Royal Mail confirmed it was aware of the incident and said it was investigating. A spokesman said: “We take our role in elections very seriously, and will investigate any incident or allegation of election material being defaced. “We are aware of the video, and are conducting immediate enquiries. It’s our …
Read More »Decorated ex-Royal Marine detained by UAE ‘relieved’ to be back in Britain
A former Royal Marine who was awarded the George Cross for bravery in Afghanistan and falsely held in Dubai on spying charges has said he is “relieved” to have returned home to the UK. L/Cpl Matthew Croucher, 40, was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last November for “accessing …
Read More »EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: King Charles turns down Royal Pigeon Racing Association patron role – despite his ancestors’ love of birds
By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail Published: 20:40 EDT, 24 June 2024 | Updated: 21:00 EDT, 24 June 2024 One of the late Queen’s best-loved roles was patron of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association, retaining fond memories of her father George VI’s enthusiasm for the birds. His favourite, Royal …
Read More »Motorcyclist died when Royal Mail postman forced her into path of tourist bus, court hears
Ms Fargin said the group was travelling in single file, with Ms Bater bringing up the rear. “They were making their way on the road when they came towards the Royal Mail van,” she said. “This van had been parked on that carriageway and Mr Wallace had got out to …
Read More »Royal Marines musicians deliver ’emotional and uplifting’ final performance on a hospice lawn for their dying bandmate, 27
Musicians from the Royal Marines laid on a poignant performance at a hospice for their dying bandmate. Newlywed Sophie Ward, 27, was joined by her husband Richard, patients, staff and volunteers for the emotional final performance. Sophie was moved in her bed on to the patio adjoining her room to …
Read More »Princess Anne’s cancelled engagements after ‘horse accident’: Hardest working royal will miss visit to Canada, Japanese state banquet, charity polo day and a trip to Scotland
Princess Anne will miss eight engagements across England and Scotland as well as a visit to Canada over the coming week after suffering head injuries on her estate. The Princess Royal is being treated at Southmead Hospital in Bristol after she is believed to have been kicked by a horse …
Read More »Princess Anne is in hospital after suffering ‘minor injuries and concussion’ following incident on Gatcombe Park estate
Princess Anne has been injured by a horse and rushed to hospital where she is being treated for concussion and minor injuries to her head today. The King’s 73-year-old sister, an Olympic horsewoman, was walking on her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire yesterday when she was hurt. It is understood that she was …
Read More »Seagulls are terrorising the UK – and nobody dares stop them
Dear readers, to those who have quite rightly concluded in this silliest of silly seasons that the country is going to the dogs, apologies. It is time for a new metaphor of decline; Britain is for the birds. And I’m not even referring to Swiftmania; if only our ills really …
Read More »Postal workers in rural Cornish town say they’re living in fear from attacks by divebombing seagulls who have left them ‘running for their lives’ on their routes
By Sam Lawley Published: 20:32 EDT, 23 June 2024 | Updated: 20:35 EDT, 23 June 2024 Postal workers in a rural Cornish town have said they are living in fear after a string of attacks by divebombing seagulls. The Royal Mail has been forced to apologise to locals in Liskeard …
Read More »Prince William ‘dad dancing’ to Taylor Swift at Wembley
As embarrassing as dad dancing can be, Prince William’s uninhibited performance at Taylor Swift’s first Wembley concert was as enthusiastic as it was vigorous. As soon as the pop star’s hit song Shake it Off began on Friday evening, the Prince of Wales was on his feet cavorting with arms …
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