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Ospreys are 99 per cent piscivorous. Flying over lakes and large rivers, their keen eyes search for tell-tale fins and piscine shadows; even at heights of 40m...

In 1583 the first life-insurance policy, on the life of William Gybbons, a salter, was issued in London. He died on May 29 the next year, and the...

Moeen Ali, cricketer, Warwickshire, England (2014-24), 38; Saqib Bhatti, Conservative MP for Meriden & Solihull East, shadow culture, media and sport...

THEREFORE being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we...

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Windsor Castle 17th June, 2025 The King and Queen honoured Ascot Races with their presence today. The Queen, Patron, Children’s Hospice South West, was...

Paul Brason , president, Royal Society of Portrait Painters (2000-02), 73; Nicky Clarke , hairdresser, 67; Lord (Vernon) Coaker , minister for the House of...

Windsor Castle 16th June, 2025 The King and Queen gave a Luncheon Party for the Companions of the Most Noble Order of the Garter at which The Prince of...

FOR the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from...