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Look out for your General Election 2024 postal vote pack

Ballot papers are being sent out to registered voters who had applied for a postal vote before May 30. Nicholas Brain, North Somerset Council’s Returning Officer, said:  “Postal votes will start hitting doormats this week with more to follow once the deadline to apply has passed. “We strongly advise you …

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New list highlights Rotherham’s heritage

From Bailey Bridges to old workshops, historic pubs to a Royal Mail Post Box, the recently signed off Rotherham Local Heritage List includes 100 assets that have architectural or historical importance in South Yorkshire. Local heritage lists identify locally valued heritage assets, nominated mainly by members of the public and …

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Lib Dems under fire over ‘fake newspapers’

However, the Conservative candidate for Taunton and Wellington accused the Liberal Democrats of dishonesty. Rebecca Pow said: “The Lib Dems should be honest with local people, a vote for them is a vote for a Labour supermajority meaning higher taxes, more red tape for businesses, and less support for Somerset. …

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Royal Mail £3.6bn takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky raises fears of second-class post as small businesses call for ‘thorough’ scrutiny of deal

Postal company set to fall into ­foreign hands for first time since it began in 1516 Small businesses are calling on ministers and regulators to enforce protections  They are concerned Mr Kretinsky will press ahead with plans to reduce service  By Emily Hawkins Published: 17:28 EDT, 16 June 2024 | …

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