An EU referendum by the end of 2017 is among a packed programme of new laws in the first Conservative-only Queen’s Speech in nearly two decades. It also includes more free childcare, an income tax freeze and the right-to-buy for housing association tenants. David Cameron said the 26-bill package was a “programme for working people” that would create full employment …
Is this Britain’s smallest dog? Pug which refuses to grow is only FOUR INCHES tall Pip the pug is less than four inches tall and weighs just 1lbs 4 ounces The four-month-old runt of the litter is only half the size of her sister Poppy She’s so small she fits in a gravy boat and travels in her owner’s handbag Read …
Football fans are known for showing unwavering commitment in backing their heroes – and Premier League clubs travelled a total of 57,000 miles to away matches across the 2014-15 season. But whose mileage over the entire Premier League season could have taken them to the Caribbean islands of the Bahamas? Whose average trip was the same length as one complete …
Afternoon Tea at 1865 prices, marks the 150th anniversary of The Langham, London On 10th June 2015, Palm Court is offering guests Afternoon Tea for the original price it was served in 1865, marking the hotel’s 150th birthday. For just seven pence, today’s equivalent of one shilling and sixpence, guests will be able to experience the Anniversary Afternoon Tea, normally priced at …
Reading Bridge is on target to reopen on Monday, with “necessary” work on the structure set to be completed on time. The bridge is the town’s main River Thames crossing and has been shut for strengthening, resurfacing and waterproofing. Its closure last Monday for two weeks has caused disruption across the town. Reading Borough Council said work was due to …
The Premier League is over for another year and all we have left are our memories. We’ve said goodbye to iconic figures, managers have come and gone, and now is the time to look back and take stock of the season. BBC Sport asked Fans to share an alternative take on their club’s campaign – by describing it in a picture made …
Manager Alex Neil is confident his Norwich team will be competitive in the Premier League after securing promotion with a 2-0 win over Middlesborough in Yesterday’s Championship play-off final. “I’m not silly, I know it is going to be a huge task for us,” said the 33-year-old Scot. “We will be one of the smallest clubs in the Premier League. “But …
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Kent, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has said. The tremor originated near Sandwich at a depth of 15km (9.5 miles) underground at 02:52 BST, it reported. Residents in other areas including Margate, Canterbury and Southend-on-Sea, Essex, reported feeling the earthquake. Kent Police said a number of calls had been received but no …
The wheels on this bus really do go round and round, at a world record breaking speed. This Reading Buses bus is officially the fastest bus in the world as it made history by reaching a top speed of 80.73 miles an hour. This, of course, wasn’t done of the roads of Reading, but on the circular track at Millbrook, just …
A 0-0 draw at The Emirates last night was enough to secure Sunderland’s Ninth consecutive Season in England’s Top Flight. It’s a double positive for the Black Cats though as it leaves their Northern arch Rivals Newcastle United fighting to stay up against Hull in a fight to the death on the final day of the season. Hull, who …
