What’s not to like about this story from last week? A Devonian mayor has been banned from his local, all because he’s a Shetland pony. When the unofficial mayor of Cockington died, there was a campaign to elevate Patrick, a four-year-old pony, to replace him. Patrick, a therapy pony, is …
Read More »Scots might not get post until AFTER 6PM in huge Royal Mail shake-up
ROYAL Mail has proposed a shake-up of its parcel delivery service – in a move that could see post not arrive until as late as 7.30pm. The company wants to wait until later in the day to allow for more time for ‘next day’ packages. 1 Royal Mail proposed the …
Read More »Royal Mail customers warned ‘old style’ stamps will become unusable within months
Stamps that feature the Queen’s head are to be phased out by Royal Mail at the end of January 2023. The so-called “definitive” stamps will lead to an extra charge if you try to use them after the deadline. Going forward, the only stamps with the Queen’s profile will be …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) PT Lowered to GBX 222 at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Royal Mail (LON:RMG – Get Rating) had its price target reduced by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from GBX 240 ($2.94) to GBX 222 ($2.72) in a research report sent to investors on Thursday, MarketBeat reports. They currently have a sell rating on the stock. RMG has been the subject of several …
Read More »Thousands sign petition urging government to make fire and rehire illegal
Opposition towards the ‘ruthless’ practice of deliberately firing people to rehire them on worse contracts is gathering momentum. Fresh calls are being made for the government to put an end to brutal fire and rehire tactics, which can leave workers on lower pay and working longer hours. Since the …
Read More »Royal Mail stamps set to be unusable within months as warning issued to Brits
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps will be unusable within months – with the company rolling out a new barcode system. It’s said the change will make it safer and easier to send out letters. Birmingham Live reports that the change will mean people with traditional stamps have only a few …
Read More »Gillingham striker Joe Gbode misses Rochdale match with concussion after falling down the stairs at his home
Teenage striker Joe Gbode was missing on Saturday after falling down the stairs. While the rest of the Gillingham youth squad went to Spain last week, 17-year-old Gbode was needed for first team duties. Unfortunately a mishap at home meant he had to miss Saturday’s game. Young striker Joe Gbode …
Read More »Woman to run three marathons in a row in memory of father who died from brain cancer
A woman is preparing to run three marathons in a row after her father died from brain cancer. Lianne Jackson is attempting the feat in memory of her dad, Keith, who passed away just months after the family noticed something was wrong. Keith, 54, was on holiday in Portugal building …
Read More »Story of how Worcester runner Jenny Nesbitt overcame rare disease to compete in Commonwealth Games
This Sunday, distance runner Jenny Nesbitt from Worcester will compete in front of thousands of spectators at Alexander Stadium. However, it was only 10 years ago this month that the 27-year-old was hospitalised with a rare disease – and left unable to walk. Jenny has been selected to represent Team …
Read More »Royal Albert Hall trustees hawk their tickets to Last Night Of The Proms for up to £1,200
Royal Albert Hall trustees hawk their tickets to Last Night Of The Proms for up to £1,200 – two years after taxpayer bailed out struggling concert hall with £20m cash injection Almost a quarter of Royal Albert Hall’s 5,272 seats are owned by 330 members The RAH urges them to …
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