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Scotland is going to the polls on May 6 for what promises to be a landmark national election. It’s the first since the Brexit referendum in June 2016, which led to Scotland (and Northern Ireland) leaving the EU against its will. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has long said this is a “material change” in the nation’s circumstances that justifies a second referendum on Scottish independence. Support for independence has been much improved ever since. Sturgeon is now using the May...

Royal death codenames and what they mean - from London Bridge to Menai Bridge The plans for what happens when a royal dies usually has a codename The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Royal households have a long history of making detailed plans f...

Budget cuts saw the only public loos in the village removed three years ago by Fife Council. But this move proved far from convenient and new facilities are set to be created at the car park on Battery Road. A report to members of Fife Councils South and West Fife area committee from South and West Fife community manager Alastair Mutch said the old toilets were removed because of under-use and increasing costs. Speaking at their meeting yesterday (Wednesday), Mr Mutch admitted that the ...

Tourists visiting the iconic Forth Bridge will be able to spend a penny in comfort thanks to plans for a new public toilet.

by Courier readers © Airbourne Lens The Iron Lady barge with its cargo of a topside drilling platform for decommissioning being towed by Forth Ports tugs at the Forth Bridges into The Port of Rosyth. Airbourne Lens Sir, –According to the Stockholm Peace Institute, in its annual report 2020, Scotland has the second highest number of nuclear warheads in the world per head of population, only behind Russia. And, with the increase in warhead numbers proposed recently by the Conservative Go...

UK queen lays to rest her ‘strength and stay’ AFP, WINDSOR, England Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday bid farewell to her late husband, Prince Philip, at a royal funeral like no other, restricted by COVID-19 rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 aged 99, was interred in the Royal Vault at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after a 50-minute service attended by just 30 guests. The queen, 94, seen for the first time sinc...

Prince Philips funeral will see no members of the Royal Family making a speech in echo of the Queens Mothers service The private ceremony for the Duke of Edinburgh will take place on Saturday at 3pm at George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you ...

Prince Philips order of service shows how he planned details of his own funeral including music and psalms Prince Philip will be laid to rest on Saturday 17 April, and the order of service displays the late Dukes involvement with the planning, including choosing his music and psalms. The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe w...

What time is the minutes silence for Prince Philip – and how can you pay your respects? Due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of the public wont be able to pay their respects to Prince Philip in person, but are being invited to take part in a minutes silence from their homes Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now The Daily Stars FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again l...

Philips insignia includes medals and decorations conferred on him by UK and Commonwealth countries Royal Air Force wings, Field Marshals baton and insignia from Denmark and Greece are also on cushions Regalia was sewn in place on the burgundy velvet and gold piped cushions at St Jamess Palace in London Insignia, orders, decorations and medals are a way of a country recognising someones achievements