Royal Mail has put an original illustration of Bangor Cathedral on the First Class Large Class stamp as part of its Christmas Special Stamps in 2024. Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps feature some of the many spectacular cathedrals in the UK – the remaining four completing the set being Edinburgh, …
Read More »Swansea footballer felt ‘overwhelmed’ representing Wales at Transplant World Cup
He underwent a kidney transplant six years ago with a donation coming from his mother, 64-year-old Kathryn Murphy. The team’s participation in the competition was made possible by a fundraising drive which included a £1,500 donation from pro-independence group YesCymru. Managed by James’ father John — a former Swansea City …
Read More »Plymouth proposal to authorise the stopping up of part of Broxton Drive
In a recent public notice, the Department for Transport has announced a proposal under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to authorise the stopping up of an irregular shaped northern part width of Rock Gardens extending into Broxton Drive in Plymouth. This proposal is intended to facilitate development as …
Read More »Lace up your running shoes for the Stella Royal
STELLA Athletics Club will host its annual Stella Royal 25km, 10km and 5km road race on May 12. According to Louise Hucklesby from Stella Running Club, the race has been contested annually since 1975 with the winners over the years generally being international or provincial athletes. “Stella Royal is regularly …
Read More »Fundraising showcase comes to the Playhouse
THE Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), an organisation dedicated to the fostering and development of dancers and choreographers, is set to present Rhythm and Dance, the Royal Academy of Dance (KwaZulu-Natal) annual showcase of dance and fundraiser. The event will come to the Playhouse Opera for two shows on Saturday, …
Read More »CCTV cameras go live on Bay Cycle Way between Lancaster and Morecambe
The new CCTV cameras on the Bay Cycle Way between Lancaster and Morecambe have now gone live. Twenty-two CCTV cameras have been installed along the Bay Cycle Way to help residents feel safer, after concerns were raised following a series of serious incidents. Among them, a woman in her 70s …
Read More »Two-car crash impacts traffic on Crestloch Rd. and Highway 395 in Franklin County
Washington State Patrol is currently on scene of a two-car crash at the intersection of Crest Loch Rd. and Highway 395. According to a tweet shared by Franklin County Fire District 3, drivers should watch out for slow traffic while WSP clears the accident. FOX41 Yakima©FOX11 TriCities© Source link
Read More »Stevens County Sheriff’s deputies arrest homicide suspect
COLVILLE, Wash. – Stevens County Sheriff’s deputies along with US Border Patrol agents took suspect Ryan Van Pelt into custody around 4:45 on Jan. 28. Last Update: Jan. 28 at 4:55 p.m. The Colville Police Department (CPD) is searching for primary homicide suspect 35-year-old Ryan Van Pelt. The homicide occurred …
Read More »Tyson Fury fan creates knitted ‘Gypsy King’ post box topper in his honour
Val Sawczyn (right) and her stepdaughter Cassie with the Tyson Fury post box topper in Morecambe A big fan of world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has created a special post box topper on a Morecambe street in his honour. Val Sawczyn knitted and crocheted a Tyson Fury doll and …
Read More »New Canada Post stamp of the Queen released for jubilee
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Canada Post has released a new stamp featuring the long-reigning monarch. The new issue marks 70 years since the Queen’s accession to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952. Queen Elizabeth II is the only British and Canadian sovereign to reign for seven …
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