Delegates at Labour’s annual conference have passed the first batch of policy motions this afternoon, following a compositing meeting on Saturday evening. Green new deal composite motion one, put forward by Labour for a Green New deal, was passed by conference this afternoon. Counter proposal green new deal composite motion …

Sir Keir Starmer has faced union demands to stick with Jeremy Corbyn-era policies to nationalise key industries. The Labour leader should not make “timid tweaks” to the system and instead aim for “deep and transformative change”, according to a motion moved at the party’s conference in Brighton. The Communication Workers …

Postal votes increased in Calderdale In all 46,000 people voted in Calderdale’s borough elections in May, 11,000 more than the previous poll, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. There were issues with some postal vote packs being received late due to issues involving printers and postal services, with council electoral team …

As he watched Meghan Markle walk slowly down the aisle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, Prince Andrew may well have reflected on his own love life.  Years before he became embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal, the Prince was secretly dating the American actress Koo Stark, who had starred …

Fin Graham approved of the gesture! A HOMECOMING hero who won two medals at the Tokyo Paralympics was in for another silver surprise at a special celebration in Strathpeffer. More than 100 people turned out to welcome local lad Fin Graham at an outdoor gathering in the village square. The …

11 Royal Mail staff gain first-class degrees after completing specialist UCLan course. The staff who are based throughout the UK, gained first-class BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines degrees. They all successfully completed the programme part-time whilst working full-time for the national postal delivery company. Manoj Vadher, Head of Central …

Royal Mail chief executive sparks fury – by asking postmen to deliver more letters Simon Thompson has asked employees to clear their offices of all mail every day  But one postman reacting to the communication described the letter as ‘a joke’ An attempt to re-plan routes for posties is due …

Meghan and Harry take to the stage Meghan and Harry have taken to the stage of the Global Citizen concert and are welcomed by a huge crown. In between their lovey-dovey display, the couple preached to millions watching the event across the world about vaccine equity. Harry mentioned the experts …

As he watched Meghan Markle walk slowly down the aisle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, Prince Andrew may well have reflected on his own love life.  Years before he became embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal, the Prince was secretly dating the American actress Koo Stark, who had starred …

Greenwich Council has pleaded with residents not to panic buy petrol, amid concerns emergency vehicles could be delayed. Lengthy queues have been pictured at petrol stations across south east London today, following reports of supply issues caused by a shortage of HGV drivers. Some fuel retailers, including BP in Mottingham, …