By Ed Holt Published: 12:01 EDT, 25 August 2024 | Updated: 12:07 EDT, 25 August 2024 This is the dramatic moment the Royal Navy intercepted a speedboat and seized cocaine worth £40m. In the footage Royal Navy soldiers can be seen leaving the HMS Trent on multiple smaller vessels, where they …
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DODE CHURCH/MATT JAMES Both Dode and Paddlesworth in the North Downs were thriving settlements until the plague hit in 1349 Man recalls seeing Hitler in Vienna on birthday BBC/MARK NORMAN Mr Farago was taken to Brussels on Kindertransport trains, which took children out of Nazi-controlled areas to safer territory A …
Read More »“With Love From All”: The Incredible Story of a Postcard That Finally Reached Its Destination… 121 Years Late
La carte postale a été livrée à la bonne adresse plus d’un siècle plus tard… capture ecran – google street view Une carte postale non distribuée a finalement atteint sa destination, au Pays de Galles, 121 ans après avoir été postée pour la première fois. It was sent in 1903, …
Read More »Christmas postcard delivered 121 years after being mailed
Article content As Canadian poet laureate Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip famously sang, “You are ahead by a century.” Article content He certainly wasn’t singing about an undelivered postcard that finally arrived some 121 years after it was first sent off by mail. The Christmas-themed card was recently delivered …
Read More »Postcard in Wales is only delivered after 121 years
This postcard was in transit for 121 years. Bild: dpa An Ewart writes a postcard to a Lydia Davies, the Royal Mail delivers the message. So far, so normal? Not quite. No time? blue News summarizes for you It took an incredible 121 years for a postcard to be delivered …
Read More »The plan includes allowing some mail and packages to sit for an extra day instead of processing and moving them immediately – CGWALL USA News
USPS Delivery Times : The U.S. Postal Service is considering swapping some resources that would speed delivery times for most of its customers, but that would come at the expense of those who live in rural and remote locations, according to a report. Washington Post. “We are trying to save …
Read More »‘Simple’ maths question leaves people stumped – can you solve? | Weird | News
Keeping your brain active is known to help improve cognitive performance, enhance memory, and aid with focus and attention. Some even believe that regular brain workouts can delay the symptoms of dementia. Brainteasers come in all shapes and sizes, pushing a different part of your brain than say a maths …
Read More »Royal Family’s six-word response when anyone mentions Harry and Meghan
Gyles Brandreth has revealed the six-word phrase the Royal Family use to deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle comments. He says the family have come up with the six-word response for anyone who brings up the pair. The former Tory MP turned This Morning pannelist says when it comes …
Read More »Open letter to CWU General Secretary Dave Ward: Suspend the undemocratic ballot on new bullying and grievance policies!
We demand an immediate suspension of the postal ballot announced by the Communication Workers Union Postal Executive on the new Grievance and Bullying & Harassment procedures drawn-up with Royal Mail following your closed door talks with the company one month ago. The postal executive has deemed it acceptable to open …
Read More »How Royal staff knew Queen Elizabeth II’s final hours were imminent at Balmoral
The nation was stunned on 8 September 2022 when it was announced at 6.30pm that Her Majesty the Queen had passed away. The Queen died peacefully at her beloved Balmoral Castle at the tender age of 96, sending shockwaves around the globe and leaving Royal staff in disbelief. Although Balmoral …
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