The coin in question is a 50 pence piece commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Health Service. It was minted in 1998, with the seller commenting that there are ‘very few available’ of its kind. The coin was designed by David Cornell, who is most famous for his Diana …
Read More »Hazeley Enterprise Park redevelopment progress update
The Hazeley Enterprise Park, at Northfields Farm, is transforming into a hub for businesses, with the demolition of the former Royal Mail distribution centre and several workshops. This work is set to be completed by mid-November. The Hazeley Group has reported that interest in the development is strong, with many …
Read More »Eight firms hiring staff over Christmas including Aldi, Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Argos and Royal Mail
Christmas is the busiest time of year for shops and many companies are taking on new staff to help cope with customer demand. Among the firms offering seasonal jobs are Amazon, Argos, Poundland, Marks and Spencer and Royal Mail, as well as supermarkets Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. The roles on …
Read More »Meghan Markle’s major royal protocol breach during engagement announcement to Prince Harry
Royal women typically adhere to traditional fashion rules regarding their hosiery, often opting for stockings even on warmer days, but Meghan Markle broke from strict Royal protocol during her engagement announcement. The special event took place at Kensington Palace’s Sunken Gardens, featuring a photo call on November 27, 2017. Meghan …
Read More »Fundraising ‘legend’, 90, honoured after decades of volunteering for Hearing Dogs charity — The Hull Story
By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor A Hull man who has raised £200,000 for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People over more than 30 years has been honoured with a special award. Dave Thompson, 90, had been nominated for a long service award having been a dedicated fundraiser for the charity since 1992. …
Read More »most read retail technology articles from last week — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Tesco sets sights on Ocado by offering its store pick technology to international grocery businesses Transcend Retail Solutions, a Tesco subsidiary led by its Strategy Director Oliver Vogt, is providing the UK supermarket giant’s software and hardware to international grocers, leveraging its vast experience in this space to enable them …
Read More »Princess Anne’s secret sex bomb phase! How the royal experimented with Barbarella style in the ’70s – and was even on the cover of Vogue
Voluminous waves and large curls that framed her face was the hairstyle Princess Anne chose in 1971 during a visit to Tehran. The style echoed Jane Fonda’s hair in Barbarella – a science-fiction comedy that was released just a few years before. Anne, who was 21 at the time, made quite …
Read More »Post box near Somerset village to be removed, Royal Mail confirms | The Somerset Leveller
A POST box in the Somerset countryside is set to be removed. The Livermore Partnership, on behalf of Royal Mail Group, has notified Somerset Council it intends to remove the box at Charlynch Road/Mill Farm Hill, in Spaxton, near Bridgwater. “The location is on publicly-owned land and does not fall …
Read More »Warrington resident selling ‘very rare’ Sherlock Holmes 50p for £4,500
The coin in question is a 50 pence piece commemorating the 160th birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his most famed literary creation – Sherlock Holmes. It was minted in 2019, with the seller commenting that the coin is a ‘true gem’. They said: “Add the 2019 Sherlock Holmes …
Read More »Chelsy Davy’s romance with Prince Harry was sparked in Cape Town – with her brother and friend in tow! As she turns 39 today, a look back at the ex-royal girlfriend who did not have ‘throne syndrome’
She was Prince Harry’s girlfriend for seven years – and the one he said was ‘different’ from all the others. Chelsy Davy, who turns 39 today, recently welcomed her second child with her husband, Eton-educated hotelier Sam Cutmore-Scott. She announced the birth of her daughter by launching a new jewellery range – the …
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