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King and Queen had ‘significant and special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks
Charles and Camilla’s visit was arranged at the last minute and took place on their 20th wedding anniversary on April 9.
Blue Lemons makes light work of Fairyhouse assignment
Blue Lemons (centre) ridden by jockey Paul Townend on their way to winning the O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse Racecourse in County Meath, Ireland. Picture date: Monday April ...
What is papal conclave process? How the new Pope is elected
The Catholic College of Cardinals (the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church) convening to elect a new pope is one of the oldest methods of electing a head of state that remains in use to the ...
When did Pope Francis become pope and how long was he pope?
Pope Francis took on the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi and became the first Pope from Southern America. He was pope for more than 12 years. Francis suffered from chronic lung ...
Ghost the Musical lead shares best bits before Swindon tour
A musical-theatre star who will reprise her role in an iconic 90s film-turned-musical sat down with the Swindon Advertiser to discuss all ...
When was Pope Francis' last public appearance before death?
Pope Francis' last public appearance came on Easter Sunday, just a day before his death. He emerged to bless thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, which drew wild cheers and ...
What happens when the Pope dies and what is a papal funeral?
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced. The official said in a statement: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of ...
New College Swindon's logo to light up the night sky
The college’s application said: “The new logo is to be made of composite aluminium (silver colour) and to be wash-lit with searchlights at night time. For special events only, using the same lights we ...
Pope Francis spent busy final day celebrating Easter and meeting JD Vance
Pope Francis had a busy final day celebrating Easter Sunday, greeting crowds in St Peter’s Square and meeting US vice president JD Vance. He emerged from his convalescence on Sunday morning to bless ...
Joe O’Connor goes close to Crucible maximum as he leads John Higgins
Joe O’Connor missed out on a maximum but chiselled a 5-4 advantage over John Higgins after the opening session of their World Snooker Championship first-round clash that is due to conclude on Monday ...
Woking extend unbeaten run with comfortable victory over Aldershot
Woking extended their unbeaten run in the Vanarama National League to seven games with a comfortable 3-0 win over Aldershot at the Laithwaite Community Stadium. All three goals came inside the first ...
Walsall’s automatic promotion bid continues to stutter after draw at Newport
Walsall’s winless run stretched to 12 games as they were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Newport to further dent their hopes of securing an automatic promotion place in League Two. Mat Sadler’s men ...