the hook” by bringing in soldiers to help solve domestic issues. His comments came after the army was drafted in to …
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On a royal visit today, Princess Anne spoke to instructors and students at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield before heading to Hull Marina to meet with staff from Hull charity Cat Zero. At the Defence School of Transport in Normandy Barracks, Princess Anne was greeted by instructors at …
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A former Royal Mail employee stole 23 packages containing sportswear from the Gloucester depot of Parcel Force. Alan Orzechowski, 26, of Clement Street, Gloucester, was warned by the presiding judge at Cheltenham Magistrates Court yesterday (Sept 29) that he faces a custodial sentence because of the breach of public trust …
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