A cinema believed to be the oldest purpose-built picture house still operating in the UK is selling its seats as part of a major refurbishment. The Duke of York’s, in Brighton, is asking for about £25 each, with funds going to children’s charity Plan UK. Associate manager Felicity Beckett said while the seats were a piece of cinema history, they were quite bulky and had to be screwed...
Duke of York banned from public parts of Garter Day after ‘family decision’
The monarchy has taken a “family decision” to limit the disgraced Duke of York’s appearance on Garter Day to a behind-the-scenes lunch and investiture ceremony. Andrew will not be seen in public during Garter Day, one of the most colourful events in the royal calendar, after the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge reportedly lobbied the Queen about his participation. The duke’s reputation has...