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But will it be a photo finish? Racegoers arrive at Royal Ascot in EU referendum outfits
THESE two racegoers turned heads at Royal Ascot as they arrived in outfits inspired by the upcoming EU referendum. Stunning Holly Peers, 29, wore a 'Remain' hat featuring an Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate and flags of European countries. Her pal India Reynolds, 25, wearing a figure-hugging Union Jack dress, favoured a...
Euro 2016: Russia given suspended disqualification
Russia will be thrown out of Euro 2016 if their fans cause further trouble, says European governing body Uefa. The Russians have also been fined 150,000 euro (£119,000) following violent scenes at the game against England in Marseille on Saturday. The suspended disqualification and fine relate only to incidents that...
Pensioner ‘prescribed’ prostitute says brothels should be legalised
A PENSIONER who was “prescribed” prostitutes by his GP is calling on police to stop raiding brothels. The unnamed 79-year-old is a supporter of legal brothels after visiting his doctor when he lived in Spain over problems in the bedroom with his wife. He claims they advised him to frequent one of the six legal...
Queen to attend huge street party to celebrate her 90th birthday
THE QUEEN will celebrate her 90th birthday by attending a massive street party as thousands of royal revellers prepare to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone across the UK. Senior royals and 10,000 people will join the Queen for the Patron’s Lunch on the Mall in London in the last event of the three-day celebration to...
Four Syrian immigrants accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl in Newcastle park
A GROUP of four Syrian immigrants have been accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a Newcastle park. One of them had been resettled in Britain just six months ago under the government’s refugee programme. Omar Badreddin, 18, Mohammed Alfrouh, 20, and Mohammad Allakkoud, 18, all pleaded not...
EU referendum: Cameron issues Brexit pensions warning
David Cameron has said the government might not be able to protect spending on pensions, the NHS and defence in the long term if the UK leaves the EU. The prime minister said Brexit could cause a "black hole" in the public finances and threaten the "triple lock" guaranteeing state pension increases. He told...
EU SUPERSTATE (step 1): Fury over plans for European-wide ‘tax harmonisation’
PROPOSALS to introduce a European Union-wide tax system has infuriated British taxpayers — who fear the move is yet another flagrant step in Brussels’ attempt to build a Euro-superstate. The controversial system, which is described in EU documents as the “harmonisation of European taxation”, was put...
Euro 2016: Russia faces Uefa probe after England match violence
Uefa has begun disciplinary proceedings against Russia's Football Union after "totally unacceptable" scenes at Saturday's England-Russia game. Footage appeared to show Russia fans rush at England supporters after the 1-1 Euro 2016 draw in Marseille. Charges against Russia are for crowd disturbances, racist...
REVEALED: British Special Forces called in to help France THWART Euro 2016 terror plot
BRITISH Special Forces officers are assisting one of France’s counter terrorist teams following fears a ‘sleeper cell’ from the UK has slipped into the country to launch an attack on the Euro 2016 tournament. Europe and Britain’s secret services are reviewing the worst case scenarios possible after...
Just in time for the Euros! England fan paints his home to look like a FOOTBALL SHIRT
MEET the country's biggest England fan — who has painted his Grade II listed historic cottage to look like a FOOTBALL SHIRT. Former professional footballer Mike Hughes has transformed his 100-year-old fisherman's cottage into a giant England shirt with huge St George's Cross ahead of Euro 2016. The two-bedroom...
Euro 2016: Marseille clashes leave Britons in hospital
A number of British people are in hospital in France, the UK's ambassador has said following a series of clashes between football fans in Marseille. Violence has broken out between England fans, rival supporters and police for three days in the French port city. There were also clashes in the stadium following England's...
What is in the Queen’s handbag?
As the British monarch celebrates her 90th birthday, Lindsay Baker delves into the immaculate wardrobe of the most photographed woman in history. Her Majesty the Queen has never yielded to fashion’s whims. As royal designer Sir Norman Hartnell said rather sternly to The New York Times in 1953: “The Queen and the...