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19 pictures of postbox toppers made by the Barlick Yarn Fairies in 2024 including Harry Potter and St George's Day and 80th anniversary of D Day landings
08 Jan 2025 16:53 GMT
Yes… millions. They are the Barlick Yarn Fairies, a secret crochet group who regularly make postbox toppers to celebrate events, occasions and anniversaries. The toppers are always placed in strategic spots, mainly in Barnoldswick and Colne.
In 2022 a …
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Valentine's Tour at Newcastle Keep promises couples a night to remember
05 Feb 2025 02:55 GMT
As far as Valentine's Day treats go, a late-night wander around a historic city landmark would certainly make a change from an over-priced meal and a bunch of flowers. And something different is always what's on offer at Newcastle Castle which this …
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak forced to defend why St George's Day is not a bank holiday during factory visit
29 May 2024 00:39 GMT
By Claire Duffin
Published: 20:25 EDT, 28 May 2024 | Updated: 20:30 EDT, 28 May 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was been forced to defend why St George's Day is not a Bank Holiday yesterday.
During a visit to a factory in Stoke, he was asked why the …
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See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash - Feast of English Music, Film & Street-Food
30 Apr 2024 15:58 GMT
The 3rd celebration for St. George organised by XpatLoop attracted a full house to the Premium Level at Etele Cinema on Wednesday 24 April - Szent György Nap - raising nearly HUF 1 million to help children in need according to the count by UNICEF Hungary.
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"St. George" or "Ederlezi" - the song that always accompanies St. George's Day
06 May 2024 02:06 GMT
Photo: YouTube /Nina Nikolina
There are many songs in Bulgarian folklore about Saint George the Victorious. On May 6, however, an extremely popular Romani song called "Ederlezi" is often performed, as this is the Romani name of the holiday …
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Penny Mordaunt savages 'plastic Labour patriots' in St George's Day row with Dawn Butler
25 Apr 2024 13:15 GMT
Penny Mordaunt slapped down Labour MP Dawn Butler during a feisty exchange in the House of Commons, accusing her party of being “packed with the same old socialists and a few new plastic patriots” before adding: “The truth hurts.”
And Ms Butler, the MP for …
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Care home spreads acts of kindness in celebration of St George's Day
30 Apr 2024 15:38 GMT
The team at the Laureate Court care home in Wellgate, alongside residents, embarked on a mission to bring cheer to the community by hand-delivering goodie bags filled with tokens of appreciation to business owners and residents.
Leanne Simms, customer …
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Patriotic Wigan pub to host St George's Day fund-raiser this weekend
24 Apr 2024 22:05 GMT
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While some folk seem rather reticent about saluting England’s patron saint for whatever reason, The Moorgate at Aspull has no such reservations and is planning to carry …
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Your Say: 'St George's Day marchers are treated like scum - OUTRAGEOUS!' Read comments from GB News viewers today
24 Apr 2024 12:54 GMT
Here are some of the many comments from GB News viewers and readers from our GB News inbox and across our site.
As recent marches and the police reaction has led to accusations of two-tier policing and other debates - we look at some of your comments...
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St George's Day in pictures
24 Apr 2024 09:09 GMT
Across the weekend, celebrations, including parades and festivals took place across the UK in honour of the annual holiday with St George’s cross flying at pubs, homes and in town centres in England, as well as people donning red and white outfits to …