Source: Getty Images| Max Mumby/Indigo. Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan Markle watch a flypast to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force. April 18 2025, Published 8:34 a.m. ET The late Queen Elizabeth II appointed Meghan Markle as the vice president of the Commonwealth Trust in March 2019. But …
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Nobody knows for sure if it’s an exact likeness, but the face of Inverness’ most famous resident is now on a first-class stamp. The Loch Ness Monster is currently dropping through letter boxes the length and breadth of Britain. So, with that fact in mind, here’s a look at other …
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Source: Getty Images| Max Mumby/Indigo Prince Charles and Prince Harry stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. March 23 2025, Published 12:58 p.m. ET Prince Harry’s dramatic exit from the royal family and his subsequent revelations in interviews and his memoir strained his relationship with his father King Charles III. …
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The Loch Ness monster is featured alongside other creatures. The Loch Ness monster will be featured in a new limited set of stamps created by Royal Mail celebrating myths and legends. The eight-stamp set explores the mythical creatures and legendary figures of UK folklore, with Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd and …
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There are fears that customers in the North of Scotland could face a much poorer service and more expense if Royal Mail changes get the go-ahead. Rural communities and pensioners must not be impacted by proposed changes to Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligations, local MP Graham Leadbitter has said. The …
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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 …
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Letters should be emailed to editor@northern-times.co.uk. Please include your address and a daytime telephone number. Letters may be edited for length or other reasons and are included at the editor’s discretion. ‘Strong measure of caution’ needed over Highland Council’s investment plan Letter from Cllr Jim McGillivray, East Sutherland and Edderton …
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The Postie Notes by Mark Gilbert Well, I’ve had a milestone birthday this year, 70, an age I never thought I’d reach all those years ago when I was working every day, living life to the full, and abusing my body, but here I am, in generally good health and …
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YOUR CAITHNESS: Ian Cameron took this photograph at Crosskirk, Forss. Help counter loneliness this winter As we head further into the colder months and are layering up our winter woollies, I would like to share with readers the support that’s available through Royal Voluntary Service. We’ve found through research that …
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Royal Mail today announced (November 5) that an original illustration of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland (COI) Cathedral Armagh will feature as the Second Class Large Class stamp for its Christmas Special Stamps in 2024. Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps feature some of the many spectacular cathedrals in the UK …
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