More than £6m will be spent on solar power projects at Hull Royal Infirmary to make significant energy savings and reduce its carbon emissions. Great British Energy is the Government’s newly created public-owned renewable energy investment company. It has announced its first project, to put rooftop solar panels on 200 …
Read More »Royal expert’s five-word statement on Prince Harry leaving charity | Royal | News
The news that Prince Harry has stepped down from his beloved charity, Sentebale, has come as a shock to many. However, one leading royal expert has reflected on her previous visits to Lesotho with Prince Harry and has declared that this latest move is “sad, but not entirely surprising” in …
Read More »Court denies amendment in database rights dispute
Introduction The High Court has dismissed an appeal by Codeberry Limited and Lee Paul Smith to amend their defences in a case involving alleged infringement of database rights and copyright by IDDQD Limited. The appeal was heard by His Honour Judge Hacon, following an order by Master Pester that refused …
Read More »Kent bank closures mapped – the Santander, Halifax, Lloyds and TSB branches closing near you
Scores of banks have vanished from Kent high streets since the launch of an initiative designed to protect access to cash – with more set to close this year or in 2026. Last week Santander announced it is shutting 95 branches across the UK from June. Last month Lloyds announced …
Read More »Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2025
Water claim | CMA Growth and Investment Council | CAT Competition collective actions | No FTC engagement with ABA | Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulations | Sports broadcasting investigation Water claim The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has unanimously refused to certify the collective proceedings brought against six water companies. The …
Read More »Dersingham Post Office could return after closing its doors on Monday as three retailers interested in taking over
A village post office which closed this week could return soon as retailers have expressed an interest. Some may have thought that the saga around saving Dersingham Post Office was over and that residents would be left without the services after it closed on Monday, but some positive news could …
Read More »HMRC reduces carbon impact of bulk mail with Whistl fuel carbon calculator
UK tax authority HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has signed up to use Whistl’s Fuel Carbon Calculator in a bid to reduce the carbon impact of the collection and trunking of its bulk mail. By using the Fuel Carbon Calculator, HMRC will establish the number of liters of fuel used …
Read More »Why do people eat fish on Good Friday? Everything to know
The celebration is kicked off by Palm Sunday and continues over the course of Holy Week before ending on Easter Sunday (April 20), which marks the day Jesus rose from the dead. While eating Easter eggs is a culinary tradition enjoyed by nearly all, some may be less familiar with the custom …
Read More »‘Vital lifeline’ postie’s kind gesture revealed
A HEREFORDSHIRE woman has shared how her local postman’s act of kindness “touched her heart”, and is calling for more recognition of the work posties do in the community. Kirsten Hopkins of Ewyas Harold revealed that her postman Simon Barrington had become a “vital lifeline” for her while she recovered …
Read More »Kidnapping of Ronnie Biggs, the cocky cockney villain – South London News
On March 24, 1981, the most well-known member of a gang that made off with £2.6million from a mail train, was rescued by Barbados police following his kidnapping. Stockwell-born Ronnie Biggs was saved from his captors by Barbados coppers whilst on the run from the UK police. The 52-year-old was …
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