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Sophie Wessex ‘unnerved’ after being thrust into centre stage with Prince Edward

Sophie Wessex joins Girl Guides ‘act your age’ campaign After the departure of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from the Royal Family, and the stepping back of Prince Andrew from royal duties, there is an increased focus on Sophie and Edward. In December, the Queen was pictured with her seven senior royals: Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince William, […]

Sturgeon shamed as Gordon Brown’s emotional defence of UK-wide NHS exposed

SNP majority in Scotland isn’t inevitable insists Sarwar Scottish Labour is looking for another leader after Richard Leonard resigned just four months before May’s Holyrood election. Mr Leonard, who had been leader for three years, said his decision to step aside was in the “best interests of the party”. Jackie Baillie, Scottish Labour’s deputy leader, […]

Vegan Restaurant Gets Michelin Star in France, a First

PARIS — Lemongrass, seaweed and fir — yes, the tree — are not the sorts of ingredients that once earned French chefs plaudits in the Michelin Guide, but on Monday the thick red bible of gastronomy announced that it was giving its first star to a fully vegan restaurant in France. The bestowal of the […]

Covid vaccine produces ‘concerning’ results as public continue to catch disease

Pfizer vaccine: Expert explains ‘concerning’ results in Israel The rapid roll-out of coronavirus vaccines amongst older people in Israel has lifted the spirits of an age group that has endured confinement and isolation during the crisis. But the pensioners should perhaps have a care. It’s not known if vaccines prevent transmission, so people who have […]

COVID crisis: Stranger Times – young people and education

We are living through history right now. But how will the story of the pandemic be told in years to come?  Life in 2021 may at the moment feel isolating, frustrating and gloomy, but there is the occasional promise of hope. It’s not easy. More than 2 million people across the world have now died […]

Manchester arena bombing inquiry: ‘We need as many ambulances as you’ve got’

Police calls from inside the foyer of the Manchester Arena where the bomb went off have been played to the inquiry as officers identified the suicide bomber and requested as many ambulances as possible. Inspector Michael Smith from Greater Manchester Police was seen on a bomb-damaged CCTV camera as he arrived in the City Room […]

Prince Philip threatened future of Royal Family after ‘political-dynamite’ row with Queen

Prince Philip: Experts recall ‘political dynamite’ assumption Prince Philip was left “grated” by the decision that the Queen and their future children would take the name Windsor rather than Mountbatten. During Chanel 5’s documentary, ‘Prince Philip: The Bachelor Years’ royal commentators reflected on the political implications and tension surrounding the Queen’s last name. Narrator Graham […]

Princess Eugenie’s newborn ‘could have subtle link to grandfather Prince Andrew’

Princess Eugenie to ‘remain’ at Windsor estate says expert Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank sparked wild excitement from royal fans following the announcement that their first child is expected to be born in mid-February. It was originally unclear when exactly supporters could expect to see the newest edition to the Windsor clan, as Eugenie […]