the Booker Prize-winning author who turned Tudor power politics into page-turning fiction in the acclaimed “Wolf Hall” trilogy of historical novels, has died. She was 70.Mantel died “suddenly yet peacefully” surrounded by close family and friends, publisher HarperCollins said Friday.Mantel is credited with reenergizing historical fiction with “Wolf Hall” and two sequels about the 16th-century English powerbroker Thomas Cromwell, right-hand man to King Henry VIII.The publisher said Mantel was “one of the greatest English novelists of this century.”“Her beloved works are considered modern classics.
Warning sounded over looming £26m hole in Trafford budget
22.09.2022 - 17:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Soaring energy prices and workforce pay increases stand to leave a £26million hole in the finances of Trafford council with town hall bosses now facing a raft of 'difficult decisions'. The warning came from the authority's executive member for finance and systems Coun Tom Ross at a scrutiny committee meeting last night (September 21).
His report highlighted a budget gap of £15.7m for 2023/24 and a further £2.7m the following financial year. Over the last two years the council has drawn £22.6m of reserves to balance its books which Coun Ross said was 'not sustainable.
He told colleagues there were 'no easy solutions' as more than £170m had been saved through efficiencies, savings and additional income since the beginning of austerity in 2010. "We've been working hard in the background to find ways to bridge the budget gap," said Coun Ross.
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And he spoke of launching a lobbying campaign to Government and trade unions to underline the challenges that the local authority faces ahead of the publication of its draft budget proposals in October. However, Coun Ross pledged: "Although local authority finances remain a challenge, we will get to a place in February when we will balance the budget."
Meanwhile, demand for services is continuing to rise and people's needs are changing while residents 'still have high expectations of service delivery', he said. Coun Ross went on: "There is a recognition that we cannot change Trafford by ourselves - collaboration and working with others is key. Doing nothing is not an option.
"We need to think how we can do things differently, but this may mean making
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21.09.2022 / 14:49
Falkirk Town Hall set to close after panto season as plan to save it would cost millions
Falkirk Town Hall could close its doors for good after this year's pantomime run as a proposal to refurbish it would cost millions while the building would still not be fit for purpose.
deadline.com
21.09.2022 / 10:55
Campaign To Sack UK Star Presenters Over ‘Jumping Queen’s Queue’ Reaches Almost 30,000 Signatures
In an increasingly surprising story in the UK, a campaign to remove two star TV presenters from their morning show has now reached almost 30,000 signatures. Their alleged crime? Jumping the queue to see the late Queen.
ok.co.uk
20.09.2022 / 12:49
Holly and Phil break silence over 'skipping queue' to Queen: 'We were given official permission'
This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have broken their silence over the criticism they've faced since visiting the Queen's Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall. Phil, 60, and Holly, 41, have faced backlash after they were spotted walking past queuing mourners and paying their respects in a different line to the public, even leading to a petition to have the two presenters axed. ITV has since been forced to release a statement clarifying they were there in a professional capacity with "press accreditation", insisting: "They did not file past The Queen's coffin", adding: "Any allegations of improper behaviour are categorically untrue." Holly and Phillip appeared on Tuesday's This Morning after the show took a break so ITV could cover the Queen's funeral on 19 September.
dailyrecord.co.uk
19.09.2022 / 16:59
Eamonn Holmes' jibe at This Morning's Holly and Phil over 'queue jumping' row
Eamonn Holmes has made a slight dig at This Morning's Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield after they were mistaken to have jumped a queue to see the Queen lying in state on Friday.
etcanada.com
19.09.2022 / 03:41
Rainbow Shines Over Palace Of Westminster Eve Of Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
Britain has been graced with another beautiful rainbow ahead of Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral Monday. On September 8, when Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty, onlookers in England marveled at a double rainbow appearing opposite the Palace, popping up after a morning of dark clouds and rainfall.
deadline.com
17.09.2022 / 11:33
Man Arrested After Grabbing Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin, At Westminster Hall Lying In State
Police have arrested a man who broke away from the queue of mourners in Westminster Hall, and ran towards Queen Elizabeth’s coffin, where he pulled at the flag.
ok.co.uk
17.09.2022 / 10:29
Man arrested after rushing towards the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall
A man is in police custody after he moved out of the queue of mourners and approached the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall on Friday night.The man was quickly brought down by the police in the hall. Metropolitan Police said the incident occurred around 10pm, as the live feed from inside the hall cut away for a brief period.
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16.09.2022 / 21:53
David Beckham Waits Over 13 Hours in Line With Mourners, Sheds Tears While Viewing Queen Elizabeth's Coffin
Queen Elizabeth II, one famous face stood out. British soccer veteran David Beckham joined the queue at 2 a.m.
usmagazine.com
16.09.2022 / 19:47
David Beckham Cries While Visiting Queen Elizabeth II’s Coffin, Waited Over 12 Hours to Pay His Respects
An emotional goodbye. David Beckham struggled to hold back tears while visiting the late Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state before her funeral.
ok.co.uk
16.09.2022 / 12:39
Susanna Reid's warning for Royal mourners as GMB host waits over 7 hours to see Queen's coffin
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid revealed that she spent seven hours and 20 minutes queuing to pay her respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Posting to Twitter the journalist and TV presenter shared some tips for other royal mourners who are planning to join the queue in the next couple of days. She began her thread writing: “Evening - along with my lovely mum and her very good friend, I have just experienced a moment in history - witnessing the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall.
usmagazine.com
16.09.2022 / 02:09
Royal Guard Faints While Protecting Queen Elizabeth II’s Coffin as It Lies in State at Westminster Hall
Queen Elizabeth II’s death shook the world — and her own security is not immune. A royal guard fainted while protecting the late monarch’s coffin as it lies in state at Westminster Hall on Wednesday, September 14.
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16.09.2022 / 01:51
Prince Harry Will Be Allowed to Wear Military Uniform at Westminster Hall Vigil
Prince Harry and his military uniform. Just one day after he wasn't allowed to wear his military uniform for the Service for the Reception of Her Majesty's Coffin, Harry will get to wear his uniform for an upcoming event.A source close to the royal family tells ET, Palace officials have informed Harry he can wear his military uniform at the Vigil on Saturday at Westminster Hall.