Basingstoke is fortunate to have this man’s photos – many of them could so easily have been lost. In the 1960s town development, when buildings were being demolished, some of his glass plate negatives were rescued from a skip. READ MORE: Flashback: Underground crypt found in village by men out ferret …
Read More »‘I tried supermarket Christmas sandwiches from Aldi, Tesco, M&S and Asda – and one committed a cardinal sin’ – Adam Maidment
Forget the Coca-Cola truck and the dustings of snow on the hilltops. Is there truly anything more festive than a slab of turkey and cranberry wedged between two factory-prepared slices of bread and squashed into a plastic package? For many of us, seeing Christmas sandwiches in the meal deal aisles …
Read More »Vince Cable warns against bid by the ‘Czech Sphinx’ for Royal Mail
Sunday 15 December 2024 3:01 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The Czech Sphinx’s bid for Royal Mail has been condemned as seriously undervaluing the business. Former business secretary Vince Cable has warned the …
Read More »All Kent Christmas and New Year’s bin collection changes for 2024 as refuse collection days differ across county
With Christmas now just around the corner, details have been confirmed on the changes to bin collections around Kent over the festive period. Across each of the 13 districts, alterations to waste pickups vary from place to place, so it can be a little confusing knowing when to actually pop …
Read More »Loganair shows a £6.9M profit for the financial year 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has posted a further year of profitability with a £6.9M profit for the financial year that commenced 1st April 2023 and ended March 31st 2024. This result, whilst continuing a positive financial trend, demonstrates the challenges experienced by the airline in 2023, especially in …
Read More »How to make your Christmas bouquet last longer with expert’s simple tip
Nothing quite captures the spirit of Christmas like a vibrant festive bouquet, instantly adding a touch of cheer to any room. Whether you’ve received an arrangement as a gift or treated yourself to some festive flowers, they’re a thoughtful addition – and there’s a plethora of bouquets currently available in …
Read More »King Charles is furious with Prince Andrew over ‘Chinese spy’ crisis that has made entire Royal Family ‘look bad’, insiders reveal
The King is understood to be furious that Prince Andrew has plunged the monarchy into a major scandal – with his relationship with an alleged Chinese spy tarnishing the reputation of the entire Royal Family. A source, however, said that, despite his frustration with the Duke of York, Charles has …
Read More »Letter from Westminster – Farmers, post offices and storms in Romsey
The Post Office narrative around main branch closures remains very muddled, and there were a lot of very straightforward questions from colleagues that none of the many Post Office representatives present could answer. They clearly wanted us to leave with a view that this was not about branch closures, but …
Read More »Wanted star Max George facing open heart surgery and Christmas in hospital
Max George, a member of The Wanted, has shared that he may need to undergo open heart surgery following his recent hospitalisation. He had previously hinted at the possibility of spending Christmas in hospital due to potential heart issues. Max’s mother, Barbara, provided some insight into the situation, stating: “Max …
Read More »Woman shares ‘magic’ sleep hack that helps people nod off in minutes
A woman has shared a ‘magic’ sleep hack on TikTok that is reportedly helping people fall asleep in just minutes. Struggling with insomnia or difficulty falling asleep can be a frustrating and exhausting experience, which can impact daily life. The NHS advises that occasional poor sleep shouldn’t typically cause too …
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