The Queen hailed Royal Ascot as a “ thrilling ” experience as racegoers filled the stands for the

The conflict simply explained Mr Baird, from Glasgow, who wore a checked suit and bow tie with sparkly loafers, said: “ We ended up having a Zoom call for his birthday instead so not quite the same as Aintree.“ Today is going to be electric.... The atmosphere is amazing.” Her friend Gabriella Nielson, 27, said: “ We have missed it so much.... I’ve been watching the Grand National on the television all through my life and I have always wanted to be here so it is a massive thrill.”....

taking racegoers to the site on Ladies Day. The train service proved popular( Ben Birchall/ PA)( PA

steeplechase for the first time since 2019. Some racegoers shouted hello as the duchess arrived at the

Gentlemen at Royal Ascot will be allowed to remove their ties on Friday for the first time in the event’s history, after the dress code was relaxed ahead of this year’s hottest day.As forecasters predicted that temperatures will rise to 87.8F( 31C) on Friday, organisers also announced that spectators in all enclosures will be allowed to bring in water and soft drinks for the first time to allow everyone to remain" safe and comfortable". Ascot is famed for its formal dress code-as much a fixture

A Scottish Police Federation representative has told the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry that an officer who is said to have been stamped on by the detainee appeared to be suffering from “ discomfort ”.... She didn’t turn her head, she turned her entire body, ” Pc Givan said.“ She appeared to have discomfort in her upper body which is why she was moving the way I thought she was moving.” The witness added that Pc Short appeared to be avoiding moving her neck.Pc Givan said when she arrived at the police sta

Stop the world – Scotland wants to get on.” Boris Johnson defended the Government’s economic record, responding: “ What could be more foolish than a project that actually envisages trade barriers within parts of the UK?... Prime Minister, all those countries can use the powers of independence to create wealthier, fairer and greener societies – why not Scotland?... I think that’s some of the things that the country’s also talking about.” Mr Blackford raised the cost of living, warning “ people

An MP who made an “ unwanted sexual advance ” on a teenage staff member faces a two-day suspension from the Commons. SNP MP Patrick Grady said he was “ profoundly sorry ” for his behaviour after being found to have breached Parliament’s sexual misconduct policy. Investigators examined the behaviour of Mr Grady, who was 36 at the time, towards the then-19-year-old party staff member at a 2016 SNP social event while “ under the influence of alcohol ”.... An unwanted physical touching, with sexual

SNP MP Patrick Grady should suspended from the Commons for two days for an “ unwanted sexual advance ” to a junior staff member in a pub, a parliamentary watchdog has recommended. The Independent Expert Panel( IEP) said the former chief whip’s behaviour marked a “ significant breach ” of Parliament’s sexual misconduct policy in a ruling on Tuesday. Investigators examined the behaviour of Mr Grady, who was 36 at the time, towards the then-19-year-old party staff member at a 2016 SNP social event

Lollapalooza concertgoers are expected to pack downtown hotels this weekend, capping a busy summer tourism season that got a boost from a series of Soldier Field concerts featuring Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, as well as mega-events such as the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.... Some were pushed into foreclosure during the COVID crisis, and business travel is still significantly lower than it was before 2020.... People walk along Michigan Avenue in Chicago's Loop, across from the main entrance to Lol