Dear Editor: The Royal Court presiding over the Salida Fantasy Faire wishes to extend thanks to all the sponsors, vendors, volunteers and especially guests who attended and participated in the fourth Salida Fantasy Faire. FanFaire was lucky enough to partner with the Foodshed Alliance and hold the event in conjunction …
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The thug carried a knife to Liverpool all the way from Birmingham and attempted to stab his former boss Murugesan Annamali, of no fixed address, aged 52(Image: Merseyside Police) Kebab shop workers came to the rescue of a shopkeeper when a disgruntled former employee tried to stab him in the …
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There was a fantastic turn-out for the second anniversary of the Fred Vines Memorial Darts Trophy held on Saturday at the Spalding Services Club. Players and supporters alike honoured Fred’s memory in true sporting spirit. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who took part — each and every …
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By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 08:42 EST, 5 November 2025 | Updated: 08:43 EST, 5 November 2025 Benefits claimants could be given free or discounted postage stamps under plans being considered by the mail regulator. Research commissioned by Ofcom has suggested giving those on welfare subsidised first and second …
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In a scheme similar to social tariffs offered by phone and broadband providers, Ofcom is looking at stamp pricing, to make sure everyone has access to an affordable universal postal service. In its consultation document, Ofcom said: “We periodically review the affordability of postal services in the UK. Today, we …
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UK Postbox, a digital mail and parcel management company, has introduced a new feature enabling customers to forward letters and parcels directly to Royal Mail lockers. The company – which serves individuals, businesses and public sector organizations – combines digital mail management with traditional postal and courier operations. Through its …
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The delivery company has been given five weeks to stop parking its commercial vehicles in a car park intended for private use at its site in Skyliner Way, Bury St Edmunds. It comes amid growing issues with staff parking in streets around the Moreton Hall estate, where the office is …
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Payment and parcel service provider PayPoint has announced the appointment of former Yodel Chief Commercial Officer Sam Holden as Managing Director, Parcels and Ecommerce. The move comes as PayPoint continues to expand its parcel offering, Collect+, following Royal Mail’s £44m investment. Nick Wiles, CEO of PayPoint, said: “Sam brings outstanding …
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The artwork, which appears to be AI-generated, was snuck into the National Museum of Wales by an artist who has carried out similar stunts Wales’ national museum has fallen victim to a prank after someone snuck in an unusual piece of art (Image: Alex Seabrook) Eagle-eyed museum visitors were surprised …
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Bonfire Night is tomorrow, but in Sussex, things have been whizz-banging since September. Unofficially, bonfire season kicked off in Uckfield (a town known for its large torchlight procession) with the Carnival on September 6, and will wrap up on November 22, when the villages of Robertsbridge and Barcombe set their …
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