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Real reason Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson divorced after 'best day of her life'
On July 23, 1986, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson wed at Westminster Abbey, which was 39 years ago today. Although they announced their separation in 1992 following six years of marriage, the pair exemplify how former spouses can maintain cordial...

Oil Seismic Explorations and Their Impact on the Loligo Squid in the South Atlantic
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In recent years, there has been a concerning decline in catches of Loligo gahi squid in the waters around the Falkland Islands, says Fundacion Agustina Lerena. This species, essential...

The Tony Blair Institute’s filthy role in planning the ethnic cleansing and “reconstruction” of Gaza
Earlier this month, the Financial Times revealed that two staff members from the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) took part in discussions with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) about plans to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza and build a “Trump...

Cast and creative team announced for Breaking the Code at Royal & Derngate
Royal & Derngate have just announced the full cast for a brand new production of Hugh Whitemore’s acclaimed play Breaking the Code, which opens at the venue this autumn as part of the theatre’s Made in Northampton season. The play follows...

Poundland closing 25 stores - full list of affected UK locations
Poundland has announced the closure of 25 stores in the UK. The outlets on the list will be closed as part of the company's recovery and restructuring strategy. Since launching in Burton-on-Trent in 1990, the retailer became a favourite among...

Is War Ever Really Worth It?
“Adults in a Room” is a series in collaboration with The Stimson Center’s Reimagining US Grand Strategy program. The series stems from the group’s monthly networking events that call on analysts to gather virtually and hash out a salient topic. It...

Poundland confirms Shrewsbury store among 25 locations set to close under its restructuring plan
The plan, launched in June, aims to "refocus and simplify" the business after an extended period of under-performance and deliver a financially sustainable operating model, bosses at the discount chain said. A Poundland store. Photo: Owen...

Full list of all the Poundland stores to close this August, with one in Cornwall
The Falmouth store in Market Street will close on August 17 this year as part of Poundland’s restructuring and recovery plan designed to return the business to growth. The company's stores in Saint Austell, Penzance, Newquay, Camborne, Redruth,...

Poundland closing 25 stores across UK - full list of confirmed closures
Poundland has confirmed details of 25 shop closures across the UK as the discount retailer battles to revive its fortunes. Those appearing on the list are the first tranche to be closed under the company's recovery and restructuring plans. A...

Full list of Poundland closure dates announced including North East locations
Poundland has confirmed the locations of 25 stores that will close as part of its restructuring and recovery plan, which launched in June. The company's strategy aims to return the business to growth by refocusing and simplifying operations after...

Poundland confirms locations of 25 stores set to close under its restructuring plan - full list
The plan, launched in June, aims refocus and simplify the business after an extended period of under-performance and deliver a financially sustainable operating model, bosses at the discount chain said. Poundland (Mike Egerton/PA)The plan includes...

The secret British history of South America
In the 1920s, the story goes, weary Times sub-editors on the evening shift had a running competition to see who could write the most boring headline to make it into print the next morning. One winner, according to legend, was “Small earthquake in...

Poundland closing 25 stores - full list of affected UK shops
Poundland has revealed plans to shut down 25 of its stores across the UK as part of a strategy aimed at recovery and restructuring. The discount retailer, which opened its doors in 1990 and quickly became a hit with shoppers looking for £1...

Poundland reveals 25 store closures across UK - full list of confirmed locations
Major high street retailer Poundland has confirmed the locations of 25 of its stores which will close over the next month. The confirmed closures are among the first of the retailer's stores to be shut down after announcing in June that it would...

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: First they came for the soldiers, now it's the coppers... Orgreave is another excuse to dance on Mrs Thatcher's grave
First they came for the soldiers, who so valiantly risked their lives serving Queen and Country against the IRA. Shamefully, members of the special forces and other troops posted to Northern Ireland during the Troubles are still being hounded...

Update for Mersey Tunnel users about upcoming closure
Councils across the Liverpool City Region have issued a list of public notices in the past seven days. These are important documents which act as a public record of key decisions in the city region and keep citizens across the local authority...

BBC radio legend dies after incredible two-decade career as devastated colleagues pay tribute
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By BETHAN EDWARDS FOR MAILONLINE Published: 14:40 EDT, 20 July 2025 | Updated: 14:41 EDT, 20 July 2025 BBC radio legend Charlie Partridge has died, sparking an out pour of condolences from fans and...

Dazzling Turkish laser weapon takes down missiles without a blast
When is a laser weapon not a weapon? When it's the ASELSAN YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System that doesn't actually destroy incoming infrared missiles, but instead blinds them before they have a chance to lock on target....

Silversea Highlights 2025-26 Holiday Voyages
Silversea is offering a range of voyages for the holiday season in 2025-26 to destinations including South America, the Caribbean, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the Galapagos. The company said that it...

Driver needed 14 stitches after bite from dog which should have been muzzled
Malcolm Brand, 61, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control following the incident in Blackburn on May 16, 2024, and appeared at Preston Crown Court to be sentenced on Wednesday (July 16). The court heard Brand, of...