The first first Police force was founded by Robert Peel. Giving rise instantly to 2 nicknames for Policemen, Peelers and Bobbies. Fun fact their first HQ was 4 Whitehall place, the rear of which... ...
Many readers can identify a book by its opening line, and Amazon Books have conducted a survey of the most recognisable, with Charles Dickens' 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'... ...
https://news.sky.com/story/laurence-foxs-totally-unacceptable-ava-evans-comments-investigated-by-gb-news-12970754 Though to TBF he's probably used to 8+ all the time! ...
"This a fabulous piece; one of the finest we've seen on the Antiques Roadshow by the finest craftsman of the time. Made especially for retail by Libertys of London during the Art-Deco period.... ...
Just heard her laugh described as 'wonderful and infectious'. Is it me? It may be 'infectious', but so is typhoid!! I can't do with her, her 'positive' big woman 'image', her gormless Brummie accent,... ...
I have received a note from the post office that a letter is being held for me that has not had postage paid and is available for collection on payment of £1.10 I haven't yet called at the post... ...
'The General Medical Council, that august body which regulates and disciplines the medical profession, has removed the term “mother” and references to women from its staff maternity policy',... ...