The shining lights of British television could never have hoped to match the drama, intrigue and entertainment that unfolded in Westminster and in this great nation’s many royal households in 2022. However, that does not mean we should discount their efforts. So here’s a bunch of special awards and honourable …

The Christmas rail strikes are over but there are more to come (Picture: Getty Images) The New Year is practically here – but while it may be a time for new beginnings and fresh starts, one thing that is set to stay with us into 2023 is strike action. That …

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced that the current Government will not be ‘held to ransom’ by waves of strikes in the public sector. © Getty Images Britain’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace With more and more strikes taking place up and down the country, with no end in sight, Mr …

Striking postal workers could scupper teachers’ industrial action by delaying the return of ballot papers. More than 500,000 teachers are considering possible strike action in England and Wales, with deadlines for votes from January 9. It is thought that post strikes mean some ballot papers have yet to arrive. Any …

As the New Year approaches, it is time for The Messenger to review some of the biggest stories in 2022. Here is Part One. JANUARY Kate Green sought talks with Royal Mail after a number of residents complained of no deliveries in months. Some Stretford roads were receiving their post …

A Blackpool café has been has been slapped with a score of “zero” in their most recent food hygiene inspection. Dahlia’s Kitchen on Cropper Road was found to need to urgent improvement after its inspection on October 20. It becomes the fifth business in Blackpool to have been recently handed …

THE Royal Mail has apologised for mail not being delivered to certain areas of the community over December.  In a local community group on social media related to the Croftlands area of Ulverston, a woman asked why there has been ‘virtually no post delivery since early December.’  Other people said that …

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night’s TV: Stripped and pelted with sweets – a royal bride’s nuptial nightmare By Christopher Stevens For The Daily Mail Published: 21:13 EST, 29 December 2022 | Updated: 21:13 EST, 29 December 2022 Marie Antoinette Rating: Antiques Roadshow Rating: Television has never been more obsessed with …

Fraudsters send out fake messages in a bid to convince unwary shoppers to hand over personal information and banking details. Groups including Royal Mail, Amazon, Evri (formerly Hermes) and DHL have issued advice on how to identify and avoid falling prey to delivery scam texts. Fraudsters send out fake messages in …

Perfume Shop hails record Christmas week as designer fragrances and gift sets boost sales By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 16:50 EST, 29 December 2022 | Updated: 16:50 EST, 29 December 2022 The Perfume Shop hailed a record Christmas week after sales of its products soared despite Royal …