The 10 stamps show key moments in the legend of the outlaw, such as robbing the rich, capturing the sheriff and marrying Maid Marian. Other characters depicted on the stamps include Friar Tuck, Little John and King Richard. The illustrations were created by concept artist Jon McCoy, who has worked …
Read More »New stamps issued to celebrate story of Robin Hood
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A set of new stamps is being issued celebrating the story of Robin Hood. The 10 stamps show key moments in the legend …
Read More »Prince Harry WILL attend King Charles’ Coronation but not Meghan Markle
Prince Harry will attend the King’s Coronation service in London next month alone – with Meghan Markle remaining in California with their children Archie and Lilibet. Buckingham Palace confirmed the dramatic news in a statement today, saying it was ‘pleased to confirm’ the Duke of Sussex will be at Westminster Abbey on May 6. …
Read More »Skyports drones to make daily Royal Mail deliveries in Orkney
A Skyports drone in flight (Credit: Skyports) Remote communities in some of the most northerly islands in the UK will receive their daily post via a novel new method in the near future – drone deliveries. Drone logistics firm Skyports Drone Services today (12 April) announced the …
Read More »The Manufacturer Magazine March/April 2023 issue is out now!
In this latest edition, we have an overview of the Make UK National Manufacturing Conference, where both sides of the political divide spoke of putting manufacturing at the heart economic of growth. Our podcast sponsors for the People & Skills Series, FANUC UK, is stabilising the bridge between industry and …
Read More »Skyports to run Orkney’s interisland drone delivery for Royal Mail
The delivery division of UK drone services and advanced air mobility infrastructure company Skyports has been selected to operate aerial distribution routes between Scotland’s Orkney islands for the national postal company, Royal Mail. Skyports Drone Services will be launching the Orkney I-Port drone delivery project for Royal Mail during an initial three-month trial period in the coming weeks and …
Read More »Mull postal worker delivers letter to a graveside for family to see
A postal worker on the Isle of Mull went the extra mile to find the relatives of a woman who died almost a quarter of a century ago. After being “unsure” where to deliver a letter to Mrs Peggy Stewart to, members of staff from Tobermory Post Office took it …
Read More »Who will Prince Harry’s royal allies be at the Coronation?
With Prince Harry set to attend King Charles’ Coronation solo, it’s likely he will be keen to rely on a number of royal family members in order to keep him company. The Duke of Sussex, 38, will attend the service in London next month alone, with Meghan Markle remaining in …
Read More »Junior doctors in England call for arbitration to end dispute
The British Medical Association has formally asked ministers to enter talks brokered by the arbitration service Acas to end a dispute over junior doctors’ pay in England that is straining health services already disrupted by months of industrial action. The UK’s biggest doctors’ union said on Wednesday it was willing …
Read More »Growing support for UK Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee
Send a message to rmpw.rfc@gmail.com to contact and join the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee. The Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee has received growing interest and support from delivery and mail processing workers at Royal Mail. The latest write-ins are in response to the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) article providing an …
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