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Prince Harry’s relatable approach has been hailed by a former Royal Family butler as a key way of engaging with the younger generation of Britons.Grant Harold outlined the importance of connecting with Generation Z in a world of social media influencers.The Royal Family has an official social media account, as do the Prince and Princess of Wales.However, Harold pointed to Prince Harry’s all-around relatable approach despite his lack of social media use as key to thriving as a modern celebrity.Prince Harry’s relatable approach has been hailed by a former Royal Family butler as a key way of engaging with the…
Theo Underwood has delivered a blistering assessment of Labour’s first Budget, arguing it sets the tone for a Parliament defined by higher taxes and deeper uncertainty.He says the Budget represents “a clear and unavoidable breach” of Labour’s 2024 manifesto pledge not to raise taxes on working people.The Chancellor extended a freeze on tax thresholds for an extra three years in a move that will force millions to pay more tax.Mr Underwood said: “I did notice yesterday, with all the comments coming in from people like the Prime Minister when he was out and about not trying to deny that it’s…
Television chef John Torode is making his comeback to screens with a festive edition of his ITV cookery programme alongside wife Lisa Faulkner, several months following his axe from MasterChef.The broadcaster has revealed that the 60-year-old presenter will feature in its Christmas daytime schedule, presenting a holiday-themed version of John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen.This represents Mr Torode’s initial fresh television venture since his dismissal from the BBC cookery competition in July, when allegations emerged regarding his purported use of racist language.The announcement positions the Christmas programme as offering viewers seasonal cooking ideas and festive meal suggestions.John Torode and Gregg Wallace…
Motorists across Northern Ireland could soon face new rules designed to crack down on excessive traffic noise, under draft proposals. The plans released by the Department for Infrastructure will see a public consultation opened until January 22, 2026, with the plan calling for tougher measures such as speed restrictions, travel-behaviour schemes and other interventions at noise-hotspot areas.A DfI spokesperson said the department “must take noise exposure seriously, especially where residents have been living with high and persistent levels of disruption.” They added that the draft plan “sets out practical, achievable steps to help bring noise down in the worst-affected communities.”The…
Colin HattersleyThe campaign hopes to raise £12m to turn the site into a “world-class cultural destination”Campaigners are trying to raise £12m to save the historic farm where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne.The funds will be used to restore Ellisland Farm north of Dumfries and create a “world-class cultural destination” on the site.Detailed plans to revive the home that Burns built will be revealed early next year.Duncan Dornan, who chairs the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust (RBET), said it had the potential to become a “national landmark and a source of enduring inspiration”. Colin HattersleyBurns wrote some of his most famous…
England’s hopes of levelling the Ashes in Brisbane are dependent on a pink-ball “lottery”, says former bowler Stuart Broad. The second Test, which starts on 4 December, is a day-night match at the Gabba and follows an eight-wicket win for Australia in the first game. It means each day starts in natural light but concludes under floodlights, and a pink ball is used rather than the traditional red ball of a Test match. “We know the pink-ball Test, having played a few ourselves, is a bit of a lottery,” said Broad on the For The Love of Cricket podcast. “Ultimately…
The National Trust has found itself at the centre of discrimination claims after refusing to let a Catholic filmmaker shoot at a historic religious site in Northumberland.Christian Holden, who specialises in documentaries with Christian themes, was turned away from St Cuthbert’s Cave because of what the Trust called his “religious affiliation”.The 51-year-old filmmaker from Tenby, Pembrokeshire, had requested permission to film at the cave, where St Cuthbert’s body is believed to have been hidden from Viking raids in the 9th century.But Trust officials said no, sparking accusations from Voice for Justice UK that the heritage charity has breached equality laws.The…
Princess Beatrice’s and Edoardo Mozzi’s Cotswolds home is under threat from an outbreak of bird flu after a case was confirmed near the couple’s £3.5million property.The pair bought the farmhouse in 2021 and reside there with their daughters, Sienna and Athena.They have been gradually renovating the property, including the cattle shed, which has been tipped to be an option for Sarah Ferguson as she prepares to leave Royal Lodge.Avian flu is a type of influenza that is highly harmful to domestic and wild birds, with a high mortality rate.Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mozzi’s home is under threat from bird flu…
Professional dancer Karen Hauer became visibly emotional whilst remembering her former celebrity partner Dave Myers during a segment on Thursday evening’s It Takes Two. The veteran performer, who holds the distinction of being the programme’s longest-serving professional, struggled to maintain her composure whilst discussing the late television chef in a pre-recorded segment.During the broadcast, Ms Hauer reflected on various partnerships throughout her tenure on the BBC programme, mentioning collaborations with Jamie Laing and Charles Venn. However, when the conversation turned to Myers, emotions overwhelmed the dancer as she shared cherished memories from their time together.BBC Strictly: Karen Hauer became emotional…
Black Friday is officially here, and you can treat yourself to a brand new robot vacuum cleaner this Christmas. iRobot, the Massachusetts-based brand behind the best-selling Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners, has kick-started its Black Friday sale, where you can snag up to £400 off. Interested? Who wouldn’t be!Like the name suggests, robot vacuums are battery-powered devices that use sensors, brushes, and suction to clean floors with minimal, if any, intervention. This means you could streamline your household chores by multitasking on other items. Get £400 offf a Roomba Max 705 combo and auto-empty dockThe Roomba Max 705 robot vacuum cleaner…