Meghan Markle and Harry have ‘emerged winners’ says expert Buckingham Palace’s spring review of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s deal with the Queen is “not a situation where bargaining can really happen”, a royal commentator has warned. The royal couple were subjected to a number of conditions for their stepping down, including […]
Queen’s plans for royal events in 2021 discussed by expert The Queen’s reign has been successful because she has been able to “sustain the mystery” and conceal her personality and thoughts behind the Crown, according to royal author Clive Irving. The expert said: “She understood from the word go, when she became queen in 1952, […]
The “vast majority” of over-80s and care home residents should be vaccinated before local areas move on to giving jabs to lower priority groups, a cabinet minister has told Sky News. From this week, those aged over 70 and those listed as clinically extremely vulnerable will be invited to receive coronavirus vaccinations. Live COVID news […]
Phil Spector: Music producer dies at age of 81 in prison Spector died on Saturday aged 81 in prison while serving a minimum sentence of 19 years for murdering actress Lana Clarkson in 2009. The first version of the breaking news story on the BBC News website used the headline: “Talented but flawed producer Phil […]
The criminal justice system in England and Wales is facing an “unprecedented and very serious” threat as the backlog in court cases continues to grow during the pandemic. Four top inspectors have joined forces to express their “grave concerns” about the situation. Justin Russell, chief inspector of probation, Sir Thomas Winsor, chief inspector of constabulary, […]
Coronavirus vaccine: European Union citizens receive their jabs The Scottish First Minister has in recent days been faced with anger over the pace of Scotland’s jab rollout. She claimed yesterday that the country is aiming to have all over-80s, care home residents and carers, and front line health and social care workers vaccinated by the […]
Brexit: EU ‘run rings around UK on fisheries’ says expert The fishermen, who travelled from Scotland to protest outside the Prime Minister’s office, claimed the Brexit conditions made it almost impossible to trade in the European Union. They plastered signs across their lorries with slogans like “Brexit carnage” and “Incompetent government destroying shellfish industry!” A spokesperson […]
Prince William recalls ‘seeing death’ as an air ambulance pilot A police officer patrolling the grounds of the Norfolk estate that night has told how William was enjoying a late night walk when the incident happened. PC Jon Chandler was speaking to The Eastern Daily Press ahead of his retirement after 30 years on the […]
Brexit: EU ‘run rings around UK on fisheries’ says expert Remainer Femi Oluwole added a Twitter reply to a long-running conversation between himself and June Mummery. Referring to Ms Mummery, he tweeted: “It gets better. I’ve got a gem for her if she decides to reply.” In reply, former Brexit Party MEP Ms Mummery said: […]
Matt Hancock hopes for a ‘great British summer’ post-lockdown Restrictions are active across mainland Scotland due to the temporary lockdown, and people in Scotland have once again been told to stay at home. People can only leave their homes for reasons which are deemed an “essential purpose”, such as buying essential shopping or for medical […]