Tuesday, 5 Nov 2024

Europe

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Prince Charles will be ‘more of a pain in the a*** for PMs than Queen’

Prince Charles says he is 'not a cynical person' in 1994 The heir to the throne has a reputation as an “activist prince” who was invested in tackling climate change long before it became fashionable. His steadfast commitment to the environment has persevered over his decades in the public eye, despite, at times, receiving criticism […]

Princess Eugenie’s emotional tribute to her mum after 30 years of charity work

Princess Eugenie gets emotional in Teenage Cancer Trust tribute Pregnant Eugenie joined her sister Beatrice in thanking the Duchess of York for getting them involved. The trio, who are all honorary patrons of the charity, were holding a video chat to mark the 30th anniversary of the trust. Fergie opened its first special hospital unit […]

UK weather: Torrential rain brings flood warnings for parts of the UK

Torrential rain is expected to cause flooding in some parts of the UK on Friday. The Met Office has issued an amber flood warning for South Wales, where homes are likely to be affected and communities could be cut off due to water on the roads. Disruption to transport services and power lines is also […]

BBC health editor Hugh Pym calls out train passenger for not wearing face mask

Coronavirus: UK retailer showcase their 'novelty' face masks Hugh Pym, 61, called out the passenger sitting opposite him because she didn’t have a mask. She is said to have responded with verbal abuse. And the clash has split the nation over whether Pym was a hero for having the courage to speak up or should […]

Communications company Openreach announces over 5,000 new jobs

Communications company Openreach has announced it is creating more than 5,000 new engineering jobs next year, as the company seeks to speed up broadband upgrades. The recruitment drive includes 2,500 full-time jobs in Openreach’s service and network build divisions, and an estimated 2,800 positions in its UK supply chain. The news was welcomed by Chancellor […]

Vaccine queue calculator tells you when you might be in line for the jab

A new online tool has been developed allowing people in the UK to discover when they are likely to be offered the coronavirus vaccine.  The Omnicalculator website now features a ‘Vaccine Queue Calculator’ for people wondering how long they may have to wait before getting the jab.  It allows people to input their age and […]

Royal Family on brink as hefty price tag called into question

Royal Family: Expert calls for referendum on monarchy future The coronavirus pandemic has torn through the UK’s economy and cost the Government an estimated £210billion. Britons up and down the country have been laid-off, sacked, and furloughed, others facing wage reductions and precarious work environments. The fallout has even reached the Royal Family. The Queen […]