Cllr Brian George Castle, who was one of three ward councillors for the Muscliff and Strouden Park area, has died. BCP Council said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Councillor Brian Castle. We would ask that the privacy of his family is respected at this …
Read More »Catdi Printing Expands Operations with New Partnership and Washington, DC Kiosk
Last Updated on: 16th August 2024, 06:39 am Catdi Printing, a leading provider of commercial printing services based in Houston, Texas, is delighted to announce a significant expansion of its multi-state printing capabilities. This expansion is made possible through a new strategic partnership with a top national wholesale printer, granting …
Read More »Amazon one of six selected for drone trials by UK Civil Aviation Authority
Six projects have been given the green light by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to test drone use in deliveries, infrastructure inspections and by the emergency services. The aim of the trials is to help safely integrate drones flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of their operator in UK …
Read More »UK Police to trial drones for air support
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is set to lead a trial of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) in collaboration with the National Air Traffic Control Service (NATS) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The trial will explore the feasibility of using drones, capable of operating beyond the visual line of …
Read More »World-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 dazzles in Edinburgh – Conservative Post
This year is a Navy lead, so the Massed Pipes and Drums for the Navy Anchor during the show. Photographer: Mark Owens – UK MOD © Crown copyright 2024. MOD Crown Copyright News / Editorial Licence. An incredible 800 military personnel, dancers and musicians have been taking part in this …
Read More »DB and DC and the spectrum of scheme designs in between
By Mark Stansfield, Actuarial Consultant at Hymans Robertson This includes an annual pension and lump sum entitlement on retirement from DB, but members bear the investment risk on their benefits from DC. If DB and DC schemes are on opposite sides of the spectrum, CDC sits near …
Read More »Amazon to trial delivery drones that can autodetect when you’re not at home and hide parcels in places you’ll never look – NewsThump
After was given permission to test drone deliveries, it has announced a major breakthrough in developing drone technology which can detect when you’re not in. The new units are set to revolutionise deliveries by making customer interactions with drones indistinguishable from real delivery people, largely because you’ll never see them. …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Stock Passes Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $207.00
Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG – Get Free Report) passed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 207 ($2.64) and traded as low as GBX 196.90 ($2.51). Royal Mail shares last traded at GBX 207 ($2.64), with a volume …
Read More »St Wilfrid’s Sixth Form head praises ‘dedication’ of students
Students at the sixth form were all praised for their hard work and dedication throughout the academic year. Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Heidi Cass said: “We are proud of all of our students for their commitment and perseverance. Their achievements are a credit to their efforts and the support …
Read More »Wreck of Torpedoed WWI Troop Ship Discovered off Greece
A Greek diver and explorer has fulfilled a decades-long dream to find the wreck of a lost WWI troop transport, the SS Arcadian. The Arcadian was built in 1899 at the Vickers yard in Barrow-in-Furness, and she was originally christened Ortona. The ship served the Pacific Steam Navigation Company’s route …
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