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Author Mitch Johnson at Ketts Books in Wymondham - Credit: Supplied by Ketts Books As shops re-open we ask the people running some of our local independents what’s selling, what’s recommended and what they’ve loved reading during lockdown. Tracy Kenny, manager of Kett’s Books in Wymondham, said: “Its just been wonderful to be able to throw open the door and watch customers so happy to come in. They are happy to be in town, and especially to be allowed to browse and discover books the...

One summer, Prince Philip was presented with a birthday present of three pairs of carriage-driving gloves. He unwrapped the parcel and inspected the gift. The first pair of gloves were a light tan colour. The duke sniffed approvingly. The second pair were dark tan. Thank you very much, he said. The third pair were a pale lilac colour. He held them up disdainfully between his thumb and forefinger and said: I think well give these to the Prince of Wales. I was there when he said this — and his ...

Senior royals are coming together to ensure the monarch is accompanied by family on future engagements Those who will be seen at her side are Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Sources stressed that the Queen, who says Prince Philips death on Friday has left a huge void in her life, will fulfil as many commitments as possible once the two weeks of official mourning ends on April 22

GYLES BRANDRETH: My introduction to the Queen was disconcerting, to say the least. This is Gyles Brandreth, said Prince Philip cheerily. Apparently, hes writing about you.

Go on Oprah? Its madness! No good will come of it: In the most revealing portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh youll ever read, his friend of 40 years GYLES BRANDRETH says he sympathised with Harry and Meghan - but thought they were wrong Prince Philip thought Harry and Meghans interview with Oprah was madness and no good would come of it Philip was sympathetic to Harrys distrust of media and supportive of his desire to do his own thing  Gyles Brandreth, Prince Philips impeccably connected biogr...

Written by Stacey Gregg, the film stars IFTA award nominee Seána Kerslake ( A Date For Mad Mary,  The Hole in the Ground) and BAFTA award nominee Patrick Kielty ( My Dad, The Peace Deal and Me), who is best known for his comedy and television work. Read our interview with Seána Kerslake. Ballywalter is produced by James Bierman of Empire Street Productions  (Genius) and Nik Bower of Riverstone Pictures ( Final Portrait, The Wedding Guest) in co-production with Alan Maher and John Wallace o...