King Charles and Queen Camilla Make Friends with an Adorable Alpaca Summary: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Breckenshire Agricultural Society, continuing their longstanding relationship with the community. The royals display a keen interest in sustainable farming and engage with local food and drink producers. King Charles meets representatives from Black Mountains College, showcasing his commitment to championing sustainability amidst climate emergencies. The royal couple enjoys the agricultural show, accompanied by a male voice choir, and participates in an oak sapling planting ceremony. The visit signals King Charles' desire to forge...

Summary: Princess Kate 's attendance at an electronic music festival has garnered attention. King Charles plans a subdued celebration for his upcoming 75th birthday. The royal family 's traditional summer holiday holds emotional significance. Princess Charlotte 's football interest brings royal support to the Lionesses. Kate's rumored call to Harry sparks speculation about reconciliation. Kate and William focus on fostering strong relationships among their children. ...

Summary: The Prince and Princess of Wales will lead tributes to Queen Victoria . The nation is mourning the loss of Queen Victoria . Commemorative events aim to celebrate Queen Victoria 's life and foster unity. In a significant display of respect and honor, the Prince and Princess of Wales will take on the responsi...

Summary: The UK is experiencing a severe weather warning with a month's worth of rain expected in 48 hours. The jet stream, a key factor, is causing stagnant weather patterns in the UK, while a heat dome affects Southern Europe. Weather experts predict no significant improvement in the weather for the next 10 days. The UK's comparatively moderate climate offers relief from scorching temperatures and wildfires experienced in other parts of Europe. The current weather conditions are partly linked to manmade climate change, according to experts. ...

Summary: GCSE top grades in England have dropped significantly and regional disparities have increased. Government's efforts for educational equality are criticized as regional differences persist. Contrasts in grading between England, Wales, and Northern Ireland raise questions about fairness. Despite challenges, the current cohort is celebrated for their achievements amid ongoing educational inequalities. ...

THE LAST 10 | France v Scotland | 2021 | Guinness Six Nations It is what it is and it just means Scotland had the chance to go 23 all two minutes ago Then I find themselves three points down crucially one man down their key man Finn Russell for the last ten minutes of this game Wow You thought there wasn't any more of this Don't go to the kitchen and make the tea just yes It is a Monumental task now for Scotland in terms of winning this game Supporters of Wales will be in behind the couch Stuart Hogg Fiku Gathers the ball and Scotland alive in numbers and that's a really good defensive effort Right into French territory because they escaped that there is lots of green grass behind Scotland Again great vision from Hogg to lift his head Stuart Hogg throw the dummy chip this ball through and then chase it down a kick Oh any kick only as good as it chase Fiku to the deck do Ha...

Summary: The police in England and Wales aim to reduce mental health call-outs from 80% to 20-30%. Patients detained under the Mental Health Act could see their waiting time reduced from 12 hours to one hour with the new plan. The police expect to save approximately one million hours of police time annually through this approach. The saved police hours will be utilized for increased patrolling, faster emergency response, and better crime investigation resources. The government will support the initiative by providing additional mental health ambulances and crisis cafes. ...

Summary: GCSE results data for this year indicates a return to pre-pandemic pass rate levels. Pass rates in England have reached their lowest point since 2007 due to stricter grading . Wales maintains pass rates similar to 2018, while Northern Ireland achieves significantly higher pass rates . Pass rates for English and maths have improved across all nations compared to 2019. Balancing the shift towards pre-pandemic grading with student well-being remains a challenge. ...

Summary: Last year's record-breaking UK heatwave could become the average by 2060, and by 2100, it may be cooler than an average year, according to the Met Office 's report. The warmest year on record in the UK was 2022, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees centigrade for the first time in history. Human-induced climate change is considered a significant factor behind the extreme heatwave and warming trends. Addressing climate change promptly is crucial, as delaying action will only lead to greater challenges in the future. 2022 also experienced contrasting weather patterns, with periods of drought, followed by some of the...

Passengers at London Waterloo react to the 5.9% increase in fares And what's your reaction to the average 5.9% increase in fares today in England and Wales? Well I mean obviously everyone's cost has gone up, the electricity to run the railway and everything else but prices were very very high compared to the rest of Europe anyway. So it does cut a little bit because we've all got changes at the moment. It's not really happy to hear it kind of increasing like that. Yeah I think it's tough times we're living in and considering how much we depend on public transport these days it's not going to be well received I think by many to hear that it's increasing. Considering the current state of the trains as well, this mix with the price increase is probably going to be met with some resistance I would say. It's amazing, it just keeps going all the time you ...

Summary: Top A-level grades decrease as Covid-related disruption no longer considered by exam regulators. Mixed reactions among students as some feel unfairly judged due to challenging exam conditions. Differences in grading systems between nations could impact university admissions and future employment. Majority of students secure spots in their preferred universities. ...

Summary: The impact of COVID-19 on education will not be taken into account for this year's A-level grades , leading many students to expect lower results. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan emphasizes the importance of maintaining the value of qualifications and addressing the challenges faced by students who received grades during the disrupted years. Changes in A-level grading due to COVID-19 have led to fluctuations in the distribution of top grades , with concerns raised about university readiness. Students like Harry express hopes for fairness in the grading process despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. ...

Ofgem energy price cap falls - but average household bills still expected to rise The energy watchdog has reduced the energy price cap to £3,280 effective from 1 April. It's currently £4,270. Despite this, bills are still expected to rise by 20% because the Government's energy price guarantee, which caps House or bills at £2,500 annually, will rise to £3,000. The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is facing calls from opposition parties to keep the support at the current level in his spring budget next month. Let's get more on that, should we? And Goprit is here with us. So the ceiling's come down, but our bills are still going to go up. Yeah, it's a bit complicated. But when you add up all the numbers, actually the result is that households and businesses are worse off as a result of it. So this should be good news. Of jam set, something called the energy price cap. It li...

Three people killed in Cardiff car crash after night out are named the weekend. The Sky News can confirm now the name of the three people inside the car found just off this roundabout outside of Cardiff who died on Saturday. They are 21-year-old Eve Smith, also 21 Darcy Ross and 24-year-old Raphael Jean. This is a story which really began on Friday night. Eve Smith, Darcy and their friends Sophie, both of them were out partying in Newport and they had then travelled with two men, Raphael Jean, one of the deceased, and Shane Loughlin, towards Porth Call, around 30 miles west of Newport, to continue their party. They had then travelled from there to Cardiff and it is in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday morning that the vehicle they were in was last spotted. On Saturday morning the family members of all five reported to them missing to the police and what then they started was a wh...

Summary: Debate on Disney's reimagining of Snow White 's story. Critics argue that changes undermine the original fairy tale's essence. Defenders believe reimagining is necessary to reflect modern values . Discussion on the portrayal of women and female roles in media. Comparisons to previous adaptations and the impact on younger audiences. ...

Windsor Framework has received a 'cautious welcome' in Northern Ireland All right, let's get the view now of Michelle O'Neill, because this time last week all the talk was of the PM's deal with the EU over the Northern Ireland protocol. This seemed to get a decent enough reaction from most parts, but of course the big question is what do the DUP do, the largest unionist party in Northern Ireland? They say they won't rejoin power sharing if they're not happy. Well, the largest party at Stormont is Shinfeng, and its leader there would have been First Minister. That's Michelle O'Neill. She joins us live now. Thank you very much for being on the programme this morning. Has Rishi Sineq negotiated a good deal for Northern Ireland? Well, I think we've all had the best part of a week now to reflect on the deal, and I think it's fair to say that the ...

Summary: Boots reports a 33% increase in Covid test sales since July. Just under 790,000 people in the UK estimated to have Covid symptoms . Highest Covid rates in the south-west, lowest in Yorkshire . Recent rise in cases compared to previous Omicron peaks. 46% increase in hospital patients testing positive for Covid. Waning immunity contributing to the surge in cases. Booster uptake relatively low in certain age groups. The High Street Pharmacy Boots says sales of ...

Summary: New duties announced in King Charles 's military appointments reshuffle. Prince Harry and Meghan have differences in child-rearing approaches. Meghan's pursuit of personal interests contrasts with Harry's involvement in court cases . William and Catherine take on increased royal duties in reshuffle. ...

Roald Dahl would be 'APPALLED' at his books being rewritten | Jeffrey Archer Good luck to the Queen I say. I think it was no more than common sense was it? I had the privilege of knowing Roald Dahl. Indeed, three of my short stories were on his tales of the unexpected. So I worked with him as well and he would be appalled. He'd be absolutely shocked. He'd say, I can see here him saying go to hell. You published my books or you can not publish them. You can see from that picture. He was a comudingly old thing and not easy to deal with. Geoffrey, on what basis can a publishing house change a book that's been in circulation? I think I checked. This book was written Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, writing 1964. Can they, well, how are they allowed to change the words that he used? I presume they approached the family in my own case. My publishers approached me som...