62 h. ago Queen ‘thrilled’ to open horse racing stand named in her honour

Camilla was visiting Hexham Racecourse in Northumberland and spoke to industry figures.

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64 h. ago Queen opens new stand named in her honour at ‘beautiful racecourse’

Camilla was visiting Hexham Racecourse in Northumberland and spoke to industry figures.

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66 h. ago Late Queen was 'as angry as I'd ever seen her' over Lilibet name controversy, aide says

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter Lilibet celebrated her fourth birthday, but there was controversy when her name was announced as the Queen was reportedly "as angry as I'd ever seen her"

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4 d. ago How the late Queen was left upset by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision that took away 'the only thing she owned'

Today is Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter whose name is a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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5 d. ago 'Bubbly' Edinburgh student dies running Half Marathon as tributes paid

Tributes have been paid to Olivia Tuohy, studying at Queen Margaret University, who passed away while running the Edinburgh Half Marathon on Sunday, May 25.

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8 d. ago Queen Margaret University named Higher Education Institute of the Year at Herald Awards 2025

Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh has been crowned Higher Education Institute of the Year at the prestigious Herald Higher Education Awards 2025, held in Glasgow on 29th May 2025. Coming in QMU’s 150th anniversary year, this accolade celebrates the institution’s enduring commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, inclusion, innovation and student support.

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9 d. ago Patrick Grant named as Queen Margaret University’s new Chancellor

Patrick Grant, the designer, entrepreneur, writer, and advocate for sustainability and sustaining communities, is to be the next Chancellor of Queen Margaret University, (QMU) Edinburgh. The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University, presiding over graduation ceremonies and performing an ambassadorial role.

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1 week ago Thugs leave lecturer blind in one eye after he 'refused their offer of a chip'

Patrick Kerr, 33, and Simon Tierney, 38, blinded university lecturer Antonio Grant at Rewind Festival after they became angry that he had refused a chip from them

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2 w. ago The retailer who wants us to buy less: Patrick Grant on his fight against fast fashion

The Sewing Bee presenter is a designer and clothing manufacturer who is also fiercely anti-consumerism. He discusses how he balances his beliefs with his businessPatrick Grant is on his feet, giving the full tour of his outfit. He tugs down the waistband of his jeans to show off his white underpants elastic. His undies were made in south Wales, he says. His shoes in Bolton, the socks in Sussex. More than a man who got dressed this morning, he is a walking compendium of clothing.The provenance of his garments is important to Grant. In fact, the provenance of his everything is important. We are meeting in the office of Cookson & Clegg, the Blackburn clothing factory he bought in 2015. Within a few minutes, I’ve learned that the table we’re sitting at came from Freecycle in Crystal Palace, the bookcase from a skip. I suspect these details have always mattered to Grant,53, who is best known as a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, but they’re especially pertinent since his book, ...

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2 w. ago ‘Buy less!’: why Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant wants us to stop shopping

The TV sewing judge is also a designer and clothing manufacturer who is fiercely anti-consumerism. He discusses how he balances his beliefs with his businessPatrick Grant is on his feet, giving the full tour of his outfit. He tugs down the waistband of his jeans to show off his white underpants elastic. His undies were made in south Wales, he says. His shoes in Bolton, the socks in Sussex. More than a man who got dressed this morning, he is a walking compendium of clothing.The provenance of his garments is important to Grant. In fact, the provenance of his everything is important. We are meeting in the office of Cookson & Clegg, the Blackburn clothing factory he bought in 2015. Within a few minutes, I’ve learned that the table we’re sitting at came from Freecycle in Crystal Palace, the bookcase from a skip. I suspect these details have always mattered to Grant,53, who is best known as a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, but they’re especially pertinent since his book, Less,...

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3 w. ago Names of King and Queen’s dogs to feature in Chelsea Flower Show garden

Run by the Royal Horticultural Society, which Charles supports as patron, the flower show was first staged in 1913.

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3 w. ago Sixties classic named Britain's No 1 singalong song, ahead of Dancing Queen and Angels

More than four in ten think the song is perfect for launching into with friends, family - or even strangers in the pub.

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3 w. ago New Zealand continues ban on name that’s increasingly popular in the US

Baby names like King, Queen, and Princess are banned in New Zealand despite growing in popularity in the United States.

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3 w. ago Kate's show of support for Victoria! Princess of Wales opts for a £1,340 suit from Beckham's brand to present fashion award amid designer's heartache over feud with son Brooklyn

The Princess of Wales was the image of elegance as she arrived to present the the Queen Elizabeth II Award - named in honour of her husband's beloved late grandmother - this afternoon.

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3 w. ago Edith Bowman and her mother look back: ‘My Scottish accent got me professional knockbacks, but I’m so glad I didn’t have elocution lessons’

The broadcaster and her mum, Eleanor, on youthful misbehaviour, early ambition, and going to gigs togetherBorn in Fife in 1974, broadcaster Edith Bowman started her radio career while doing communication studies at Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh. Her first on-screen job was as a news presenter for MTV UK in the early 00s. Top of the Pops, royal wedding coverage, the Baftas and shows on BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and 6 Music followed. Soundtracking, the film and music podcast she launched in 2016, is available on all providers. She is married to Tom Smith of the band Editors, has two children and lives in Gloucestershire. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' unconventional name for Queen Camilla

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are known to lovingly call their grandfather King Charles, Grandpa Wales, but when it comes to Queen Camilla, they have an unusual moniker for her

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