The Hand Picked Hotel Group has informed its 1,000-strong workforce across 21 UK locations, including five in the Channel Islands, that they face temporary pay reductions due to declining demand in the hospitality sector. The announcement comes at a particularly sensitive time, following an intensive holiday period. “We have just had to work really hard […]
Gavin & Stacey script signed by stars up for grabs
“Imagine getting your hands on a Gavin & Stacey script, signed by the cast and the director. One lucky raffle winner will do just that after Robert Wilfort, who plays Jason in the show, donated his script to a theatre company in Chesham and Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. The Christmas Day episode of Gavin & Stacey […]
William wishes ‘incredible’ wife Kate happy birthday
Prince William has marked his wife Catherine’s 43rd birthday with a deeply personal message praising her resilience during a challenging year. “To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable,” the Prince wrote in a social media tribute, adding, “George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so […]
Highland cows saved me after breakdown, says nurse
When pediatric nurse Chloe Lucas suffered a nervous breakdown during the pandemic, she found healing in an unexpected place – among a small herd of Highland cattle. The 38-year-old sister nurse from Basildon Hospital discovered that these gentle giants would become her pathway to recovery after experiencing what she describes as “the most horrific thing […]
Teenager stabbed during targeted street attack
Edinburgh police have launched an investigation after an 18-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in the seaside district of Portobello on Friday evening. The attack occurred on Bath Street around 6:40 PM, with the victim subsequently rushed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. While his injuries are serious, medical staff have confirmed they are […]
US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian oil industry
The United States has unveiled its most aggressive sanctions package yet against Russia’s energy sector, with the United Kingdom joining in unprecedented action targeting major Russian oil companies. The sweeping measures aim to significantly reduce Moscow’s ability to fund its ongoing war in Ukraine. Scale of Sanctions The comprehensive package targets over 200 entities and […]
Ad filmed at TV stars’ wedding banned over smoking
An advertisement for a clothing brand featured reality TV stars Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan on their wedding day and has been prohibited for promoting smoking. The ad, shared on their Instagram accounts in October, showed the groom and groomsmen smoking cigars. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld two complaints, stating that the ads were […]
Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
Ten councillors from Reform UK in Derbyshire have announced their resignation in protest against Nigel Farage’s leadership. The group claims that Reform UK has been increasingly autocratic and has lost its direction since Farage became the leader in June. Farage, however, dismissed their resignations, stating that the councillors were part of a rogue branch of […]
Child’s note on post-war hardships found in door panel
A teenager’s account of the difficulties of post-war life has been discovered hidden in a door panel that was rescued from being discarded. The handwritten note, dating back to 1947, reveals the challenges faced during that time, such as daily power cuts, scarcity of coal, and limited food supplies. Tom Yuen, a 31-year-old resident of […]
Actor Anthony Hopkins’ home ‘destroyed’ in LA fires
Welsh-born acting legend Sir Anthony Hopkins has lost his Pacific Palisades home to the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles, adding his name to a growing list of celebrities affected by the disaster. The 87-year-old double Oscar winner’s residence now stands as a stark symbol of the fire’s destruction, with only a brick chimney and […]