Posted on October 5, 2024July 10, 2025   Leave a comment on Council spends £35,000 on Corgi statues ‘instead of fixing potholes’ 

Council spends £35,000 on Corgi statues ‘instead of fixing potholes’ 

The official unveiling of two new sculptures of Corgis outside Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre (Picture: Express & Star / SWNS) A cash-strapped council has been criticized for spending £35,000 on two corgi statues in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. Walsall Council forked out thousands of pounds of taxpayers money on the stone corgis which have gone on display in Walsall Arboretum as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. But many residents of Walsall in the West Midlands questioned whether the cash could … Continue reading “Council spends £35,000 on Corgi statues ‘instead of fixing potholes’ “

Posted on September 29, 2024July 10, 2025   Leave a comment on King Charles reveals why Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days at Balmoral

King Charles reveals why Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days at Balmoral

King Charles said that his mother chose to die at Balmoral (Photo by Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images) King Charles has revealed why Queen Elizabeth II decided to spend her final days at the Royal family’s castle in Scotland. In a speech at Holyrood marking the 25th anniversary of the Scottish parliament, Charles spoke of Scotland’s ‘uniquely special place in the hearts of my family’ and suggested his mother decided it was where she wanted to die. ‘My late … Continue reading “King Charles reveals why Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days at Balmoral”

Posted on September 15, 2024July 10, 2025   Leave a comment on Two years on since The Queue – will we ever wait in line for that long for anyone else again?

Two years on since The Queue – will we ever wait in line for that long for anyone else again?

The queue to see the Queen lying in state winded 10 miles through London (Picture: Getty) It’s been two years since the famous ‘queue’ snaked ten miles through London as well-wishers looked to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Around a quarter of a million people are estimated to have paid their respects, and the fervour surrounding the ritual reinforced a globally held stereotype: that Brits love queueing. A behaviour specialist has now broken down the psychology … Continue reading “Two years on since The Queue – will we ever wait in line for that long for anyone else again?”

Posted on September 15, 2024July 10, 2025   Leave a comment on Prince Harry’s 40 years in the public eye as Duke of Sussex celebrates milestone birthday

Prince Harry’s 40 years in the public eye as Duke of Sussex celebrates milestone birthday

Prince Harry turns 40 years old today and the birthday celebrations are set to begin, with the royal jetting off for a ‘lads holiday’ with his closest friends. Meanwhile, Meghan is expected to stay at home California with their children, five-year-old Archie and three-year-old Lilibet. The royal has lived quite the life after being born into one of the world’s most famous families. From his rebellious antics as a teenager and his work in the Army, to moving to the US and … Continue reading “Prince Harry’s 40 years in the public eye as Duke of Sussex celebrates milestone birthday”