A Burton tennis and squash club celebrating 100 years in town this year is aiming to get more people to take up the sports. It is still recovering from a dip in numbers caused when courts were forced to close during the covid pandemic, it says. Burton Tennis and Squash …
Read More »Sharon Osbourne rushed to hospital filming new paranormal TV show
Sharon Osbourne was rushed to hospital on Friday evening after a ‘terrifying medical emergency’, according to reports. The 70-year-old TV star was filming her new paranormal TV show in California when she suddenly fell ill. The reports come from TMZ who shared the incident took place whilst at the Glen …
Read More »Father of Britney Spears says he loves her and situation is terrible
The father of Britney Spears said the situation with his daughter has been “terrible” and he “still loves” her after their legal battle. The 41-year-old singer had been fighting to end the complex legal arrangement she was placed under in 2008 which allowed her father Jamie to control her freedom …
Read More »Bracknell Forest’s weekly leaders column
Well, the wintery weather certainly arrived this past week! I hope that you have all been keeping warm and well. Please remember that our community winter hubs are open for everyone to take some time to relax, have a cup of tea, meet other residents or find information on any …
Read More »Undelivered letters pictured piled up in Royal Mail Nottingham delivery office
Images show how the letters have piled up at a delivery office in Nottinghamshire. Letters were piled up in boxes at a Royal Mail delivery office in Nottinghamshire on Monday, December 12. An anonymous Royal Mail employee said no mail had been delivered to Arnold’s delivery office for the past …
Read More »UK strikes spoil the advent of Christmas
UK is experiencing a new variety of Christmas chaos, this time not Covid-related but brought about by public workers’ strikes. On top of the freezing temperatures and the cost of energy, in an effort to cause maximum inconvenience and instability, the UK’s powerful workers unions seem to have coordinated their …
Read More »December strikes: 1200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force – BBC
They are the latest group of workers to take industrial action this winter – joining nurses, rail workers, Royal Mail staff and others, … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail issues odd request to families amid Christmas strike chaos
Royal Mail has urged postmen to bring their parents, siblings and friends to work to break strike action and “save Christmas”. Royal Mail has asked staff to “bring friends and family to support the operation and deliver Christmas”. Bosses say the idea is “a very good initiative” and could be …
Read More »Covid didn’t stop our businesses – nor will strikes and squeeze!
Christmas is peak business time for many small, independent retailers, but a mountain of challenges means it is becoming nigh-on impossible for them to take full advantage. Postal and rail strikes, rising energy costs, a squeeze on consumer spending, supply chain issues and the war on Ukraine have created a …
Read More »Prince Andrew sells Swiss ski chalet for £19 million amid mounting legal costs – World News
The prince has reportedly made the sale to a British family for £19 million, and it is thought the proceeds could be used to fund the prince’s mounting legal costs Prince Andrew pictured leaving Verbier ski resort in Switzerland ( Image: Daily Mirror) Prince Andrew has managed to sell his …
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