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Two High Sheriffs are going head to head as they battle it out to raise money for a Sutton Scotney hospice.

“Since the start of the year, their efforts have potentially helped save thousands of lives. “All our communities will be forever thankful, and it is my privilege to present a High Sheriff Award to them.” Orford Jubilee Hub vaccination site staff and volunteers with the High Sheriff of Cheshire Dr Rakhi Raj, GP and clinical director of East Warrington Primary Care Network, greeted The High Sheriff on his arrival at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. He said: “It was an incredible ...

The monumental challenge of staging Senedd Election during coronavirus crisis Iwan Davies, chief executive of Conwy county council, has been a returning officer for 16 years - here he explains the work thats gone in to making this years vote and count Covid secure 05:00, 7 MAY 2021 Updated Conwy Council chief executive Iwan Davies Sign up to our free newsletter for the top North Wales stories sent straight to your e-mail Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now! W...

Welsh polling station. A returning officer who “couldn’t picture” holding Senedd elections three months ago has described the “monumental challenge” of staging this year’s Covid-secure poll. Iwan Davies, chief executive of Conwy county council has been officiating over the area’s elections for 16 years and he described how Covid has changed this year’s preparations. Mr Davies, who is presiding over Clwyd West and Aberconwy for Senedd constituency, regional and North Wales ...

THE High Sheriff of Hampshire visited The Hampshire Court Hotel this morning to receive his second Covid vaccine. Phillip Sykes was given a warm welcome by staff and volunteers when he arrived in his formal attire to be given a dose of the Pfizer jab. The 66-year-old, who lives in Steventon, was met by his wife Caroline who is a GP at Camrose, Gillies, and Hackwood Partnership in Basingstoke, and who has been assisting with the vaccine rollout in the town. However, it was Ken Taylor who...

Updated Tuesday, 4th May 2021, 9:38 am Mr Hart DL, from Bepton, a village near Midhurst, will serve as The Queen’s representative for law and order in the county, lending active support to the judiciary, the police and other emergency services. He will also take an active part in supporting and promoting local voluntary organisations. Due to Covid restrictions, the ceremony today (Friday) was held virtually. The High Sheriff was joined online by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex Sir Ri...

James Attrill is the second in his family to hold the prestigious position. James is a farmer and a partner at Merstones BCM rural property specialists. He aims to spend his year highlighting mental health, especially in children and young people, and also supporting the emergency services. What is a High Sheriff? A High Sheriff, easily spotted when wearing a distinctive black, or blue, velvet uniform. The role is an independent and non-political figure and dates to the Saxon era. The...

New High Sheriff of Cumbria named A notable county businessman has been named as this year’s High Sheriff of Cumbria. David Beeby was appointed to the ceremonial role at a virtual declaration ceremony held on March 31 and succeeds Julie Barton. David was born and brought up in Nottinghamshire where his family has farmed for more than 150 years. He qualified as a chartered accountant before moving into industry. In 1987 he and his family relocated to Cumbria when he was offered the role to ...

WITH the approval of the Queen, Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon has appointed a new Vice Lord-Lieutenant. Brigadier Maurice Sheen CBE QVRM TD DL will succeed Lieutenant Colonel Sir Guy Acland Bt. LVO DL when he retires on March 24 this year. Maurice was born, educated and grew up in Carisbrooke, and gained two degrees before joining the teaching profession. For 39 years he served full and part time in the British Army in the UK, Germany, the Gulf region and the Balkans. I...

Janina Gavankar had support of Duchess to talk about her case publicly despite desire of Royal family to deal with things in private