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Prince Philip continued to don the shoes he wore for his wedding for the rest of his life, it has been reported. The Duke of Edinburgh married Queen Elizabeth on November 20, 1947. For the next seven decades he continued to wear the same black leather shoes he slipped on that day to formal events, MailOnline reports. The 70 year long relationship Philip maintained with the shoes was revealed by the Confederation of British Industry president Lord Karan Bilimoria. "He told me once that he was wearing the shoes from the day that he got married," he said. "We were next to each other and tying up our laces when he told me that those were the same shoes from his wedding day. It was amazing." The touching tribute was made the day before Philip's funeral. The duke will be interred at St George's Chapel in Windsor in a ceremony which begins at 3pm tomorrow which will be broadcast live. This evening an Order of Service for the funeral was published which shows a string … [Read more...] about Thrifty Prince Philip ‘continued wearing his wedding day shoes for 74 years’

Prince William and Kate Middleton have paid tribute to "devoted consort" Prince Philip on the day of his funeral. In a tweet from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's official Twitter account @KensingtonRoyal, the pair wrote: "The Duke of Edinburgh was a devoted consort to Her Majesty The Queen for nearly 70 years, from Her Majesty’s Accession in 1952 until his death." The couple were among the 30 guests to attend Philip's parred back funeral at St George's Chapel from 3pm, with the post going live shortly afterwards. It also included a photo of Philip's coffin inside the chapel with William and Kate bowing their heads in the background, and another of the pallbearers making their way inside. In a poignant moment following the service, William was seen walking and chatting with brother Harry, who flew in from California earlier in the week. It was the first time the brothers have spoken in public since Harry and his wife Meghan gave an explosive interview to Oprah Winfrey … [Read more...] about Prince William and Kate pay tribute to ‘devoted consort’ Philip on day of funeral

We get to know some TV characters like family over the years, so it's hard to adjust when a beloved series ends. However, it's even more of a shock when a character up and leaves in a season finale, or even midway through with no prior warning. Sometimes, a character's departure is set in stone and is part of a greater plan from the writers and producers, even if it does come as a shock to viewers. But often, it's because the actor behind the character decided to quit—or they got pushed. Here are 15 stars who unexpectedly left their hit series and why they made their exits. Kal Penn, House Kal joined the Fox medical drama House in 2007 as a regular cast member playing Lawrence Kutner, a new member of Dr. Gregory House's new diagnostics team. However, in the season five episode "Simple Explanation" in 2009, his character died by suicide, with the reasons behind the death left unexplained by writers. Penn had left for a new job, but interestingly enough, it wasn't to … [Read more...] about 15 Actors Who Unexpectedly Left Their Shows—and Why

WE'RE now into our third lockdown, and if you've had your fill of the local takeaways then a DIY restaurant kit might be for you. With many of the UK's top restaurants now offering DIY kits, they're perfect if you're looking to celebrate indoors, or just something new to do this weekend. Whether it's Indian, burgers, pizza, Italian, fried chicken or even tapas, the following kits are available for nationwide delivery. Favourites including Dishoom, Honest Burger, are all available to order nationwide and to enjoy from the comfort of your living room. In most cases you'll only need a couple of store cupboard essentials to finish off the meal kits, and some will come with everything you need. So if you're looking for something a bit different, or a special treat these are the best restaurant kits to order now and enjoy at home. 1. Dishoom Bacon Naan Kit Dishoom's first ever 'at-home' cookery kit, the hit Indian restaurant based the old Bombay cafes, was always going … [Read more...] about The 32 best DIY restaurant kits with nationwide delivery including Dishoom, Honest Burger and more

March 30, 2021 - 16:39 BST Gareth Herincx Car drivers are faced with new challenges every year, so don't get caught out over the coming months and clue up on these new motoring law changes in 2021 Car drivers are faced with new challenges every year, whether it's new or revised laws to keep us all safe or fresh ways to tackle air pollution and climate change. This year is no exception, so here's a round-up of the key changes for 2021... MORE: 10 best cars for new drivers in 2021 1. New 'greener' petrol Arguably the most important development in 2021 will be the introduction of E10 fuel. It will be available from service stations in the UK from September and will join the existing E5 'regular' and 'super' unleaded petrol options at the pumps. A blend of petrol and ethanol, the Government says E10 could cut transport CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes a year – the equivalent of taking 350,000 cars off the road. The ethanol … [Read more...] about 8 new driving changes in 2021 every motorist should know, from car tax to road laws

I. It’s 1995, and I’m in seventh-grade keyboarding class. The school computer lab has clunky greige Apple computers loaded with Mavis Beacon software. We dutifully practice placing our fingers on the “home row”: the left hand on ASDF , right on JKL; . We practice typing short words, then sentences, aiming for accuracy and speed while keeping those fingers on the home row. This goes on once a week for three months. The class is easy. I get a decent grade. Then we switch to Health class, which is much more exciting because it talks about s-e-x. Because it’s 1995, health class spends a lot of time teaching about contraceptive foam and the sponge. Neither the sponge nor the home row method will serve me in my adult life. II. It’s the week that vaccines become available to New Yorkers age 30+, and I’m venting to friends in a group chat that I haven’t been able to book an appointment online yet. “That’s because Katie is probably typing in that she lives in BROKOLYN NWE … [Read more...] about Why Am I Sp Bad At Typign?

The purchase of wood pellet producer Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. by British energy company Drax has been completed. They said shareholders on both sides of the deal voted overwhelmingly in favour of the acquisition, priced at $831 million, when the intention of Drax to buy the company was first announced in late February. Drax owns the world’s largest biomass power station, located in the United Kingdom and wood pellet mills in the southern United States. The purchase of Pinnacle’s 11 sites will increase the count to 17 pellet plants and development projects and boosts its production capacity to 4.9 million from 2.9 million. Drax will also gain a terminal in Prince Rupert. Pinnacle will operate as a subsidiary of Drax and remain headquartered in British Columbia. Over 480 Pinnacle employees are on Pinnacle’s payroll. “This transaction marks the beginning of an exciting new future for Pinnacle,“ Pinnacle CEO Duncan Davies said in a statement. ”Drax is a world-class … [Read more...] about Drax completes Pnnacle purchase

An expensive wonder drug used to battle the most severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis could soon treat NHS patients with a range of diseases after cut-price versions became available. Adalimumab, known by the brand name Humira, dampens the inflammation that causes the joint pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis. But it can also treat other serious inflammatory disorders, such as bowel diseases Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, skin condition psoriasis and the painful inflammation of the spine called ankylosing spondylitis. These illnesses, all of which are triggered by faults in the immune system, affect millions of Britons. However, at £10,000 a year for each patient, adalimumab was one of the most expensive drugs ever prescribed on the NHS, meaning it was given mainly to those with severe disease who did not respond to older, cheaper drugs. But now, alternative versions of adalimumab that are up to 75 per cent cheaper – and no less effective – are on the market. … [Read more...] about Wonder drug used to battle the most severe cases of arthritis now set to help millions of NHS patients

THE trains in Spain do not stay mainly on the plain – they go along the coast, too. From slow branch lines to high-speed routes, taking a trip along the country’s shoreline can reveal places you might otherwise overlook. Travel writer Tom Chesshyre took a 3,000-mile clickety-clack journey on 52 train rides – and here are his top journeys along Spain’s varied coast. Holidays to Spain could restart from May 17. For train bookings, see renfe.com. Slow Trains Around Spain: A 3,000-Mile Adventure on 52 Rides by Tom Chesshyre is on sale now, published by Summersdale. CATALONIAN CALM Figueres to Blanes SITUATED on the Costa Brava, Blanes is a quiet resort with three miles of sandy beaches and fine seafood restaurants. The best beach is Cala Sant Francesc, tucked away in a cove down a steep path below the the wonderful clifftop Mari-murtra Botanical Garden, with a lovely restaurant by the sands. It’s an hour and 25 minutes by train to Blanes, above, from Figueres, … [Read more...] about Top train trips to adventure along Spain’s long and varied coastline

Japanese pin hopes on Vietnam’s market New Japanese joint ventures in Vietnam are providing the evidence that Vietnam is becoming a haven for trusting investments as the globe attempts to fight out of the pandemic recessions. Meiji’s infant formula business in Vietnam mainly imports products from Japan and sales are growing steadily. The number of births per year in Vietnam is 1.5 million or approximately 1.7 times higher than that of Japan, and the market is expected to continue to expand in the future. By establishing a new company in Vietnam, Meiji aims to conduct more timely and effective sales activities and conduct business operations rooted in the region. Meanwhile, Sojitz Corporation and Vietnam Livestock Corporation JSC (VILICO), a company of the country’s leading dairy group Vinamilk, have reached an agreement to establish a new joint venture for the purpose of importing, processing, and selling beef products in Vietnam. Vietnam’s annual beef … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 17