The parcel sorting machine in Wolverhampton. Photo: Royal Mail The machine has been built by automated technology company Solystic and uses a system of conveyor belts and scanning technology to sort parcels. It has been installed at the North West Midlands Mail Centre – based on Sun Street behind the …

We all have our favourite small businesses, whether it’s the bakery across the street, the garage down the road or a local artist we buy birthday cards from. When we think of small businesses, we tend to think of the goods and services they supply, but small business are also …

A Hull couple claim their dream wedding was left in tatters after their hotel venue cancelled with just three months to go until the big day. The couple, who wish only to be known as Mike and Sue, say they originally booked the Royal Hotel Hull in Ferensway for their …

The Prince of Wales has met winners of a children’s competition for new stamp designs based on heroes of the pandemic. The winning eight designs, chosen from more than 600,000 entries, feature NHS workers, a scientist, a delivery driver and Captain Sir Tom Moore. Charles, 73,  welcomed the winners and …

With its bucking broncos, yee-hawing cowboys and pitchers of cold beer, the Fort Worth Stockyards is a rowdy and testosterone-fuelled throwback to the old days of the American West. While today tourists throng the mule and horse-barns that were once the last ‘civilised’ outpost for livestock traders on Texas’s famous …

Published: 11:23 AM March 11, 2022 It is part of our everyday lives, affecting everything from satnavs to house prices and even what sort of health care you receive. And the humble postcode began life here in Norfolk. Now, a new exhibition is being organised to celebrate the pioneering – if not …

Hermes Group have announced today (Friday, March 11, 2022) that it will change its name to Evri. Hermes is a multinational delivery company and postal service with headquarters in Hamburg, Germany. Along with a name rebrand, Hermes will also bring out a new logo across the UK. Hermes conducts deliveries …

He chose eight winning designs after the Royal Mail had 600,000 entries. The stamps honour vaccine scientists, delivery drivers, NHS staff and fundraiser Capt Sir Tom Moore, with the finished designs approved by the Queen. They can be pre-ordered from today. Winners: Logan Pearson, Bury CE High; Isabella Grover, Creswick …

AN Inverclyde charity is looking for new volunteers to help record the ‘Talking Tele’ for those with sight difficulties. Inverclyde Talking Newspaper provides audio versions of Tele stories for individuals who struggle to read conventional newsprint. The organisation has been recording for over 40 years and distributes tapes and USB …

The Queen is seeking a ‘proactive and flexible’ helicopter pilot to join her team of ‘high flyers’ within the royal household. The role, which is based in Odiham near Hampshire, means joining The Queen’s Helicopter Flight, a small team of pilots and ground support staff who fly the royals across the UK.   …