West Northamptonshire Council West Northamptonshire Council said the work would make the junction safer for walkers and cyclists Drivers are being warned of possible delays in a town while work is carried out to promote walking and cycling. Construction work will take place on a busy junction in Northampton – …

By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 19:29 EDT, 5 October 2024 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 5 October 2024 In a move that could see you editing your Christmas card list down to single figures, stamp prices are on the rise again tomorrow – a mere six months after the previous increase. …

BBC Bob Emmerson completed his 500th parkrun last year A 91-year-old man who has completed more than 500 parkruns said he has now stopped counting how many he has finished. Bob Emmerson, from Walgrave, Northamptonshire, reached the milestone at a parkrun in Northampton last year. The mass participation 5km event …

A man staying at a £12-a-night hotel left after performing a UV inspection on his room, which horrified him enough to find accommodation elsewhere. Zac Jones, 27, visited in the Highbury hotel in Blackpool where he claims to have paid just £12.80 for an overnight stay. But checking the room …

During the first lockdown, it was all about stockpiling loo paper. Today it is stamps that people are hoarding. On Monday the price of a first-class stamp will rise by 30p to £1.65, which represents the seventh increase in five years. The price has doubled since March 2022, when it …

AMENDS : The Oudewater museum’s director and mayor Photo credit: Instagram/Museum de Heksenwaag Approximately 70,000 people fell victim to the “witch hysteria” that seized Europe and the New World between the 15th and 17th centuries. Even today “witch hunt” will describe the pursuit, often in the name of law, order …

From Monday, 7 October, Royal Mail will increase the price of first-class stamps by 22 per cent, bringing the cost from £1.35 to £1.65. Second-class stamps will remain at 85p. As the festive season fast approaches, Brits might feel the pinch when sending Christmas cards, with many considering alternative methods …

STOCK EXCHANGE: London centre prepares to sell its Euroclear holding Credit: CC/Gren Time to sell THE London Stock Exchange (LSEG) is preparing to sell its holding of approximately 5 per cent in Euroclear, the Belgian-based global provider of financial market infrastructure services. The LSEG owners have now hired bankers at …

New metro line to take passengers to Rincón de la Victoria. Credit: Junta de Andalucía Regional government is studying the possibility of a new Metro train line reaching out east, as far as Rincón de la Victoria. The Regional Government of Andalusia has received proposals from six companies for the detailed technical studies …

Complaints against water companies rise by almost a third in 2024 with billing making up half of the disputes The final decision of whether water companies will increase bills is due in December ( Image: Getty Images) Complaints against water companies have risen by almost a third due to concerns …