Royal Mail have installed new fencing at a delivery office which had become an “open air drug den” covered in human faeces and needles. Six foot fences have been put up around the property on North Road following several incidents of excrement and drug paraphernalia being found outside the delivery office. Royal Mail …

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Accessing a GP can be a daunting task, particularly in city areas, and it’s easy to delay booking an appointment. Fortunately, many everyday health issues can be evaluated and treated by your local chemist, with an increasing number of these services available online. In response to this need, Morrisons, in …

The trade union that represents workers from the Uddingston and Clydebank branches near Glasgow say that the firm’s approach to the storm was not in line with Royal Mail’s own Adverse Weather Policy leaving members “being penalised unfairly via loss of pay or loss of annual leave”. John Carson, the …

For more than a century, royal women have upheld the St Patrick’s Day tradition of presenting shamrocks to the Irish Guards. Since marrying Prince William, Kate Middleton has embraced this role, regularly attending the annual parade – and establishing it as a key event in the royal calendar. The Irish …

A vet has revealed the top five most expensive dog breeds worldwide. There are many different types of dogs to choose from, some big, some small, some that are independent and confident and some that are more timid. Another difference is how much it costs to own a dog as …

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) confirmed that, after a consultation with its members and a decision by its council, it has moved to a position of neutrality – neither opposing nor supporting a change in the law. It had adopted a position of opposition in 2005 and held …

Households have been alerted to the environmental impact and health risks associated with using washing powder in their machines. Environmental specialists are raising concerns about two destructive ingredients present in laundry detergents: phosphates and surfactants. Both elements, they say, can devastate wildlife and contaminate watercourses, and they’re found in both …

Detectives in Co Tyrone have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing mail and seized electronic equipment during a search of a house in Co Derry. The arrest follows a number of reports of mail going missing from homes, with police working alongside the Royal Mail as part of the …

Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Incident & Breach Response , Ransomware Negotiators Can Buy Time and Lower Ransoms, But Do They Just Encourage Cyber Gangs? Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • March 14, 2025     Image: Shutterstock Time was ticking for the Royal Mail security team on an early winter morning …