The naming of Chinese businessman Yang Tengbo as a “spy” working on behalf Beijing by anti-China hawks in Britain’s ruling elite has exacerbated the crisis facing the Labour government’s geopolitical strategy. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer came to power criticising the previous Conservative government’s policies on China as “inconsistent”. Labour would …
Read More »Cheltenham teenager arrested after mutilated fox remains found
A teenager has been arrested after mutilated fox remains were found on a residential road. Police were called to Springbank Road in Cheltenham on 11 December after a member of the public discovered the dead animal. A 17-year-old boy, from Cheltenham, was arrested on Saturday 21 December on suspicion of …
Read More »International railroading in 2024: End of steam in China, advances in technology among highlights
New Siemens Mireo Plus H hydrogen powered units entered service in the Berlin area in mid-December. One of the units is shown during a demonstration run at Berlin Charlottenburg in September 2024. Keith Fender International railroad news in 2024 saw the end of commercial steam operation in China and a …
Read More »Gloucester: Man arrested on suspicion of rape after CCTV appeal
A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape following a police appeal for information. Gloucestershire Police said the 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with a rape in Gloucester on Saturday. Following an appeal for information where the police shared a CCTV image, the suspect was identified. “We’d like …
Read More »Big thank you to driver of Royal Mail van – I'll never forget you | Basingstoke Gazette
A very big thank you to the unknown driver of the Royal Mail van, reg. number KT70 JUH in Chineham (near Business Park, I think) on Friday, … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail responds to claims of 10-day waits for Christmas post across Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay
Royal Mail says it is working to clear a busy Kent delivery office by Christmas Eve amid complaints of postal delays across one district. Residents in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay have reported receiving letters and parcels up to 10 days late in the run-up to the festive season. Royal …
Read More »Royal Mail issues in Yate area in Christmas build-up | Gazette Series
ROYAL Mail have been blasted by the MP for 'badly letting down' the Yate community this Christmas. NHS appointment letters, Christmas cards and … Source link
Read More »MP Gideon Amos renews vow to keep fighting for new Wellington Post Office
Mr Amos made the pledge during a pre-Christmas visit to the Royal Mail's Taunton sorting office on Friday (December 20). He toured the Chip Lane … Source link
Read More »All the 2024 Royal Christmas Cards (Plus 2 Guest Stars)
Princess Madeleine posted a rare picture of her three children—Princess Leonore, 10, Prince Nicolas, 9, and Princess Adrienne, 6—posing in front of a stunning Christmas tree. They’re accompanied by their grandmother, Queen Silvia, and their cousins, Princess Estelle, 12, Prince Oscar, 8, Prince Alexander, 8, Prince Gabriel, 7, and Prince …
Read More »County Durham homes to be given fake TVs to prevent festive thefts
Some County Durham homes are to be given fake TVs in a bid to crack down on incidents of festive theft. As part of a Durham Constabulary Winter Nights 2024 operation hundreds of householders will be given free crime prevention equipment and security devices, including fake TVs, UV pens, light …
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