Classic stamps are being replaced by ones with barcodes, with the “grace period” for using older stamps set to end on July 31, 2023 – meaning you don’t have long left to use them up Royal Mail is getting rid of older stamps in favour for ones with barcodes ( …
Read More »Scottish islands ‘fought to survive pandemic, will we survive the ferry crisis?’
Iain MacRury ferries: Headline TBC (Image: Peter Kelty) Iain MacRury is the managing director of South Uist-based Salar Smokehouse LTD, and runs Charlie’s Bistro on Benbecula alongside his wife, Emma. With a unique dual perspective on two very different businesses, he has told The Herald that there’s no escaping from …
Read More »Ward and Furey’s live Q&A: Browbeating by the Communication Workers Union to impose a betrayal
The online meeting held Thursday evening by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) with its membership at Royal Mail was nothing more than a browbeating exercise by union leaders Dave Ward and Andy Furey, trying to force members to accept their surrender terms to end the bitter year-long dispute. It was …
Read More »Princess of Wales wows Royal Ascot crowds in striking red dress
Kate was cheered by racegoers whey they spotted her on the big screen taking part in the traditional royal carriage procession with the Prince of Wales. The future King and Queen were making their first appearance of the week at the famous Berkshire meet, where high fashion rubs shoulders with …
Read More »Revisiting the enigmatic Titanic and a series of unfortunate events – News
The ship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 has etched a permanent place in popular culture and continues to generate curiosity This 2004 photo shows the remains of a coat and boots in the mud on the sea bed near the Titanic’s stern. (Institute for Exploration, Center for …
Read More »SHARE OF THE WEEK: Moonpig set to reveal its full-year results
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Moonpig set to reveal its full-year results just three months dropping out of FTSE 250 index with analysts anticipating rise in profits By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 16:50 EDT, 23 June 2023 | Updated: 16:50 EDT, 23 June 2023 Moonpig will reveal its …
Read More »Royal Ascot: Kimpton trainer Ralph Beckett in Hunt Cup success
Flat racing expert Ralph Beckett, who has a horse training facility at Kimpton Down, saw stablemates Jimi Hendrix and Sonny Liston complete an astonishing first and second place, respectively, during the race on Wednesday, June 21. A maximum field of 30 went to post for what was as always a …
Read More »Yousaf launches 10-year plan to see food sector thrive on Brexit anniversary
The First Minister launched the strategy at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh on Friday with an “initial” £5 million investment from the Scottish Government, while industry will contribute a further £1 million. It aims to provide a 25% increase in turnover for the food and drink sector by 2028. …
Read More »Kate triumphant after Frankie Dettori’s win at Royal Ascot
Kate, who had wowed racegoers with a striking red dress, celebrated and clapped from the royal box after the aptly named Sandringham Stakes was won by Coppice, ridden by popular jockey Frankie Dettori. The King and Queen, who have taken on the late Queen’s stable of racehorses, notched up their …
Read More »Highway set to reopen less than two weeks after deadly collapse in Philadelphia
Workers were putting the finishing touches on an interim six-lane roadway that will serve motorists during construction of a permanent bridge. Crews worked around the clock and were poised to finish ahead of schedule. The interstate was scheduled to reopen at noon, according to the governor’s office. The elevated section …
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