Cathedral mass for hoax call nurse

A mass has been held at Westminster Cathedral for the Bristol nurse who was found dead after being duped by a hoax call from two DJs.

Inquest opened and adjourned

The inquest into the death of Bristol nurse Jacintha Saldanha has been opened and adjourned this morning.

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The Princess Royal meets staff at Swindon's new brain injury hospital

The princess Royal spoke to some of the staff who will be working at the new hospital, discussing the role they will be undertaking, the resources that will be available and their previous experience.

Princess Anne meeting some of the staff at Chalkdown House Credit: ITV News West Country

Princess Anne meets staff at Swindon's new brain injury hospital

The Princess Royal spoke to some of the staff who will be working at the new hospital, discussing the role they will be undertaking, the resources that will be available and their previous experience.

Princess Anne meeting some of the staff at Chalkdown House Credit: ITV News West Country

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The Princess Royal opens new brain injury hospital in Swindon

After taking a tour of the new service HRH the Princess Royal met contractors and others who made the building of the service possible.Nick Thatcher (right) donated the funds for the IT suite at Chalkdown House.

The Princess Royal meeting financial donor Nick Thatcher (right) Credit: ITV News West Country

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Princess Anne to open new brain injury hospital in Swindon

Princess Anne will open the new unit in Swindon which has created 60 jobs Credit: PA

The Princess Royal will be opening a new brain injury hospital in Swindon today.

The new unit called Chalkdown House costs £3.5 million. It will provide rehabilitation for up to 20 people and 60 jobs will be created.

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Zara Phillips closing in on leaders at horse trials

Zara Phillips put herself firmly in contention at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials today with a quality dressage performance on her London 2012 horse High Kingdom.

Phillips, the Queen's granddaughter, posted a dressage score of 44.3 penalties that kept her firmly in touch with the leading group midway day two.

Zara Phillips on her horse High Kingdom. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire
The crowds applaud Zara Phillips after finishing the dressage on her horse High Kingdom. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Thousands expected at Badminton Horse Trials this weekend

Zara Phillips with her horse High Kingdom in front of the grand jury yesterday at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire. Credit: PA

More than 150 thousand people are expected at Badminton Park Estate in Gloucestershire this weekend for the annual horse trials.

The three day event is one of the most prestigious in the world. The trials were cancelled last year due to poor weather.

This year the competition is tougher than ever with Olympic Gold, Silver and Bronze medallists taking part.

Prince of Wales to visit Poundbury for anniversary of model development

Prince Charles will visit Poundbury later today Credit: ITV Westcountry

The Prince of Wales will visit Poundbury in Dorset to mark the 20th anniversary of his model development.

The area was built on the architectural vision of Prince Charles.

His Royal Highness will view an exhibition and unveil a plaque to open a specialist supported housing scheme on his trip to Dorchester's urban extension.

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