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‘We flew to Benidorm to watch Cheltenham in the sunshine – but the weather’s better at home’

Thousands are swapping the Cheltenham roar for the Benidorm bellow – but they are finding that the weather has been a washout so far this year

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Gunman who tried to kidnap Princess Anne claims innocence after release

Ian Ball tried to abduct Anne and her then-husband Mark Phillips as they were driven along The Mall to Buckingham Palace

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Man who tried to kidnap Princess Royal in 1974 claims innocence after release

Ian Ball tried to abduct Anne and her then-husband Captain Mark Phillips as they were driven along The Mall to Buckingham Palace on March 20 1974.

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

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The day Princess Anne was almost kidnapped on The Mall — 50 years on

On this day 50 years ago, 23-year-old Princess Anne found herself fighting off a gunman as her bodyguard and driver lay wounded beside her. Emma Loffhagen takes a deep dive into the disturbing day one of the most senior royals was almost kidnapped.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2024

TRNSMT revellers enjoy free pints after Beautiful South frontman puts money behind bar at five Glasgow pubs

Paul Heaton, who was also a founding member of the Housemartins, pledged the cash amid what he called "the cost of greed crisis".

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Princess Anne's three-word comeback to gunman who tried to kidnap her

The Princess Royal was held at gunpoint by Ian Ball on The Strand in London in 1974 but the then 23-year-old handled it in a way that was very much true to form

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

The forgotten kidnap attempt against Princess Anne and how she escaped

Princess Anne foiled a terrifying kidnap attempt against her 50 years ago

Woman & Home · Jun 3, 2023

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Is Princess Anne the best royal? Here’s why she is so admired

Princess Anne’s appearances in public after the Queen’s death have been deeply moving. Free of the scandals dogging some of the others, a further look into her past shows that from her forthright remarks to surviving a kidnapping attempt, she’s actually...kind of amazing.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2022

Mum's warning and plea after two-year-old diagnosed with rare heart condition

Nicole, from Ramsgate, says Ronnie had always been playful and would interact normally with other children, so the ordeal came as a great shock

Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022

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