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Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A protest is being planned along the route of a bus service due to be discontinued in about six weeks' time. Campaigners say the Dumfries to Edinburgh service is a "vital link" for the communities it serves. They intend to stage a protest at a number of stops along the route to try to avoid it being taken away. The councils involved in funding the service are in discussions and have said they are committed to finding a solution. The 101/102 service runs between south west Scotland and the capital, and serves a number of towns and villages including West Linton, Biggar and Moffat. The current contract with Stagecoach West Scotland ends on 13 August. A new deal has not been awarded which has been blamed on a sharp rise in the proposed costs of running the service. An online petition has gathered … [Read more...] about Protest planned along threatened Dumfries to Edinburgh bus route

Aiman Amerul Muner/STUFF The Mānuka Collective's operations manager Jarved Allan speaks about winning multiple medals and the supreme award at Apiculture NZ’s national honey competition. A Timaru honey producer has won the supreme award at Apiculture New Zealand’s national honey competition for the second year in a row . Washdyke-based The Mānuka Collective, formerly known as 100% Pure New Zealand Honey, won 11 medals (seven gold and four silver) and the top prize at the Apiculture NZ conference held in Christchurch. The company’s operations manager Jarved Allan told The Timaru Herald the team was “really excited and over the moon” to win the award again. “It is a good opportunity to showcase to the world what we are doing here. We are always looking at improving and we will see what next year brings,’’ Allan said. READ MORE: Timaru's 100% Pure New Zealand Honey merging with Hamilton-based Three Peaks Mānuka Honey Sweet success for Taranaki honey firms … [Read more...] about Timaru honey producer wins supreme award in national competition for second time

Published 9 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A musical based on the life of the former SDLP leader John Hume has been awarded a £50,000 grant by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The production, entitled Beyond Belief, is set to premiere in 2023 to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The musical is being produced by the John and Pat Hume Foundation with The Playhouse in his native Londonderry. Sixty-six grants worth £2m have been awarded to groups across NI. Tim Attwood, the foundation's secretary, said: "The Hume Foundation partnership with The Playhouse on Beyond Belief is a natural one as they have a deep commitment to promoting healing, understanding and reconciliation. "We are excited that The Playhouse, with Beyond Belief, will develop an inspiring, creative and emotional work telling the story of John Hume's journey … [Read more...] about John Hume: Musical on SDLP founder’s life awarded grant

A bizarre clip from an old royal visit showing Queen Elizabeth II watching an elementary school pupil ride a scooter on her belly in apparent bemusement has resurfaced and gone viral. Video newly posted to Instagram appeared to come from Elizabeth's June 2017 visit to Mayflower Primary School, in Tower Hamlets, East London, alongside Prince Philip. The occasion had a poignant backdrop as it was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the bombing of the school during World War I, when it was known as Upper North Street School. However, it contained a number of awkward moments, including when the queen found herself watching a school girl pull herself along with her hands while lying flat on a scooter. An Instagram reel of the footage garnered 224k likes with users commenting on the perplexed look on the then 91-year-old's face. A caption on one version of the videos, by account thehouseofwindsorr, read: "The Queen has no idea what's going on." One post … [Read more...] about Queen baffled by school girl on scooter in hilarious resurfaced video

The Duke of Sussex has described how he sees his late mother’s legacy when he looks at his own two children every day. He revealed that not a day goes by when he does not think about the mark Diana, Princess of Wales , left on both him and his brother, the Duke of Cambridge. “My mother instilled in me a drive to speak up and fight for a better world,” he said. “And now, as a husband and parent, my mother’s voice is even stronger in my life.” The Duke, 37, recorded a video message to open this year’s Diana Award ceremony, which took place virtually on what would have been the Princess’s 61st birthday, marking the 25th anniversary of her death. He said it was a “special year” and one in which he hoped people would take extra time to “not just remember how she lived but to reflect on the life she continues to lead through so many”. The award is the only charity bearing the Princess’s name and honours young people aged nine to 25 who work to improve the lives of others. ‘My … [Read more...] about Prince Harry: I see my mother’s legacy when I look at my own children

Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The Rolls-Royce Ghost which was donated to Glasgow City Council by Sir Boyd Tunnock has been sold. It went up for auction earlier this year and fetched £105,000. The proceeds will go towards helping young people in the city enter the Duke of Edinburgh awards. There were calls to auction the car off when it was first gifted back in 2018. The luxury car was to be used by the lord provost and other city representatives. Sir Boyd, who owns the Tunnock's biscuit business, said he just wanted to do a "good thing" for the city when he donated the car. Tunnock's boss surprised by Rolls-Royce row Council criticised over new Rolls Royce Rolls Royce donated to city council A council spokesman said: "The car was a very generous gift to the city that reflected the former owner's affection for Glasgow and … [Read more...] about Glasgow City Council’s Rolls-Royce sold at auction

Buckingham Palace and the Sussexes appear to have called a public truce over a controversial bullying report, after its contents were kept secret from the public . The Palace has blocked details of a report into the handling of bullying allegations made against the Duchess of Sussex in 2018, with its limited findings kept hidden from even those who contributed. In response, the Duke and Duchess will make no public comment on the unresolved allegations, despite previously authorising the strongest of statements defending Meghan. The unusual silence on either side has led to speculation that the Palace and Sussexes, who work closely with their lawyers, are both moving to downplay the long-running dispute . Both sides are understood to be hopeful of drawing a line under the episode. Those involved in the review, said to be around half a dozen one-time members of staff, have so far remained tight-lipped about the details of the Duchess’ alleged behaviour in 2018. 'We will … [Read more...] about Uneasy truce as Prince Harry and Meghan keep schtum over bullying report

Prince William is preparing for a return to the polo field after Prince Harry spent the summer turning heads at his local club in Santa Barbara . The royal brothers used to play together before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit the palace for a new life in America. Initially, Harry's polo career appeared to be in abeyance , but it came back with a bang in summer 2022 when he signed up with his new team Los Padres for a season at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, a short distance from his home. Now Prince William is preparing to get back on the field for the annual Royal Charity Polo Cup, Kensington Palace announced. A press release read: "The Duke of Cambridge will take part in the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 at Guards Polo Club on Wednesday 6th July. "The match will be played to raise funds and awareness for ten charities supported by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: SHOUT, The Foundling Museum, The Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, London's … [Read more...] about Prince William returns to polo after Prince Harry’s Los Padres season

Princess Charlotte appears to correct George on the balcony Sign up for FREE royal alerts SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Myka Meier, an etiquette expert, told Us Weekly that Prince George , Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are “not actually undergoing any etiquette training” but relying on their parents to teach them how to behave appropriately as a royal. Ms Meier claimed the three children are “showing respect” on their royal visits and seem to be taking well to life in the spotlight. She added that the children seem under “no pressure to be something they are not”, which might be helping them acclimatise to the extraordinary life into which they have been born. Related articles Kate stunned … [Read more...] about Kate personally ‘teaching’ George, Charlotte and Louis royal etiquette before outings

Meghan Markle's alleged bullying of royal staff is to be independently investigated, it has been reported. A team of third-party lawyers will look into the allegations made against the Duchess of Sussex by current and former royal aides, inside sources have claimed. It was initially announced an internal probe would be launched to review the claims in the wake of her and husband Prince Harry 's tell-all interview with US chat show icon Oprah Winfrey . The explosive two-hour TV special premiered in the US last Sunday. It aired in the UK the following day. And while the shocking allegations looks set to increase the rift between the couple and the Royal Family , a source warned "the actual worst incidences haven't come out," according to The Times. It is the latest in a series of shocking revelations about the relationship behind closed doors between the royals after the Sussexes claimed unnamed members of "the Firm" were "concerned" about whether son Archie would have … [Read more...] about Palace ‘bringing in independent law firm to lead Meghan Markle bullying probe’