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Here’s how the Queen’s death will be marked today as the nation enters a period of mourning
Here’s everything you need to know…
A state of mourning has officially begun across the UK today following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Since the announcement of Queen Elizabeth’s passing, which marks the end to her historical seventy-year-long reign on the throne, several royal protocols have already taken place, including her son becoming King Charles III, a speech by newly-elected Prime Minister Liz Truss and tributes from leaders across the globe.
In the coming days her body will be moved from Balmoral to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, before returning to Buckingham Palace.
But what will happen today?
Because the announcement came so late in the day, today, Friday September 9th, is considered as Operation ‘London Bridge’s’ D Day.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed this morning that a period of royal mourning is to be observed from now until seven days after the funeral. The date of the funeral will be confirmed in due course.
Their statement read:”Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, it is His Majesty The King’s wish that a period of royal mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s funeral.”
Five days after her death, the Queen’s coffin is expected to make the mile-long journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where her body will lie in state before the funeral.
It is expected to be announced that the Queen’s funeral day will become a public holiday in the form of a Day of National Mourning.
Although shops, offices and schools are likely to close, it will be up to individual organisations whether they still want to open or not. Supermarkets may choose to operate reduced bank holiday-style opening hours.
Today, the King and his Queen Consort Camilla will return to London from Balmoral, with the monarch due to hold his first audience with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Truss and senior ministers will then attend a public service of remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London later on today.
Throughout the course of Friday, it is believed that King Charles will meet the Earl Marshal – the Duke of Norfolk – who is in charge of the Queen’s funeral, to approve the carefully choreographed schedule for the coming days.
This evening, His Majesty is expected to address the nation in a televised speech, where he will pay tribute to his mother and pledge to serve as head of state.
Churches across the country have been urged to toll their bells, with the Church of England sending out guidance to parishes, chapels and cathedrals encouraging them to open for prayer or special services.
A gun salute will also take place in Hyde Park and the Tower of London from 1pm today.
The full list of events:
- A period of national mourning has begun today, and will be observed until seven days after Her Majesty’s funeral.
- Five days after her death, the Queen’s coffin will make the mile-long journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.
- King Charles and his Queen Consort Camilla will return to London from Balmoral today.
- His Majesty is expected to address the nation in a televised speech.
- Prime Minister Liz Truss and other senior ministers will attend a public service of remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London today.
- King Charles will meet the Earl Marshal, who is in charge of the Queen’s funeral, to approve the schedule for the coming days.
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
Stagecoach
There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
Stagecoach
Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.
As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.
They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.
ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”
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