Now Prince Andrew quits Navy’s prestigious ‘In&Out’ club as his withdrawal from public life continues The 62-year-old Duke of York had been member since his time in the Royal Navy The move will be a particular blow as his late father had served as the president He stepped down voluntarily …
Read More »Royal Horticultural Society will use the term ’email’ rather than ‘electronic communication’
@ last! Royal Horticultural Society will finally use the term ’email’ rather than ‘electronic communication’ – 43 years after the word was first coined Royal Horticultural Society to recognise term ’email’ for first time in 218 years Change come as part of widespread updates to the top charity’s historic charter …
Read More »Royal Marine Commando, 40, who suffered PTSD after being shot in the head reveals how he fought it
A former Royal Marine Commando who suffered intense PTSD after multiple tours of Afghanistan has told how he fought back against the crippling mental condition. War hero Mark West, 40, survived being shot in the head thanks to his Kevlar helmet on his first tour and was cited for ‘bravery, …
Read More »Harry and Meghan ‘are being lined up to present the Best Picture Oscar’ next week
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘are being lined up to present the Best Picture Oscar’ next week despite both pulling out of Prince Philip’s memorial service. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were said to have been approached at the end of last year, but it is not yet known …
Read More »Belize rolls out the red carpet for William and Kate: Royals kick-start their Commonwealth tour
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last night landed in Belize at the start of their eagerly awaited – but diplomatically sensitive – Caribbean tour. The visit, designed to bolster links at a time of growing republican sentiment, got off to a rocky start thanks to a row over colonialism. …
Read More »Postman, 59, sacked for sticking gum on a gate lantern is awarded more than £17,000 in compensation
Postman, 59, who was unfairly sacked for driving without a seatbelt and sticking his chewing gum on a customer’s gate lantern is awarded more than £17,000 in compensation A Royal Mail postman in Scotland won £17,000 in compensation for his firing He was sacked after lying about leaving chewing gum …
Read More »Belgian royal family says it will host three Ukrainian families in two of its houses
Belgian royal family says it will host three Ukrainian families in two of its houses King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have decided to open up two of their homes owned by the Belgium’s Royal Trust to Ukrainian refugees The two houses are in Brussels and in the southern region of …
Read More »The National Apprenticeship Show kicks off in Milton Keynes – MKFM 106.3FM
MKFM The National Apprenticeship Show is at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes for two days, showcasing thousands of apprenticeship opportunities. There are thousands of opportunities available at the National Apprenticeship Show this week, with employers and providers showcasing some amazing opportunities to visitors in a lively, interactive, fun and informative …
Read More »Met Police apologises for strip-searching black schoolgirl
The girl is now self harms and is in therapy The Metropolitan Police have apologised for strip-searching a black schoolgirl after wrongly being suspected of carrying marijuana. Police were called to a school in Hackney at the end of 2020 by teachers who believed the girl, referred to as Q, …
Read More »Royal Navy’s newest ‘supercarrier’ HMS Prince of Wales leads Nato exercise
Britain’s newest ‘supercarrier’ was at the centre of one of the world’s most powerful naval task forces yesterday as Nato started its largest Arctic exercise in 30 years. HMS Prince of Wales, one of two UK aircraft carriers, was in Norway for a month-long exercise involving 30,000 Nato troops from …
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