A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a 16-year-old girl she had wanted to call her dad. Shane Mays, of Havant, Hampshire, is charged with the murder of Louise Smith, who disappeared on VE Day this year. The 30-year-old defendant has admitted the manslaughter of the teenager, who …
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An eight-year-old girl died after being struck by a falling branch during the high winds of Storm Ellen, an inquest has been told. Maisy Mayne suffered “catastrophic” injuries and died instantly after being struck on the head. An inquest in Maidstone heard her younger sister was also seriously injured in …
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A special commemorative coin has been created to mark the 100th anniversary of the ceremonial burial of the Unknown Warrior. The Royal Mint, in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, has issued the coin as part of this year’s Remembrance Day commemorations on November 11. One side of the coin …
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The Royal Mail has unveiled its Christmas stamps for 2020 – featuring the story of the Nativity told through stained glass windows. Scenes from windows in six churches across the country, covering a range of eras, styles and techniques, are included in the set, which will be on sale from …
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The Royal Mail has unveiled its Christmas stamps for 2020 – featuring the story of the Nativity told through stained glass windows. Scenes from windows in six churches across the country, covering a range of eras, styles and techniques, are included in the set, which will be on sale from …
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Postmen and women will pick up parcels from the doorsteps of people’s homes across the UK, as the company tries to grab a bigger share of the booming parcel market. Households that have packages they need to send can now do so without leaving home for a 72p charge per …
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Postmen and women will pick up parcels from the doorsteps of people’s homes across the UK, as the company tries to grab a bigger share of the booming parcel market. Households that have packages they need to send can now do so without leaving home for a 72p charge per …
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London City Airport became the latest employer to announce major job losses since the start of the pandemic as it revealed plans that could see more than a third of the roles at the airport cut. The airport has announced it is cutting up to 239 jobs as part of …
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The Royal Mint has announced it will be releasing a special coin to celebrate a much-loved children’s storybook character. The coin maker will be launching a Winnie the Pooh 50p as part of a collection inspired by AA Milne’s children’s stories. The new collection will follow in the footsteps of …
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A 50p coin which was released just 10 years ago in 2010 has sold on eBay for £400 thanks to a printing error. The coin was one of 7.4million released into circulation to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Guides. Because there are so many Girl Guide 50ps in …
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