Villagers don’t want to see their beloved postman Helen Miller lose her ‘walk’ after nearly 20 years ‘invaluable’ service. Residents have signed a petition in a bid to keep her on the same patch. Phil Lewis said: “To lose Helen, would, in our opinion, be beyond disastrous for our community. …
Read More »A visit to the Sherlock Holmes museum
At 221B Baker Street is a museum devoted to that most famous of amateur detectives, Sherlock Holmes. Actually, there isn’t, but bear with me. Today there is a 221 Baker Street, but when the novels were written, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wisely chose a non-existent address, 221 Baker Street — …
Read More »DOMINIC SANDBROOK: The Royal Shakespeare Company should be ashamed of its woke campaign
More than 30 years after my first visit to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, I can still recall my awe as the last words died away in the darkness. The occasion was a school trip to see Romeo And Juliet, and I can’t pretend I understood every word. But …
Read More »Government green-light for gigafactory plans
A MASSIVE electric vehicle battery plant at Coventry Airport is a national priority says the leader of Warwick District Council (WDC) after the Government cleared plans for the controversial project. WDC welcomed the Government’s decision to not ‘call-in’ plans for the £2.5billion so-called gigafactory at Baginton airport, which is set …
Read More »‘Wads of cash seized by cops as notes sent in post to fraudsters’ in West Bromwich
Two people have been arrested after thousands of pounds was recovered by cops in West Bromwich. The police officers posted a warning online urging people not to send cash or cards through the post. It comes after thousands of pounds was recovered by West Midlands Police in partnership with Royal …
Read More »Millions of first and second class stamps to be axed under huge Royal Mail shake up
Households have until January 31 to use up any existing stamps with the Queen’s head and ‘1st’ or ‘second class’ wording – including seasonal ones such as Christmas editions ( Image: Getty) Households have until January 31 to use up any stamps they may already have – including seasonal ones …
Read More »Two new businesses move into Belfast’s Vantage office development
Two new businesses will move into one of Belfast’s newest city centre office spaces, it can be revealed. onsultancy firm Faithful+Gould will take a full floor at the new Vantage building on Great Victoria Street, which has been developed by MRP, a company linked to Co Tyrone construction giant McAleer …
Read More »Residents of ‘world’s most romantic village’ are gearing up for Valentine’s Day
Loved-up residents of Lover, Wiltshire – dubbed the ‘most romantic village’ in the world – are set to once again celebrate Valentine’s Day in a special, and above all romantic, way Jill and Fred Stark The village of Lover, Wiltshire, sounds like a pretty loved-up place to live no matter …
Read More »Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Royal Mail (LON:RMG)
Royal Mail (LON:RMG)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a report released on Tuesday, Digital Look reports. Several other research firms have also weighed in on RMG. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a GBX 429 ($5.80) target price on shares …
Read More »Royal Mail urges people to get rid of old stamps before huge barcode change
Royal Mail are changing to way we use stamps as unique barcodes will help enhance security of postal services. The postal service is adding unique barcodes to stamps with the traditional ones set to phased out within a year. Royal Mail is urging customers to find and use-up any non-barcoded …
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