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Published 3 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A woman and her son were left stranded overnight at a service station waiting for the RAC after her car broke down on the M4 near Bridgend. Caroline Jacobs was driving home to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire on Thursday after a camping trip in Wales. Despite being a member of the RAC, she was only taken to services near the Severn Bridge by an approved partner of the breakdown service. The RAC said it was paying towards the cost of repairs and for a hire car. Mrs Jacobs first called the RAC at 12:30 BST when the warning lights on her Peugeot came on. 'Getting progressively later' She was unable to make it to the nearest slip road and called the police. Highways officers came to her assistance and "at a very slow pace" helped her off the hard shoulder. Mrs Jacobs' husband Kevin said she then began to … [Read more...] about Henley woman and son stranded overnight waiting for RAC

Prince Harry will 'miss the UK' more and more says expert 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 Prince Harry is said to have put the finishing touches on his memoir, with royal watchers eagerly awaiting the “wholly truthful” account of his life. The Duke of Sussex’s memoir was announced back in July last year, and its release is expected to fall around the festive season. With the content of the book largely unknown, there has been mass speculation surrounding what Harry might say. Related articles Harry's book success 'important' as Sussexes 'spend money like water' Harry was 'happy to accept' Camilla but no longer wants relationship Many have predicted the book may reveal insight into his life … [Read more...] about ‘Like phoenix from ashes’ Harry to use book to ‘rewrite his story’ to become US leader

By Becky Morton Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Parents are being left without childcare as nurseries shut at short notice due to financial pressures and staff shortages. The Pregnant Then Screwed campaign group said it had been "inundated" with messages from parents whose local nursery had closed suddenly. Nurseries are facing increased energy, food and staffing costs, as well as struggling to recruit. The government said it was increasing funding paid to childcare providers. But the Early Years Alliance, which represents around 14,000 providers and also has its own nurseries, said the sector was facing its worst crisis in recruitment and cost increases in 20 years. 'It shouldn't be a choice between baby and career' Summer childcare costs so high 'I'd be paying to work' Gabrielle Drake said she was left in a "mad … [Read more...] about Nursery closures: Parents left without childcare as providers shut

In 1963, the poet Sylvia Plath , distraught at the break-up of her marriage to Ted Hughes, committed suicide. Six years later, Hughes faced more tragedy when his mistress Assia Wevill - who had lured him away from Plath - killed herself and their four-year-old daughter Shura. Elizabeth Sigmund, a close friend of Sylvia Plath, prompted by the Guardian's account of Wevill's death (Saturday Review, 10/4/99) recalls the aftermath of Plath's suicide and the terrible events surrounding the death of Assia and Shura. In March 1963, I went with my young daughter, Meg, to visit Sylvia Plath's small children in the flat in Fitzroy Road, Primrose Hill, where their mother had killed herself weeks earlier. I had been told that Ted Hughes's aunt, Hilda, was looking after the children, four-year-old Frieda and one-year-old Nicholas. Before gassing herself, Sylvia had left food and drink for her children and made sure they were safe in their bedroom. When Meg and I arrived we found that … [Read more...] about ‘I realised Sylvia knew about Assia’s pregnancy – it might have offered a further explanation of her suicide’

Balmoral Castle: Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family 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 Queen Elizabeth , age 96, is currently on her annual summer holiday at her estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is tradition for the monarch to do a military inspection at Balmoral Castle to begin her summer vacation, but Buckingham Palace has revealed the welcoming ceremony will not happen this year. Related articles Queen offers ‘politically neutral comfort’ as Tories 'implode' ‘The Sussexes are unpredictable’ Harry tipped to reveal 'royal racist' Last week, it was announced that the Queen would not be holding the usual welcoming ceremony at Balmoral Castle, but will hold a small event inside the … [Read more...] about ‘Disappointment’ Queen faces summer holiday setback as she cuts traditional royal ceremony

A 13 year row between The Prince of Wales and a renowned professor was reignited on Wednesday with the launch of a new book accusing the heir to the throne of putting patients at risk with his support for complementary health. Emeritus Professor Edzard Ernst , has previously labelled Prince Charles a "snake oil salesman" and claims he was forced into early retirement from the University of Exeter after a complaint from the Prince’s private secretary. Prince Charles has been a vocal supporter of homeopathy for decades , making impassioned speeches at the World Health Assembly and British Medical Association, and lobbying health ministers to set up a register of holistic practitioners. But speaking ahead of the publication of their new book More Harm Than Good? Prof Ernst and Dr Kevin Smith, of Abertay University in Dundee, said homeopathic treatments were “immoral” and warned that royal backing was “very worrying”. Prof Ernst said: “You can’t have alternative medicine … [Read more...] about Professor reignites war with Prince Charles over homeopathy support

Jeremy Vine says it 'seems unusual' seeing Prince George in suit 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 Members of the Royal Family have embraced social media over the past years. The Queen debuted on Twitter in April 2009, followed within a few years by Clarence House and Kensington Palace. Related articles Royal Family: 'Princess Meghan Markle' fury as wrong title used Royal Family LIVE: Sussex Squad lauds 'Princess Meghan' - new honour Today, senior royals have a strong presence also on Instagram, where the Duchess of Cornwall even decided to launch her very own online book club in 2021. And the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took on YouTube in May 2021, where they have since shared clips from … [Read more...] about Prince George tipped to push royal social media use to new highs to connect with audience

Princess Diana ‘didn’t’ want Taj Mahal photo reveals Wharfe 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 A new documentary delving into the life of Diana, Princess of Wales is coming to Sky Documentaries after debuting at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. ‘The Princess’ will air on Sunday ahead of the 25th anniversary of Diana’s death. It offers "an intimate and immersive look" into the life of the Princess of Wales through unseen footage, archived news clips and photographs. Related articles Beatrice and Eugenie banished by Diana after fallout with Fergie Charles will mirror European royals as he aims for ‘simpler' monarchy While focusing on Diana's life and involvement in the Royal Family , … [Read more...] about Diana’s ‘shadow’ still looms over Camilla as ‘jury out’ on Duchess as Queen Consort

Published 22 July Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics UK heatwaves Drone pictures have shown the devastation of a fire that swept through a village on the UK's hottest day. About 20 homes were either destroyed or badly damaged in Ashill, Norfolk, on Tuesday, when a fire in a neighbouring field got out of control. Paul Claussen, Breckland Council's deputy leader, said it "looks like a war zone, it's absolutely shocking". He said housing officers were in "close contact" with those affected. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the village , near Swaffham, at about 17:00 BST on Tuesday, with 18 of them fighting the flames at their peak. Temperatures in Norfolk were above 39C (102F) during the hottest parts of Tuesday. Mr Claussen, Conservative, said community volunteers were "just being overwhelmed by the scale of … [Read more...] about UK heatwave: Ashill homes fire damage captured by drone

E mma Raducanu suffered blister problems which left the skin “ripping off” her injured hand, causing fresh concern just weeks before her US Open defence . In furnace-like conditions in Washington and on an eerily quiet court, Raducanu was subjected to the ultimate endurance test in a dogged, second-round win over Camila Osorio at the Citi Open. The 7-6, 7-6 win set up a quarter-final against Liudmila Samsonova today and the question is how Raducanu will be able to recover from her callouses, described as “pretty ugly” by on court interviewer Rennae Stubbs after the match. Witnessed by only a sparse crowd in the US capital, temperatures peaked at 35 degrees with many spectators sheltering under umbrellas and towels because of the fierce heat. In a measure of her resilience, Raducanu was twice pushed to a final set-tie break. Twice she pulled through to close out a victory in this marathon match, which descended into a battle of the blisters in the suffocating heat. After two … [Read more...] about More injury drama for Emma Raducanu as she battles through to reach Citi Open quarter-finals