The myUKaddress service is free to sign up to, Guernsey Post has confirmed [BBC] A new initiative designed to make online shopping easier and more accessible for islanders has been launched, Guernsey Post has said. The service, known as myUKaddress and launched on Thursday by Guernsey Post, provides island residents …
Read More »Viking wind farm shortlisted for renewable awards
THE VIKING wind farm, which continues to divide opinion in the local community, has been shortlisted in a number of categories for this year’s green energy awards. The SSE Renewables owned wind farm, which started producing electricity earlier this year, is a finalist in the outstanding project and the sustainable …
Read More »Four-year-old girl offered to ‘show’ Princess Royal how to curtsy
Sir Philip Bobbitt, who received an honorary knighthood at Buckingham Palace on Friday for “services to UK/USA relations and public life”, is known in the UK for his work on international security and constitutional law. Speaking after the ceremony, the 76-year-old professor of jurisprudence at the Columbia University School of …
Read More »Clark wins Pride of Britain award
HEWITT Clark has been named a Pride of Britain award winner for his incredible life-saving work with the RNLI. ITV’s This Morning announced today (Friday) that Clark, who helped save over 300 lives in 35 years with the Lerwick lifeboat, was this year’s emergency services winner. He receives the honour …
Read More »Online shopping parcel service could ‘devastate’ Guernsey shops
A new initiative to remove barriers to online shopping in Guernsey could devastate the high street, warns a retailer. Guernsey Post has launched myUKaddress, which provides island residents with a unique UK delivery address for online purchases from retailers that do not currently ship to the Channel Islands. Martin Search, …
Read More »Postal backlog being cleared after X-ray machine mishap – The Royal Gazette
Created: Oct 18, 2024 07:55 AM A backlog of overseas post is being cleared after an X-ray machine at LF Wade International Airport broke down (File photograph by Akil Simmons) Overseas mail is now being processed after a broken scanning machine at LF Wade International Airport was fixed. Post offices …
Read More »Jail for gang who dumped illegal waste in Lincolnshire village
Environment Agency The waste, dumped at Long Bennington, was burnt leading to a number of calls to the fire service A gang has been jailed for illegally dumping tonnes of waste in a field in a Lincolnshire village leading to a £1.2m clean-up operation. Lorry loads of rubbish were taken …
Read More »Regal rest follows right royal welcome for King Charles | The Wimmera Mail-Times | Horsham, VIC
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have received a right royal welcome upon arriving in Australia. Photo: Brook Mitchell/AAP PHOTOS. Source link
Read More »Grand rehearsal of the ‘Royal Barge Procession’ along Chao Phraya River on Oct 22
Don’t miss this awe-inspiring cultural event that beautifully showcases Thailand’s rich traditions on October 22. THAILAND EVENT: Experience a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for the grand rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession, celebrating His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary. On 22 October, witness the majestic procession along the …
Read More »Royal minders on red alert over Charles and Camilla’s ‘secret lovechild’ – after he sends them an ominous warning for their trip to Australia
Royal security services are on high alert this weekend to protect King Charles and Queen Camilla from an Australian who claims to be their secret love child. British-born Simon Charles Dorante-Day, 58, is convinced he is their illegitimate son who was given up for adoption soon after birth and taken …
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