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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Search launched after Duke of Edinburgh Award participant goes missing
A Duke of Edinburgh award participant was separated from their group in the Lake District this week. The incident occurred above Harrop Tarn, Thirlmere, on Thursday, May 29, around 12.20pm. Due to a lack of mobile signal, the group couldn't contact their missing friend and requested help. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team initiated a search along the intended route towards Watendath. Fortunately, the missing person was found shortly after, 'a little cold and wet but otherwise fit and well'.
The Independent
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
King Charles arrives in Canada for first visit as head of state
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Canada for his first visit as head of state on Monday (26 May). Canadian prime minister Mark Carney greeted the monarch as they disembarked the Royal Canadian Air Force plane that flew them from RAF Brize Norton in the UK to the capital, Ottawa. Camilla was presented with a bouquet of flowers by schoolgirl Lila Graham, and the couple were warmly welcomed by school groups from Ontario and Quebec, including students enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme. The King will give the address to open the parliament on Tuesday, and set the Canadian government's administration legislative programme.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Worcestershire daughter, mother and grandmother achieve gold DofE
Three Worcestershire women from the same family have achieved the same top award - decades Megahey, 21, of Bromsgrove, is the latest member of her family to take home the prestigious gold Duke of Edinburgh's award, which she completed through has followed in the footsteps of mother Hazel Megahey, 54, also from Bromsgrove, who completed it in 1990, and 85-year-old grandmother Gillian Watson, from Wythall, who received it in three attended a celebration at Buckingham Palace and met the Duke of Edinburgh, who said their three-generation achievement was "quite impressive". 'Something with a purpose' After the event, Megan said she was "super proud" and even prouder all three of them had completed the award through Girlguiding. She joined the movement as a Rainbow, aged said: "To have mum and nan both do it as well – we've all done bronze, silver and gold, so it's a massive achievement as a family, for us."Her mother said it had been an "absolute honour" to meet Prince Edward, and for him to take the time to hear the family's Watson, who took part after the award was extended to girls in 1958, said she was "so proud" they had followed in her footsteps. Mrs Watson was in the first group of girls to take part, under a pilot project, and remembered how there were "just six of us in the country who went to the palace".Remembering how there wasn't much for girls to do in the 1950s, Mrs Watson said: "I wasn't interested in messing around and wanted to do something with a purpose."She described how the award had changed over the years, and she had chosen between doing an expedition or a worthwhile project, which she carried out by helping disabled this day, Girlguiding was giving girls "a chance to be girls and to be their own people", she three are still part of Girlguiding Birmingham – Mrs Watson is involved at a county level and her daughter and granddaughter lead Kings Norton-based 188th Birmingham Brownies. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
King appears in good spirits at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The King appeared to be in good spirits as he attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Castle. Charles, wearing a tweed blazer, a striped tie and brown Serengeti sunglasses, was pictured on Saturday smiling and waving at the equestrian event, which was a favourite of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. The King was seen in conversation with his brother the Duke of Edinburgh – who is due to attend the Pope's inauguration on Sunday. The Duchess of Edinburgh was also in attendance and was pictured meeting stallholders and sampling port during the show. Carrying a long walking cane, Charles was also seen in conversation with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The King attended the horse show last year shortly after it was announced that he would be returning to public-facing engagements, indicating the positive effect of his cancer treatment. The Royal Windsor Horse Show was first staged in 1943 to help raise funds for the Second World War effort. The inaugural show was attended by members of the royal family including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and the two young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret. Queen Elizabeth II was a passionate fan of the event and would frequently be seen walking among the stalls dressed informally and wearing a headscarf. The late monarch also entered many homebred horses and ponies in classes at the show.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wiltshire in Pictures: Stunning Salisbury blooms
Continued good weather has made for some good snaps this week - but a Wiltshire resident has also been in the presence of royalty and another has celebrated her 111th birthday. Salisbury Cathedral's Flower Festival has seen the ancient space filled with stunning and creative blooms and displays. Wrestling's return delighted a crowd in Swindon, and a new hotshot has signed for Chippenham Town. Floral bonanza: Salisbury Cathedral's Flower Festival is on this week, finishing on Sunday. This year the event is called The Spirit of Water. More than 500 arrangers put together more than 30,000 blossoms for the festival, which was expected to attract about 15,000 visitors. Returning hero. Having trained in the town many years ago at the renowned 4FW (Four Front Wrestling) training, Eddie Ryan returned last weekend as the reigning Kingdom Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. Known as 'The English Lion', he was part of the line-up at the Deanery Theatre (below). Royal recognition: Steve Coles, 72 from Melksham, has been helping young people by volunteering for the Duke of Edinburgh Award for 55 years, partly through his work with the sea cadets too. This week, he got to meet His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at a Buckingham Palace celebration. Time for tea: A group that helps tackle loneliness has just celebrated 50 years of monthly tea parties. The Royal Wootton Bassett group of Re-engage has so far held 600 tea parties, prepared more than 7,000 scones, eaten at least 10,000 egg sandwiches and sipped more than 12,000 cups of tea. Rising star: Year 10 pupil at Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon, Bubacarr, has signed for Chippenham Town. He spent five weeks on trial before being offered a contract - the fastest time any player has done this for the club's under-16s team. He currently plays as a striker for Swindon Town Football Club's Boys advanced team, recently scoring seven goals in a tournament in Barcelona. A contrasting scene; Weather watcher Katrina captured a brief moment of dark cloud over Salisbury's water meadows and cathedral in what was otherwise a sunny day. Very big birthday: Anne Baker has been celebrating her 111th birthday as the oldest woman in Wiltshire. Her son David told the BBC it is not as easy for her to converse anymore but she is still sharp, often solving crossword clues. Mental health week: Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind organised a number of events for the national awareness week, including an art activity at Gorse Hill, Swindon. Wonderful weeds: Considered a pest by some, the beauty of thistles was captured by weather watcher Thistledown with this photograph of a sea of purple flowers in Great Bedwyn. Evening strolls: As the days become longer, it has become a little easier to take moon pictures and warmer for a walk too, as weather watcher Nelly PS did in Froxfield. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wiltshire in Pictures: VE Day and bank holiday sun Wiltshire in Pictures: Sunshine and school success Wiltshire in Pictures: Flowers and Easter flames Wiltshire in pics: Magical murals and an Easter donkey Wiltshire in Pictures: Blossoms and celebrations Wiltshire in pictures: Sun, wonky roads and pigeons Wiltshire in Pictures: Let the music play Wiltshire in pics: Spring equinox and indoor moon Wiltshire in pics: cows, Crufts and challenges Wiltshire in pictures: Sunshine and Shrove Tuesday Wiltshire in pictures: Crocuses and a tiny newt Wiltshire in pictures: Bird life and art hunt Wiltshire in Pictures: Romance in the animal world Wiltshire in Pics: Football, floods and remembrance Wiltshire in Pictures: Tunnels, murals and sunrises Wiltshire in Pictures: Toothbrushes, tigers and barges Wiltshire in pictures: animals enjoying the snow Wiltshire in pictures: Cold snap brings frosty scenes Wiltshire in pictures: Presents, bats and meerkats Wiltshire in Pictures: Star Wars and 'Fudgehenge' Wiltshire in Pics: Prince William and Storm Bert Wiltshire in pictures: Remembrance and light shows Wiltshire in pictures: Royal visit and mason's award Wiltshire in pictures: Halloween and sacred stones Wiltshire in pictures: Daleks, bats and pigs Wiltshire in pictures: Welcoming the troops home In pictures: Dragons, cows and Jane Austen Wiltshire in pictures: Culture and murals Wiltshire in pictures: Spinal tattoos to air tattoos Wiltshire in pictures: Exotic animals and Stonehenge Wiltshire in pictures: Silhouettes and bras Wiltshire in pictures: Reunions, sunflowers and maize Wiltshire in pictures: New sports hub and wartime cakes
