Britain’s 12th oldest man has turned 107 and revealed the secret to his long life – Shredded Wheat. Leonard Howes, born in 1916, served in World War 2 and has seen five different monarchs during his lifetime. Mr Howes has now received four cards from Buckingham Palace – one for …
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The world’s oldest Bristolian has turned 107 today, after a lifetime where he has seen the city transformed, as well as two world wars and five Kings and Queens of England. Today, October 14, is Leonard John Howes’ birthday. Like many men his age, though there are not quite so …
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Residents in a Norfolk village say they are facing a “postal crisis” with their mail turning up weeks late. People in Poringland claim that since July, their postal service has become more inconsistent, with mail often arriving late. This has meant that residents have missed out on important things such …
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Girl, 10, draws her own stamp on letter to grandparents – and Royal Mail delivers it Lily-Mai Lee, 10, from Pocklington, and one of the letters with hand-drawn stamp, which the Royal Mail delivered to her grandparents in York. (Image: Submitted) A young girl from East Yorkshire was “over the …
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Open this photo in gallery: Ryan Hart and Luc Bertrand with the President’s Cup at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Ile-Bizard by Montreal on July 31. The Cup will be hosted in Montreal in 2024.Andrej Ivanov/The Globe and Mail They’re narrowing the fairways. They’re filling the bunkers with new …
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A life size statue of Cornwall comedian Jethro has now been completed, but now the big question is where it should go. Since the death of the much loved comedian in 2021, supporters have successfully raised £17,000 to commission Wadebridge sculptor Richard Austin to create a bronze likeness. In June, …
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T he number of the world’s largest companies to have set net-zero targets has almost doubled in two and a half years, according to research. An analysis of data from Net Zero Tracker, a platform that monitors the decarbonisation progress of companies, cities and countries around the world, shows 909 …
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Open this photo in gallery: The Bayeux tapestry, which depicts Britain’s conquest by William the Conqueror in 1066, pictured on Sept. 13, 2019, in Bayeux, France.LOIC VENANCE/Getty Images The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday may elicit excitement or indifference, but regardless of one’s opinion of the ceremony there …
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Rita and Carl Hulme stand with King Charles merchandise at Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop in Essex, Ont., on April 16.Nicole OSBORNE/The Canadian Press When Queen Elizabeth died in September, Carl Hulme happened to be in England – the perfect spot to scoop up commemorative fine bone china, tea …
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A man from North East Somerset says he was “humiliated” and “ridiculed” at Bristol Airport recently after his restricted mobility left him unable to respond to a security officer’s requests quickly. The passenger, who was due to fly to Ibiza on holiday with his wife, said that while going through …
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