Pembrokeshire Coast National Park planners, at their March meeting, were recommended to back an application for the demolition of the sorting office in the conservation area, replacing it with a 19th century-style four-storey mixed development of 34 residential units and ground-level commercial properties. Instead, members deferred making a decision on the …
Read More »How to remove weeds: Three tried and tested methods to get rid of pesky plants
Weeds grow rapidly and are notoriously difficult to control because they don’t require optimal conditions to grow, unlike other plants. Though there is no easy way to prevent their growth, avid gardeners have unearthed a plethora of ways one can remove them quickly. Weed removal can be an arduous job …
Read More »Electric drones to help with Royal Mail deliveries in Orkney
A Skyports drone will be used to carry mail between islands in Orkney ELECTRIC drones are to be used by the Royal Mail as part of delivery services in Orkney. Skyports Drone Services have teamed up with the Royal Mail, Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority and Loganair to establish an …
Read More »Updated list of Essex areas affected by Royal Mail delays
An updated list on the Royal Mail website reveals that villages and towns which continue to experience mail disruption. Braintree town and CM6, CM7 and CM77 postcodes are on the list of affected areas. Colchester and Canvey Island are no longer on the list of areas experiencing delays. A spokesman from Royal …
Read More »New stamps issued to celebrate story of Robin Hood
The 10 stamps show key moments in the legend of the outlaw, such as robbing the rich, capturing the sheriff and marrying Maid Marian. Other characters depicted on the stamps include Friar Tuck, Little John and King Richard. The illustrations were created by concept artist Jon McCoy, who has worked …
Read More »New stamps issued to celebrate story of Robin Hood
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A set of new stamps is being issued celebrating the story of Robin Hood. The 10 stamps show key moments in the legend …
Read More »Prince Harry WILL attend King Charles’ Coronation but not Meghan Markle
Prince Harry will attend the King’s Coronation service in London next month alone – with Meghan Markle remaining in California with their children Archie and Lilibet. Buckingham Palace confirmed the dramatic news in a statement today, saying it was ‘pleased to confirm’ the Duke of Sussex will be at Westminster Abbey on May 6. …
Read More »Skyports drones to make daily Royal Mail deliveries in Orkney
A Skyports drone in flight (Credit: Skyports) Remote communities in some of the most northerly islands in the UK will receive their daily post via a novel new method in the near future – drone deliveries. Drone logistics firm Skyports Drone Services today (12 April) announced the …
Read More »The Manufacturer Magazine March/April 2023 issue is out now!
In this latest edition, we have an overview of the Make UK National Manufacturing Conference, where both sides of the political divide spoke of putting manufacturing at the heart economic of growth. Our podcast sponsors for the People & Skills Series, FANUC UK, is stabilising the bridge between industry and …
Read More »Skyports to run Orkney’s interisland drone delivery for Royal Mail
The delivery division of UK drone services and advanced air mobility infrastructure company Skyports has been selected to operate aerial distribution routes between Scotland’s Orkney islands for the national postal company, Royal Mail. Skyports Drone Services will be launching the Orkney I-Port drone delivery project for Royal Mail during an initial three-month trial period in the coming weeks and …
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