Hundreds of patients have rated their experience at the Royal Stoke University Hospital highly, according to a latest survey. A total of 444 adults who were inpatients at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospital in November 2023 completed the questionnaire. They rated their overall experience with University Hospitals of …
Read More »Royal Mail Unveils Ambitious Plan for 300+ Eco-Friendly Upgrades to Slash Carbon Emissions
Royal Mail has unveiled ambitious plans to roll out over 300 green upgrades across its estate, targeting heating, lighting, and water systems as part of its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2040. Among the enhancements, Royal Mail is introducing its first-ever gas-free heating system alongside other energy-saving measures. …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Stock Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average of $207.00
Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG – Get Free Report) shares crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 207 ($2.77) and traded as low as GBX 196.90 ($2.64). Royal Mail shares last traded at GBX 207 ($2.77), with a …
Read More »Delivery lockers are everywhere. But there’s a battle brewing
John Tregoning, a university worker, is one of a growing number of people suffering from what is being dubbed “parcel anxiety”. We’ve all been there: you order your shopping online, knowing that the chances are that your parcel will be delivered to your house when you’re out and the driver …
Read More »When Queen Camilla smoked, she had silver cigarette boxes in every room – and you won’t believe how pampered King Charles’ shoe laces are: Royal expert BRIAN HOEY reveals the extent of the royals’ life of luxury
Nobody outside the Royal Household really knows the luxurious extent of the lifestyle of the family at its heart. Outwardly, they give the impression of being frugal and parsimonious – which they often are, even though Princess Anne prefers to call it, ‘good old-fashioned Hanoverian Housekeeping’. But this frugality does not apply …
Read More »Remember When: A young Gyles Brandreth visited Maidenhead library – Photo 1 of 1
1974: Television star and future MP Gyles Brandreth paid a visit to Maidenhead’s library to speak to excited school children about his new book of party games (main picture). Gyles, then artistic director of Oxford Theatre Festival, decided to try out some of his games on children from four junior …
Read More »Nine major DWP and money changes coming into force in October – from energy price cap to first-class stamps
Nine financial and regulatory changes that will affect Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants have been announced, set to impact UK households from October 2024. Among these changes is the opening of the Winter Fuel Payment phone lines as well as Labour’s first Budget. The changes will span a …
Read More »DHL Express announces price increase
DHL Express has announced price adjustments today that will take effect on January 1, 2025. The average increase in Hong Kong and Macau will be 4.9%. “We are committed to delivering stable and dependable services globally despite the ongoing impact of geopolitical dynamics and supply chain disruptions on the logistics …
Read More »Royal Mint’s 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation revealed
The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more than 70 variations of the 50p coin have been minted, including several rare designs which could be worth a lot more than 50p. The famous Kew …
Read More »Engineers called out to ‘drenched’ Stoke-on-Trent road
Engineers have been called out to dealing with flooding on a city road. A pool of water has formed on Bemersley Road between Ball Green and Bemersley Green. However it’s not just that one section of flooding on the route, a longer stretch running south from the Tongue Lane is …
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