Sophie Winkleman has praised the ‘wonderful’ Princess of Wales as ‘brave’ and ‘beautiful’ in a recent interview. The Peep Show star, 44, who is married to King Charles’s second cousin Lord Frederick Windsor, said she last saw Kate at Wimbledon in July, where she was greeted with a standing ovation. …
Read More »How to get a free electric blanket from Octopus Energy and Ovo this winter
Switching suppliers could be the best way to save money right now (Picture: Getty) For many bill-payers, the biggest potential savings are to be had by taking on a fixed-price tariff which is lower than Ofgem’s new price cap effective tomorrow (October 1). These offers have dwindled fast as the …
Read More »King Corn’s Royal(s) Connection – The Globe and Mail
I’ve been tracking the similarity in the corn markets’ (cash and futures) price trends from 2010-2014 and 2020-2024. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals have also been following a similar path to a decade ago, dominated by futility interspersed with sudden bursts of winning. Putting aside hard-hitting analysis for a moment, …
Read More »Thousands of homes may be built in Somerset’s green belt
North Somerset Council has released a priority list as to where thousands of new homes will need to be built. The council is updating its draft Local Plan to identify potential new locations for development in North Somerset, to help meet the government’s new higher housing target for the district …
Read More »October UK household money changes from bills to the budget
But that is not the only thing set to change in October. There is further uncertainty around the economy with Rachel Reeves set to deliver her first Budget as Chancellor later this month. While banks are changing their rules, and stamp prices are on the rise again. These are the …
Read More »October UK household money changes from bills to the budget
But that is not the only thing set to change in October. There is further uncertainty around the economy with Rachel Reeves set to deliver her first budget as Chancellor later this month. While banks are changing their rules and stamp prices are on the rise again. These are the major …
Read More »UK Households: UK financial changes coming in October 2024: What you need to know
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. UK households will face significant financial changes starting next month. These adjustments include increased energy bills, new mobile roaming rules, and changes to Royal Mail stamp prices.As per the BristolPost, the Winter Fuel Payments phone line will be opening soon. …
Read More »Postboxes stolen across south Shropshire after poles cut – police appeal for info
Officers have been made aware that a number of boxes have been stolen in Craven Arms, Corvedale and Ape Dale area. PCSO Lisa Thomas, of the South West Shropshire Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We have been made aware that a number of Royal Mail post boxes have been cut from …
Read More »Royal Mail confirms delivery issues in Banstead
Royal Mail is a business that provides postal and delivery services six days a week to homes across the United Kingdom. In a small number of local offices, this may temporarily not be possible due to local issues such as high levels of sick absence, resourcing, or other local factors. …
Read More »Maidstone sorting office redevelopment approved
The old sorting office site in Maidstone town centre is being redeveloped for housing Maidstone Borough Council planning committee has approved plans for five blocks of flats, ranging from three to nine storeys next to Maidstone East railway station. The former Royal Mail sorting office on Sandling Road was bought …
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