From the off, the typeface business “skyrocketed” and quickly eclipsed the existing graphic design agency. Orders now come in from around the world, especially after Greek, Korean, Cyrillic, Vietnamese, Thai and Hebrew versions of Aeonik were developed. As Bloom explains, “There are millions of typefaces out there, but probably only …

Jonathan Holmes BBC News, West of England Tower Mint The stamps had to be approved by the King before being used A historian researching his wife’s ancestors has helped to get their portraits issued on a stamp series by one of the world’s most remote places, the Pitcairn Islands. Michael …

A cautionary note has been issued to millions of Universal Credit recipients who have any amount in savings. It’s common knowledge that if savings exceed £16,000, eligibility for Universal Credit is lost. However, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reminding claimants that this figure is merely the upper …

The proposed site, on Lacy Street, the former Royal Mail sorting office, probation centre, and existing car park. Designed by Pozzoni architects, the development will include two, three, and four-bedroom houses, as well as two-bedroom flats. The tallest buildings will reach 3.5 storeys. Fourteen of the homes will be classed as …

Beauty blunder? Space NK’s London Oxford Circus launch draws mixed reviews and long queues chaos The retailer’s biggest store debut promised a beauty playground and giveaways, but TikTok posts point to long queues, crowd control issues, and gift bag disappointment. “It’s official, our biggest and best store opening on Oxford Circus …

Richard Fleetwood, postmaster at Town Centre Washington Post Office, said many people are simply unaware of the rules around passport validity. All UK passport holders told complete 10-minute task or be denied boarding The Post Office has urged anyone using their passport this summer to check a crucial date. Richard …

A SADDLEWORTH councillor is urging Royal Mail to reconsider the change of traditional post boxes in three villages to digital parcel post boxes. Dobcross, Diggle and Delph will all see their red post boxes converted into digital parcel post boxes in the coming weeks, but Uppermill has avoided the same …

‘Wow, Kate’s hot!’, Prince William said to his Eton classmate Fergus Boyd as he watched his future wife strut in a sheer dress and black underwear.  In April 2002, Kate Middleton took part in the DONT WALK charity gala at Fairmont St Andrews Hotel when she decided to wear what was originally a skirt …

First up, Admiral House. After building works were completed in May 2014, it was sold for £20 million. Nine years later, Admiral Insurance shockingly left the building, with its employees working remotely from home. In 2023, it was reported, the building was up for sale at £14.9 million (around £5 …

On the weekend, Saturday, 30th and Sunday, 31st August, the West Somerset Railway will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the purchase of Hymek diesel hydraulic locomotive No. D7017. In addition to D7017, the Quantock Hills and West Somerset coast will reverberate to the “Maybach Music”, the term used by diesel …