Ian Lavery said one resident was faced with a ‘potentially life-threatening emergency’ after a medical letter was missed Letters are being delayed due to issues at Royal Mail(Image: Milos Ruzicka via Getty Images) A Northumberland MP has warned continued delays to Royal Mail’s deliveries are having “severe consequences” for his …
Read More »Tyldesley firm G&T Express lands major government contract
G&T Express, based on Elliott Street in Tyldesley, has secured a spot on a four-year, multi-billion pound agreement through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS). The CCS framework streamlines the procurement process for public sector organisations by providing a compliant and efficient route to access specialist logistics and transport services. G&T …
Read More »Royal Mail delivery disruption continues as 88 UK postcodes impacted today – full list
The postal service has faced criticism over its delivery targets as it increases the price of stamps. 10:06, 17 Mar 2026Updated 16:08, 17 Mar 2026 Royal Mail is facing delays across the UK(Image: Getty Images) More postcodes across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have been hit by Royal Mail …
Read More »Discover Newport’s most expensive street and what it’s like
The average home on Britain’s most expensive street is valued at around £12.5 million, according to housing website Rightmove. Topping the list for 2026 is Winnington Road in Barnet’s N2 postal area, London, with an average asking price of £12,538,095. In comparison, homes on Fields Park Road in Newport have …
Read More »Labor Cr Davydd Griffiths to challenge Ellen Sandell for Melbourne
City of Melbourne councillor Davydd Griffiths has announced he will run as a Labor candidate for the seat of Melbourne at the upcoming state election in November. The 51-year-old, who was elected to the council in 2020, has been a member of the Labor Party for 30 years, and said …
Read More »Meghan Markle reveals she’s reading poetry book about motherhood after being sent it by a ‘mom friend’ – as author reacts to royal’s endorsement
Meghan Markle has revealed she’s reading a poetry book about motherhood after receiving it as a gift from her ‘mom friend’. Author Jessica Urlichs has since reacted to the 44-year-old’s endorsement of her book The Bloom Because of You with ‘shock’. The Duchess of Sussex on Monday shared a short …
Read More »Licensed grocery store set to stay in Johnstone for another decade
Elected members will be asked to approve the extension for the Hallhill Road unit, known as John’s Shop, for 10 years at Renfrewshire Council’s infrastructure, land and environment policy board on Wednesday. A paper, which will be considered at the board, explained: “The property was newly constructed and the tenants …
Read More »Pacel delivery company Evri boosts locker network with Tesco and Motor Fuel Group partnerships
The partnership with Tesco kicks off with a trial of the Evri branded lockers. The lockers will offer fast pick-up and drop-off, contact-free functionality, QR code access and print-at-locker capability. These will be installed at a small number of Tesco Extra and Superstore locations across the UK, building on an existing …
Read More »Princess of Wales looks radiant in green as she visits Irish Guards for St Patrick’s Day parade
The Princess of Wales looked radiant in green as she visited the Irish Guards for their annual St Patrick’s Day parade. Princess Catherine, who is colonel of the regiment, greeted officers and guardsmen at Mons Barracks in Aldershot this morning. She was seen presenting sprigs of shamrock to members of the regiment …
Read More »Andrew Ranger MP: Concerns over rising fuel prices
My thoughts are with all those affected including those Britons living there and those serving in our armed forces in the region. The war between Iran and Israel and the USA continues to affect us here in terms of fuel prices. Several of you have been in touch about heating …
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