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Celebrating St Patrick’s Day, the Princess of Wales joined in on the festivities with the Irish Guards. As the colonel of the regiment, soldiers paid tribute to Catherine by raising their glasses in her honor. To partake in the festivities, she gracefully sipped on half a pint of Guinness. During the traditional march-past, the princess… Continue reading Kate drinks Guinness, pets mascot in St Patrick's Day celebration

Tesco has decided to increase wages for its store staff by 5.2%, while simultaneously eliminating the additional pay for Sunday shifts. The UK’s largest supermarket chain has confirmed that the hourly rate will rise by 43p to £12.45 starting from March 30, following an agreement with trade unions. Furthermore, a second raise to £12.64 will… Continue reading Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus

A man who assumed the identity of a terminally ill individual to escape justice for nearly thirty years has been found guilty of 54 counts of child sex abuse. Richard Burrows, described as a coward by the police, was convicted at Chester Crown Court after leaving his victims to suffer. His crimes spanned from the… Continue reading 'Coward' Birmingham paedophile who fled country convicted

A murder investigation has been launched by police in search of a 36-year-old woman who has been missing since July. The last confirmed sighting of Charlene Hobbs was a photograph taken of her at a property in Broadway, Adamsdown, Cardiff, at 06:07 BST on 24 July 2024, according to South Wales Police. Despite speaking to… Continue reading Police launch murder investigation into missing Cardiff woman

Debbie Warren is deeply concerned about the impending changes to the benefits system, believing that it will disproportionately affect those who are already marginalized in society. The UK government’s plan to tighten the criteria for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has sparked outrage in Wales, with many worrying about the potential impact on vulnerable individuals. There… Continue reading Benefits reform could be 'devastating' to lives in Wales, recipients say

During a recent visit to Buckingham Palace, King Charles warmly welcomed Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. This gesture was seen as a symbolic display of support amidst growing tensions with US President Donald Trump. Despite facing a cancer diagnosis, the King had intended to visit Canada in 2024 to further demonstrate his commitment to… Continue reading King Charles uses symbols to show support for Canada

Political reporter Paul Seddon announced that the work and pensions secretary is adamant about the fairness of her proposed overhaul to benefits rules. Liz Kendall assured Labour MPs waiting for details on expected welfare cuts that the upcoming plans, set to be published on Tuesday, would establish a sustainable foundation for rising benefits expenditure. The… Continue reading Benefits overhaul will be fair, insists Liz Kendall

King Charles, the monarch of Canada, recently welcomed Mark Carney to Buckingham Palace for a meeting. The former Canadian PM had just concluded talks with Emmanuel Macron in France before heading to Downing St. for a meeting with UK PM Starmer. Canada has been actively engaged in discussions regarding a potential coalition of nations that… Continue reading King hosts Carney at Buckingham Palace

A boat fire off the coast of Koh Tao in Thailand has left a British tourist missing. The incident occurred when a small boat caught fire and sank on Sunday morning, with 26-year-old Alexandra Clarke from Lambeth, south London, on board. According to reports, the fire started in the ship’s engine room after 09:00 ITC… Continue reading Thailand boat fire: British tourist missing after Koh Tao blaze

so I can see the big St Patrick cross at the top!” Also making the climb were the Harte family from Millisle. “St Patrick is such an important saint to Irish history and culture,” said mother Maeve. “It’s important to remember his influence and to celebrate his life and legacy.” The pilgrims at Slieve Patrick… Continue reading St Patrick's Day festivities taking place across Northern Ireland