Volume and capacity issues within Royal Mail “must be addressed” after “problems across the board” during both local and general elections last year, the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) has warned. In its report, New Blueprint for a Modern Electoral Landscape, published yesterday, the AEA highlighted the challenges faced during …

They were both born into European royalty, have played second fiddle to their older brothers their whole lives and have now put down roots in the US. So with all that in common, it’s hardly surprising the Duke of Sussex gave Prince Joachim of Denmark a very warm welcome to …

The UK anti-trust regulator has warned that Topps Tiles’ acquisition of 30 stores from rival CTD Tiles could lead to competition issues in four areas of the country – including the commuter town of Dorking in Surrey. Concerns have been raised that businesses and shoppers in four areas could face …

‘I thought there was some kind of glitch,’ one user said Vinted users have taken to social media to share their frustrations (Image: Shared Content Unit) Vinted users say they have had to cancel orders over a feature on the app that has left them angry. The second-hand selling platform …

By Barrie Hudson – 17 February 2025 Crime Swindon police have arrested two people following an authorised pursuit in Swindon on Friday evening – 14 February. At around 11.30pm, a black BMW X5 failed to stop for officers on Great Western Way.A pursuit was authorised, with the BMW travelling at speed through …

A former member of staff to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has claimed that Meghan Markle insisted she would ‘finish what Princess Diana started’ but on a ‘part-time basis’, when she first joined the royal family. Speaking anonymously to Yes, Ma’am – The Secret Life of Royal Servants by Tom Quinn, …

Kate Middleton, Prince William embark on romantic private trip Prince William and Kate Middleton have embarked on their private romantic trip after the Princess of Wales made gradual return to royal duties following cancer treatment. According to a report by the Daily Mail, via Hello magazine, the future king and …

Reoffending paedophile Peter Melville, 60, of Highland Road, Portsmouth, formerly known as Raymond Casson, pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order after he offended against two children in Covingham on 3 September 3 last year. The victims spoke about the impact of Melville’s criminality and were praised for …

A former member of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s staff said that the Duchess of Sussex sought to become a “global advocate for the poor and marginalized” and “finish what Princess Diana started.” He shared this in an interview for Tom Quinn’s book Yes, Ma’am – The Secret Life of …

Print.Group, the holding company behind European print platform Print.com, has acquired online printer Simian, bolstering its brand portfolio. Founded in 2007, Simian achieved a reported revenue of approximately €28m (£23m) in 2024. The acquisition includes brands in Simian’s portfolio including Reclameland, Flyerzone, and Drukland, as well as Simian’s 23,000m² production …