A university has come under attack for including white poppies in its Remembrance wreaths because veterans fear it will depreciate the red poppy as a representation of the fallen. Students and staff from Leicester University laid more than 50 poppy garlands across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in recognition of the local people who made sacrificesContinue reading “White Poppies On Remembrance Day Cause Outrage”
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There Will Be No Queen’s Visit To The Cenotaph Today
Buckingham Palace said that the Queen has sprained her back and will not attend the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. They said that she’s saddened that she’s going to miss the event. Buckingham Palace said the 95-year-old monarch made the decision on Sunday morning, with great regret and was disappointed to missContinue reading “There Will Be No Queen’s Visit To The Cenotaph Today”
The White House Conspired With The National School Boards Association
The National School Boards Association liaised with the White House and Justice Department before writing to Joe Biden, it emerged, with their vile letter complaining that threats made by parents against board members should be taken as severely as domestic terrorism. The NSBA, in an internal memo sent on October 12, revealed that they’d heldContinue reading “The White House Conspired With The National School Boards Association”
Being Rooted In Place
Only a fifth of people have said they intend to downsize in their retirement, with the top reason being that they’re simply too attached to their homes. According to research by investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown, those nearing retirement age are even less inclined to have downsizing plans. Amongst those aged 45 to 54, only 17Continue reading “Being Rooted In Place”
The Tower Of London…For Sale
A Beefeater who lives at the Tower of London has revealed estate agents asked if he would sell his home. Spike Abbott, who guards the famous castle with about 36 others, said Foxtons sent a letter showing interest in his 12 Century house. But the Yeoman Warder, 59, warned the London based firm that itsContinue reading “The Tower Of London…For Sale”
Natalie Elphicke Told Marcus Rashford To Stop Playing Politics
It’s been reported a Tory MP who told England champion Marcus Rashford to stick to football and quit playing politics when he campaigned for free school meals during the pandemic has a second job paying her £36,000. Dover MP Natalie Elphicke apologised in July after criticising the Manchester United striker for trying to help deprivedContinue reading “Natalie Elphicke Told Marcus Rashford To Stop Playing Politics”
The Millennial Baby Boom Is On Its Way
Retailers were given the good news by a Bank of America analyst who predicted that a millennial baby boom could be on the way, leading to a boost in sales for stores. Millennials, those aged 25 to 40, now make up the biggest generation in the United States, having overtaken Baby Boomers. According to PewContinue reading “The Millennial Baby Boom Is On Its Way”
This 53-Year-Old Super-Fit Nurse Committed Suicide After Losing Three Limbs To Sepsis
An inquest heard that a brave nurse whose independence was stripped from her overnight when she lost both her legs and an arm after a cough turned to sepsis was discovered hung by her husband. Jayne Carpenter, 53, was left with just one limb when a simple cough in 2016 grew into neutropenic sepsis, aContinue reading “This 53-Year-Old Super-Fit Nurse Committed Suicide After Losing Three Limbs To Sepsis”
Brian Williams Is Leaving NBC After 28 Years
Brian Williams, who transformed his career as an MSNBC host after losing his job as NBC Nightly News anchor for making fraudulent claims about a wartime story, is leaving the network after 28 years. Brian Williams said in a note to co-workers that following much consideration, he’d decided to exit when his contract expires inContinue reading “Brian Williams Is Leaving NBC After 28 Years”
To Go To The Cinema In Wales, You Need Two Jabs Or A Negative Test
MPs in Wales have decided to extend questionable COVID passports to cinemas, theatres and concert halls. People have been asked to prove they’re completely vaccinated or have tested negative for the virus to enter nightclubs and comparable venues since last month. However, from November 15, admission to cinemas, theatres and concert halls will be governedContinue reading “To Go To The Cinema In Wales, You Need Two Jabs Or A Negative Test”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 