Members of the Royal British Legion Thailand, led by Chairman Robert (Bob) Mann, attend the Veterans Day commemoration in Chonburi on Feb. 3, continuing their annual tradition of honouring service and sacrifice. CHONBURI, Thailand – Each year members of the Royal British Legion Thailand make the journey to Chonburi to …
Read More »Worsbrough join Wombwell in play-off places
Worsbrough Bridge won 5-1 at home to fellow top half side Maltby Main on Saturday to move into the NCEL Division One play-off places. Maltby took the lead but Alex Kemp levelled then, in the second half, Josh Brown put Bridge in front and Connor Glavin netted a penalty. Lloyd …
Read More »Time for a frank talk on spiralling post prices
There was a time when a post office chief executive would almost have to give a kidney to push through a rise in the price of a stamp. Last week An Post announced a fifth consecutive annual increase, bring the cost of a stamp to €1.65. It says the hike …
Read More »Moreton Hall residents, in Bury St Edmunds, speak to Peter Prinsley MP over long-standing problems with lorries and parking
Frustrated estate residents have discussed long-running HGV and parking problems with their MP – and suggested a park and ride service and lorry park. A meeting between Moreton Hall Residents’ Association (MHRA), which represents those living on Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds, and Peter Prinsley MP took place last week, …
Read More »Tributes paid to much-loved boxer, 28, who died week after fight
The family of 28-year-old boxer John Cooney have described their “complete devastation” after his death. His death was announced on Saturday in a statement published by his promoter Mark Dunlop, on behalf of the Cooney family and his fiancee, Emmaleen. “After a week of battling for his life John Cooney …
Read More »Scottish airport seals Hong Kong air cargo link
Nico Le Roux, Business Development Director at Glasgow Prestwick, said: “The arrival of Hong Kong Air Cargo’s flights is a clear sign that our efforts to develop Prestwick as a leading e-commerce hub are delivering results. “We have made significant investments over the past year to improve our cargo handling …
Read More »Oasis announces 25th anniversary reissue of ’Standing on the Shoulder of Giants’ album – 98KUPD – Arizona’s Real Rock
Big Brother Recordings Ltd Oasis has announced a vinyl reissue of their 2000 album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, in honor of its 25th anniversary. The LP is due out Feb. 28, exactly 25 years since the original album was released. It’ll be available on limited-edition silver vinyl, plus blue and purple marble …
Read More »Meeting sought with Royal Mail over late post and ovetime ban – Photo 1 of 1
DERRY City and Strabane District councillors say a meeting with Royal Mail representatives needs to take place “sooner rather than later”, due to alleged overtime bans. At a committee meeting in November, People Before Profit councillor, Shaun Harkin, expressed concern that Royal Mail were prioritising the delivery of parcels over …
Read More »Raphoe club to host Ulster Championships finals – Photo 1 of 1
RAPHOE club boxers, Hanna-Lee Peoples and Harry Magee, are both through to the finals of the Ulster Novice Championships to be staged in Gilford on Saturday. “Everyone at the club extend good wishes for every success to both boxers,” a spokesperson said. Raphoe Boxing Club in conjunction with Coyle’s Centra …
Read More »I spent £300 on a ‘parcel box’ to stop my annoying delivery man disturbing me but his response was completely baffling
A WOMAN who shelled out £300 on a “parcel box” to stop annoying delivery men disturbing her with packages was left baffled by one driver’s reaction. She explained that she was fed up of them knocking on her door when they had something to deliver, so decided to take measures …
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