Wokingham’s Liberal Democrat MP, Clive Jones has slammed the regulator Ofcom for “letting Royal Mail off the hook”. His condemnation comes after the announcement that they would allow the company to abandon second-class deliveries on a Saturday, and cut them back throughout the week. Jones said that the decision would …
Read More »Royal Mail celebrates 65th anniversary of Paddington Bear by issuing 10 special stamps | Indiablooms
British postal service and courier company Royal Mail recently revealed images of 10 Special Stamps being issued to celebrate 65 years of the most beloved marmalade-loving bear – Paddington. Six stamps in the main set are taken from Ivor Wood’s strip cartoons of Paddington, originally published in the London Evening …
Read More »Wigsley Old Airfield fire: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at former RAF site
A huge fire continues to burn through the night at former RAF Wigsley, built between 1941 and 1942 as a satellite base for the Royal Air Force – there are still buildings from the war on the site The fire at Wigsley Old Airfield(Image: nottsfire) Fire crews have been called …
Read More »Senior aides to the King and Duke of Sussex pictured together in London
Images obtained by the the Mail On Sunday show Meredith Maines, the duke’s chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan’s UK public relations team, meeting the King’s communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The Mail reports it is not known …
Read More »I quit London for a ‘disintegrating’ seaside town dubbed ‘God’s waiting room’ because it’s so full of retirees – here’s why it’s the best decision I ever made
Scrolling through the comments underneath an article about Worthing in West Sussex, I felt a prickle of doubt. ‘Probably the blandist of the Sussex seaside towns,’ one commentator complained. ‘So, it’s like joining the afterlife a little early?’ another wag asked. And honestly? A small town with a ‘retirement-home feel’ …
Read More »UK hosepipe ban: Areas affected and full list of rules as Brits swelter in heatwave
While South East Water’s hosepipe ban will be in place from July 18, Yorkshire Water has already introduced its restrictions Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter and Kathryn Riddell Multimedia Journalist 20:26, 12 Jul 2025 A person holds a garden hose (Image: PA) Parts of the UK are gearing up …
Read More »17 pictures capturing the remarkable rise and fall of John Stonehouse, Wednesbury and Walsall’s most controversial politician
In one of the biggest shake-ups in mail services over the past 50 years, it was this week announced that Royal Mail had been given the go-ahead to cut back on second-class postal services Royal Mail is no longer required to deliver second-class mail on a Saturday, and collections will …
Read More »The secret Harry peace summit: King Charles and Duke of Sussex’s senior aides meet for talks near royal palace in first step towards reconciliation and strongest sign yet both sides want to resolve bitter family feud
King Charles and Prince Harry’s senior aides have held a secret peace summit, The Mail on Sunday can reveal, marking the first significant move to resolving their rancorous family feud. Sources said last week’s meeting was the initial step in a ‘rapprochement process’ to restore the broken relationship between the …
Read More »We spent £20 at TRNSMT and here’s what we bought at the top Glasgow festival
With thousands of music fans descending on the east end of the city centre over the weekend, Scotland’s biggest music festival is a huge draw. TRNSMT has returned and is bringing some of the UK’s top bands across three stages with acts like Biffy Clyro, The Kooks , Fontaines D.C. …
Read More »Kate serves up royal glamour at Wimbledon for women’s final
Kate, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, will present the trophy on Centre Court to the winner of the match between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek on Saturday. Ahead of the final, the princess, wearing a white belted jacket and pleated skirt, met the winner of …
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