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Queen’s show praise

THE Queen has marked the 75th anniversary of Woman’s Hour by wishing the BBC Radio 4 show “continued success in your important work as a friend, guide and advocate to women everywhere”.

The head of state – who is thought to be a fan of the programme – sent her good wishes to all those involved in the long-running and popular show in a message. It came as broadcaster Emma Barnett, above, began her first day as Woman’s Hour presenter.

Aldi’s Xmas boost

DISCOUNT supermarket chain Aldi has hailed record sales during the key Christmas period.

The retailer has revealed that sales rose by 10.6% in the four weeks to December 24, compared with the same period last year.

Aldi said it was boosted by increased demand for premium products and online, highlighting a 75% sales increase for its online wine and Specialbuy businesses.

‘Get grip on arrivals’

MINISTERS must “get a grip” on people arriving in the UK from abroad to stop the spread of coronavirus, the Mayor of London has said.

Sadiq Khan expressed his frustration about the “ease” with which foreign travellers can come into the capital, and demanded stricter quarantining and testing regimes. He said powers relating to quarantine rules lie with the Government, rather than the Mayor’s Office, and that his calls have so far “fallen on deaf ears”.

‘I’ll never remarry’

IMAN has said she will never remarry following the death of her husband David Bowie.

The Somali supermodel, 65, left, said five years on from his death that the late singer had been her “true love”.

Bowie died on January 10, 2016 aged 69 with liver cancer.