Roker Beach welcomed the best triathletes from around the world as well as thousands of amateur participants over a weekend festival of swim, bike, run. Izzard took his chance, finishing eighth and rubbing shoulders with the likes of world champion Léo Bergère and Commonwealth silver medallist Hayden Wilde on the …
Read More »Enchanted Forest: Cost of running Perthshire light show soars by 30%, organisers said
Organisers of the Enchanted Forest light show in Highland Perthshire say the costs of running the event have increased by 30%. For the last 21 years, Faskally Woods has been transformed for the month long event in October, attracting visitors from across Scotland and the wider UK. Karen Bothwell is …
Read More »Moment police stumble on bear cooling off in California swimming pool
A bear was spotted cooling off in a swimming pool in California after residents spotted the animal roaming the streets. Police responded to calls about a large animal walking the hillsides of Burbank, near Los Angeles in California, on 28 July 2023. When officers turned up, the bear was cooling …
Read More »Shooting wounds 5 people in Michigan with 2 victims in critical condition, police say
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An early morning shooting Sunday in Michigan wounded five people, including two who were listed in critical condition, police said. Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 1 a.m., the Lansing Police Department said in a statement. The five victims who were transported to a …
Read More »Royal Mail warns old stamps must make the last collection on Monday July 31 to avoid charges
Royal Mail has warned that letters posted on Monday with an old-style stamp could incur an extra charge if they do not make final collection times. July 31 is the deadline to use stamps without barcodes. From Tuesday, letters posted without barcodes will be treated as having “insufficient postage”, meaning …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Invite to Balmoral, but Likely Won’t Go
Welcome to this week’s edition of Royalist, The Daily Beast’s newsletter for all things royal and Royal Family. Subscribe here to get it in your inbox every Sunday. Harry and Meghan are sort-of invited to Balmoral Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have an “open invitation” to visit King Charles and …
Read More »All lines re-opened following incident at Basingstoke railway
Thousands of homes in Basingstoke experiencing post delays Royal Mail confirms · Theatre group donates to Tadley charity in memory of member … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail warns from Monday you will be charged £1.10 if you use the wrong stamps
The Royal Mail has issued an urgent warning to all service users that if old stamps are used from tomorrow (Monday, July 31) then it’ll cost you £1.10. This is because the Royal Mail has added barcodes to its regular stamps, making its old ones out of date. The deadline …
Read More »Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Monks Park – Romford Recorder
Woman 'sick' of contacting Royal Mail after repeatedly finding postbox unlocked · Man suffers head and chest injuries after car overturns in … Source link
Read More »Patcham residents protest against Royal Mail development plan
The controversial new distribution site, which would be built on land in Patcham Court Farm in Vale Avenue, Brighton, would include new storage facilities and a vehicle maintenance facility. However, campaigners from Patcham Against Royal Mail have raised concerns that the development would put an aquifer used for Brighton’s drinking …
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