The Christmas Draw for the Channel Islands Lottery 2024 has already produced a winner for the first prize. According to the States of Guernsey, the winning ticket number 676349 from Jersey has been confirmed and claimed by the lucky winner. The jackpot prize of £483,795 has been awarded to the winner, who has chosen to […]
Islands to celebrate Norman millennial in 2027
The Channel Islands are preparing to mark a millennium of Norman heritage with a series of celebrations in 2027, leading up to the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth in 2028. Representatives from Guernsey and Jersey have joined counterparts from the UK, Ireland, France, and other European nations at a planning forum in Caen […]
Half a century of bringing news to the breakfast table
For fifty years, Good Morning Ulster has been Northern Ireland’s morning companion, providing the soundtrack to countless breakfasts and commutes. As BBC Radio Ulster’s flagship news programme celebrates its golden anniversary, its legacy of broadcasting excellence continues to shape the region’s morning conversations. The Journey From its inception, the programme aimed to elevate local coverage […]
New Year Honours: How does the UK honours system work?
The British honours system has long celebrated exceptional achievement and service to the nation. From Stephen Fry and Gareth Southgate’s recent knighthoods to Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson’s MBE, these awards recognize contributions across all sectors of society. When Honours Are Awarded The main honours ceremonies occur at two points in the year: New Year Honours […]
Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Olympians lead New Year Honours list
The 2025 New Year Honours list celebrates over 1,200 individuals from across British society, recognizing achievements ranging from Olympic glory to community service, with former England manager Gareth Southgate and actor Stephen Fry leading the recipients with knighthoods. Notable Knights and Dames The highest honors include knighthoods for: Gareth Southgate for leading England to consecutive […]
Ocean gives up hundreds of rare Lego treasures
Twenty-seven years after a freak wave sent millions of Lego pieces plunging into the sea off Land’s End, 2024 has yielded remarkable new discoveries, including the first-ever recovered Lego shark from the famous spill. The Great Spill On February 13, 1997, the Tokio Express cargo ship lost 62 shipping containers about 20 miles off Land’s […]
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 […]