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St Paul’s jubilee service a ‘slightly terrifying gig’, says Archbishop of York

St Paul’s jubilee service a ‘slightly terrifying gig’, says Archbishop of York

St Paul’s jubilee service a ‘slightly terrifying gig’, says Archbishop of York

03 June 2022

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell said he is sad the Queen is unable to be at the cathedral in person.


No major issues reported at Dublin Airport as busy bank holiday weekend begins

No major issues reported at Dublin Airport as busy bank holiday weekend begins

No major issues reported at Dublin Airport as busy bank holiday weekend begins

03 June 2022

New measures, including the installation of a marquee at Terminal 1 for any passengers forced to queue outside, have been deployed.


Warning of £1.5bn funding gap to meet electric charging targets

Warning of £1.5bn funding gap to meet electric charging targets

Warning of £1.5bn funding gap to meet electric charging targets

03 June 2022

Liberty Charge says private sector firms ‘should and can’ meet the shortfall and help keep the UK’s net-zero goals on track.


Post Office workers to strike over jubilee weekend in dispute over pay

Post Office workers to strike over jubilee weekend in dispute over pay

Post Office workers to strike over jubilee weekend in dispute over pay

03 June 2022

Members of the Communication Workers Union at Crown Post Offices will walk out on Saturday and in administration and supply chain networks on Monday.


Original Charlie Mackesy illustrations go on sale at Sotheby’s

Original Charlie Mackesy illustrations go on sale at Sotheby’s

Original Charlie Mackesy illustrations go on sale at Sotheby’s

03 June 2022

Illustrations drawn in the making of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse have gone on sale.


What the papers say – June 3

What the papers say – June 3

What the papers say – June 3

03 June 2022

Friday’s papers react to the ‘history maker’ that is the British monarch.


The ‘lovely’ Jubilee and succession: How world’s media has covered the Jubilee

The ‘lovely’ Jubilee and succession: How world’s media has covered the Jubilee

The ‘lovely’ Jubilee and succession: How world’s media has covered the Jubilee

03 June 2022

Images of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony and celebrations on The Mall were popular with the world’s media.


Australia mulls a republic as Jubilee celebrations spread Down Under

Australia mulls a republic as Jubilee celebrations spread Down Under

Australia mulls a republic as Jubilee celebrations spread Down Under

03 June 2022

The country appointed a new assistant minister for the republic on the eve of the Jubilee.


California pub ensures British expats are not left out over Jubilee weekend

California pub ensures British expats are not left out over Jubilee weekend

California pub ensures British expats are not left out over Jubilee weekend

03 June 2022

Ye Olde King’s Head has provided bunting, afternoon tea and a Queen Elizabeth impersonator for its patrons.


Princess Royal to see penguins at Edinburgh Zoo during Jubilee visit

Princess Royal to see penguins at Edinburgh Zoo during Jubilee visit

Princess Royal to see penguins at Edinburgh Zoo during Jubilee visit

03 June 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Wales and the Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit Northern Ireland as part of Jubilee celebrations.


Doctors and nurses ‘should take nightshift power naps to keep patients safe’

Doctors and nurses ‘should take nightshift power naps to keep patients safe’

Doctors and nurses ‘should take nightshift power naps to keep patients safe’

03 June 2022

Doctors and nurses should not work three night shifts in a row, say experts.


Delighted Queen leads first day of Jubilee at beacon lighting and on balcony

Delighted Queen leads first day of Jubilee at beacon lighting and on balcony

Delighted Queen leads first day of Jubilee at beacon lighting and on balcony

02 June 2022

The monarch is the first sovereign in British history to celebrate 70 years on the throne.


Amber Heard’s lawyer says actress will ‘absolutely’ appeal defamation decision

Amber Heard’s lawyer says actress will ‘absolutely’ appeal defamation decision

Amber Heard’s lawyer says actress will ‘absolutely’ appeal defamation decision

02 June 2022

The Aquaman star’s lawyer said she has ‘excellent grounds’ for the appeal as there was ‘so much’ evidence that was not included during the trial.


Screening of patients’ genomes for GPs to assess disease risk ‘is feasible’

Screening of patients’ genomes for GPs to assess disease risk ‘is feasible’

Screening of patients’ genomes for GPs to assess disease risk ‘is feasible’

02 June 2022

Researchers say the findings could be the “start of a revolution” for healthcare.


Senior Tory under fire for arguing UK should rejoin EU single market

Senior Tory under fire for arguing UK should rejoin EU single market

Senior Tory under fire for arguing UK should rejoin EU single market

02 June 2022

Tobias Ellwood claims there is an ‘appetite’ in Britain to make ‘course corrections’ to the current Brexit model.


William hails ‘impressive’ Jubilee celebrations as a ‘big day’

William hails ‘impressive’ Jubilee celebrations as a ‘big day’

William hails ‘impressive’ Jubilee celebrations as a ‘big day’

02 June 2022

The duke took part in a dual ceremony outside Buckingham Palace to watch the lighting of the principal beacon.


In Pictures: Beacons lit around the UK to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign

In Pictures: Beacons lit around the UK to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign

In Pictures: Beacons lit around the UK to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign

02 June 2022

The monarch sent a river of light from her Windsor Castle home to Buckingham Palace and around the world.


Beacon lit at Edinburgh Castle for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Beacon lit at Edinburgh Castle for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Beacon lit at Edinburgh Castle for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

02 June 2022

More than 2,022 beacons were lit on Thursday evening.


First Jubilee beacon sends a spark of light around the globe

First Jubilee beacon sends a spark of light around the globe

First Jubilee beacon sends a spark of light around the globe

02 June 2022

The Duke of Cambridge watched as the Tree of Trees sculpture at Buckingham Palace was bathed in light.


Beacons light up skies across Northern Ireland for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Beacons light up skies across Northern Ireland for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Beacons light up skies across Northern Ireland for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

02 June 2022

Beacons were lit in towns across the region, including at Titanic Belfast and the most westerly town, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh.


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