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King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to attend the ceremonial opening of the Scottish Parliament’s Seventh Session.Following the formal proceedings, the royal couple will participate in a reception honouring individuals recognised by members of the Scottish Parliament for their outstanding contributions to their local communities.Upon their arrival at Queensberry House, the King and Queen will be greeted by Edinburgh’s Lord Lieutenant alongside the Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officers.The monarchs will then make their way to the Garden Lobby for meetings with First Minister John Swinney and leaders from Scotland’s political parties.King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to…
Quiz is set to shut 11 more stores across the UK this week as the Scottish womenswear retailer continues to wind down its entire high street estate.The move follows its third administration in less than a decade.The fashion chain collapsed into administration in February after disappointing trading over the Christmas period, bringing further uncertainty for a brand that once operated more than 250 stores nationwide.Joint administrators from Interpath Advisory are overseeing the closure of the company’s remaining 37 outlets, with the process expected to be completed by the end of June.The retailer, which was founded in 1993, is expected to…
The Met Office has issued an amber Extreme Heat warning for parts of southern and eastern England and south Wales.The warning is valid for Monday and Tuesday and warns of temperatures peaking at 35C (95F).The nights will also be hot, remaining above 20C in some locations.It brings the risk of impacts to health, especially for vulnerable people, and the danger of sunburn and heat exhaustion.Some disruption and travel delays are also likely.This Met Office warning is separate from the amber and yellow Heat Health Alerts that had already been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).Those alerts, valid for…
North will link up with the Barbarians squad in London next week after the invitational side have played South Africa on Saturday. The Wales and Barbarians occasion in Twickenham will be a double-header with the men’s game at 14:00 BST followed by the women’s game at 17:00 BST.On the previous occasion that Wales men faced the Barbarians, after the 2023 World Cup, Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric were given a farewell to the Welsh crowd when they lined up for the invitational side at the Principality Stadium.This time North will be one of the headline acts.”I have been privileged…
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured when allegedly thrown into a zoo’s crocodile enclosure has been released on bail.Cambridgeshire Police said the 30-year-old man was assessed by officers as unfit for interview.He has been released on bail while detectives from the major crimes unit conduct further inquiries.The boy, from Cambridgeshire, remains at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in a critical but stable condition following the incident at Johnson’s of Old Hurst in Huntingdonshire.Detective Inspector Verity McCann said: “Our inquiries are ongoing as we continue to understand the circumstances surrounding this distressing incident.“Our thoughts remain…
Reform UK’s Richard Tice has argued that Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election was due to “tactical voting” by his party’s supporters.Speaking to GB News, Reform UK’s deputy leader declared that they were “always the underdogs” in the challenge against the ex-Greater Manchester Mayor.Asked by host Ellie Costello “what went wrong” for Reform in the election, Mr Tice assured that voters chose to help “remove the most unpopular Prime Minister in living memory at a general election”.He told GB News: “It’s the seat that’s been held by Labour as a safe Labour seat for the last hundred years, so…
Christopher Rhys-Jones marks his 95th birthday today, with the Duchess of Edinburgh’s father having already kicked off the celebrations earlier this week.The retired sales director joined his daughter Sophie and son-in-law Prince Edward at Royal Ascot on Wednesday for an early birthday outing.At 94, he was spotted alongside the Duke of Edinburgh, both men dressed smartly in suits, while Sophie wore an elegant black dress nearby.The family gathering at the prestigious racing event served as a fitting prelude to his milestone birthday, demonstrating the close relationship he maintains with his daughter and the wider Royal Family.The retired sales director joined…
Dog owners across Britain will be thrilled to hear that Aldi’s hugely popular Collapsible Pet Pool is making its comeback this Sunday, June 21.The £8.99 pool completely sold out when it launched last year, and it is easy to see why pet owners can’t wait to get their hands on one again.With temperatures soaring about 30°C in some parts of the UK this weekend, it is a great time to prepare for some time outdoors. Google searches for pet pools have jumped by 56 per cent compared to last year, showing just how much demand there is for affordable cooling…
Iran’s involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.Fifa president Gianni Infantino visited the Iran team in the dressing room following the game against New Zealand as tensions continue.Multiple “integral” members of their backroom staff were denied entry visas for the US while the FFIRI called on Fifa to “uphold the principles of neutrality, fairness, and established regulations” after their allocation of tickets was revoked on the eve of the tournament.”The Iranian national football team agreed to these terms,” a US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson…
Granted the Makerfield parliamentary seat has elected Labour MPs for yonks, but just a matter of weeks ago, at the local elections, Reform UK were dominant in this collection of towns broadly to the south of Wigan – places like Abram, Hindley, Orrell and Winstanley.