9 h. ago New coin to mark 80 years since VE Day is launched by Royal Mint

A 101-year-old WWII veteran took part in the coin striking

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9 h. ago Royal Mint releases special 50p coins for VE Day – and they're worth up to £1,725

New collectable coins to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with prices ranging up to £1,725 each have been released by the Royal Mint - and they're set to prove popular with collectors

Economics

9 h. ago Royal Mint releases special new coin to commemorate 80 years since VE Day

VE Day will be celebrated on May 8, 2025

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69 h. ago Critically ill children’s dreams come true as they perform with Sam Ryder at Disneyland Paris

The emotional performance in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle was timed to celebrate World Wish Day on 29th April and to mark the launch of Disney Music Festival

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69 h. ago Bullion coin sales soar as Britons flock to ‘protect wealth’, Royal Mint says

The UK’s official maker of British coins said the surge reflects people turning to so-called ‘safe haven’ assets in a bid to protect their wealth.

Economics

2 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire backing Scots new national suicide prevention public awareness campaign

The initiative went live on the same day the Suicide Prevention Scotland's new website was launched.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Heartwarming’ Sam Ryder sings with critically ill children at Disneyland Paris

The performance in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at the launch of the Disney Music Festival came ahead of World Wish Day.

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3 d. ago Otley Run attack latest with road closed for second day as counter terror police launch investigation

Two women have been seriously injured

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8 d. ago ‘I hope I’ll one day be at peace’: civilians seek mental health help in war

People traumatised by conflict have queued outside the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital in Goma each day since free scheme launchedOn a sunny morning in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army raged earlier this year, men and women rushed towards a line of chairs outside a medical facility.Since 24 March, the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital, a medical facility for people with mental health issues, has been offering free consultations on a first-come first-served basis for people affected by the fighting. Dozens have lined up to be seen each day. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Royal Mint lists the ten rarest 50p coins that could make you a fortune

These 50p coins could be worth a small fortune...

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2 w. ago Royal Mint reveals 20p 'holy grail' coin could be worth a small fortune

A number of coins were released with an error - and could now be worth up to £203

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3 w. ago GMP catch dozens out after sudden operation at Metrolink stops

Police launched a sudden day of action in Derker

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3 w. ago Nintendo Switch 2 launch games – Mario Kart World, Switch game upgrades, and every day one title

The incoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch games are set to kick off a new era of gaming, with a new Mario Kart title and some refreshed Switch games in tow.

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3 w. ago Hit noughties TV star barely aged a day as she launches new career 22 years after show

A noughties TV star looks very similar to when they were on screens 22 years ago as hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch came to an end before she launched a new career

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3 w. ago Democrats’ deference to Biden was a disaster. They still haven’t learned their lesson | Norman Solomon

Conformity and fear of party leadership are impairing Democrats’ ability to fight Trump and drive a progressive agendaJoe Biden’s insistence on running for re-election was certainly disastrous. It kept credible contenders out of the Democratic presidential primaries and prevented the selection of a nominee who had gained momentum in the winnowing process. Even after his stunningly feeble debate performance on 27 June last year, Biden took several weeks before finally opting out of the race. That left Kamala Harris a mere 107 days between the launch of her campaign and election day.Ample evidence shows that the Biden team was riddled with obstinate denial and misrepresentation aimed at the public. But tales of tragic egomania in high places can take us only so far. What’s essential is to scrutinize how – and why – the Democratic party, its leaders and its prominent supporters enabled Biden and his inner circle to get away with such momentous stonewalling for so long. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Meghan Markle announces her As Ever products will go on sale TOMORROW as she gleefully dances around kitchen

Meghan Markle has revealed that there's just one more day until she launches her lifestyle brand, As Ever - and is celebrating with a cheeky dance.

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