DAVID H Rhodes’s (The Yorkshire Post, January 8) experience of delivering leaflets gave him a taste of the hazards faced by posties due to ankle-height letter boxes. The CWU has been campaigning about this and MP Vicky Ford brought the Low-Level Letter Boxes (Prohibition) Bill to Parliament in 2019. As …
Read More »Daniel Craig Hilariously Recalls “Train Wreck” Bond Press Conference
Following his recent departure in No Time To Die, Daniel Craig recalls the disastrous 2005 announcement event that revealed he would play James Bond. Following his recent departure in No Time To Die, Daniel Craig recalls the disastrous 2005 announcement event that revealed he would play James Bond. Craig’s first …
Read More »New York Philharmonic to get its 1st woman music director soon
One of the oldest musical institutions in the United States, the New York Philharmonic has been one of the “Big Five” orchestras since its foundation back in 1842, but in that nearly two centuries of its life span, has not yet had a woman music director. That might be about …
Read More »Prince Charles displays largest exhibit of his paintings
At the largest exhibition of his watercolours to date, painting enthusiast Prince Charles has described the restorative benefits of art, saying it “transports me to another dimension.” The heir to the British throne went on to say that painting is “one of the most relaxing and therapeutic exercises I know,” …
Read More »Northern Ireland celebrities reveal clues that would help track them down as Royal Mail delivers letters with no addresses
A recent Royal Mail trend that has seen letters being correctly (and astonishingly) delivered to recipients using just their descriptions in the absence of an address, has left many wondering; “How would I be described if a letter were to reach me this way?” o, at the Belfast Telegraph we …
Read More »Sheringham postmaster retires after 27 years
Published: 11:00 AM January 12, 2022 The man who has served as Sheringham’s postmaster for 27 years has retired. David Starling, 88, took over the role in 1994 after Royal Mail had closed the main post office in the town. Starlings, a family-run toyshop and newsagents, then took over running …
Read More »Inside Birmingham’s spooky hidden underground postal city closed to the public
On the surface Birmingham has a lot to offer – but have you ever wondered what lies beneath? Most shopping in the city centre will be unaware a haunting 400m tunnel runs below their feet. Specifically, if they’re standing inside or near The Mailbox – now a shop, bar and …
Read More »Gene Simmons Congratulates Mick Jagger And Keith Richards On Their Royal Mail Stamp
KISS bassist Gene Simmons shared a post to reflect his feelings and ideas about the news after Reuters revealed that The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were honored with their own royal stamps on Twitter. As a British international postal service, Royal Mail has drawn significant attention thanks …
Read More »Wimbledon town hall leaders fume as residents hit by Royal Mail postal delays – South London News
By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter Residents are missing out important medical and bank documents because they say there are delays in getting Royal Mail post delivered. Some Merton residents have reportedly not received any mail for weeks at a time. The leader of Merton Council, Councillor Mark Allison, said …
Read More »Rock band Paramore back in studio to record sixth album
Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams. Image Credit: AP US rock band Paramore is officially gearing up for a new album years after their last release. Frontwoman Hayley Williams told Rolling Stone in an interview released on January 11 that she was nervous to get back into the studio with members …
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