As winter tightens its grip, driving becomes increasingly challenging. While it’s best to avoid non-essential journeys during severe weather, sometimes driving is unavoidable. Here’s your comprehensive guide to staying safe on winter roads. Before You Set Out Essential Car Checks: Ensure tires have at least 3mm of tread Consider fitting winter tires for extra grip […]
Andrew reported after ‘false’ business name claim
nti-monarchist group Republic has reported Prince Andrew to the Metropolitan Police over his use of “Andrew Inverness” in business registration documents, though the group acknowledges there is no suggestion of fraud. The name, derived from his title as Earl of Inverness, appeared in Companies House filings spanning more than a decade. The Police Response The […]
Hand Picked Hotels’ staff facing having hours cut
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]