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Country park renamed in honour of late Queen 02/10/2023 A Lincolnshire country park has been renamed The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park as a mark of respect for the late monarch.
Councils able to apply for King Charles III portrait 03/04/2023 Local authorities across the UK are able to apply for a free portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, the Government announced over the weekend.

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