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With the increased infection rates across the UK and the new lockdown restrictions, early detection of the virus through rapid antigen testing is more crucial than ever before in controlling the spread of the virus to save lives. Multibrands International Ltd is now launching a new combined Panodyne Covid-19 & …

CUMBRIANS have been warned about an icy patch of road between Windermere and Ambleside which is reportedly causing cars to spin. A message to the Cumbria Road Watch Twitter page, sent in by a member of the public, said: “There is an horrific patch of ice on the corner at …

A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued across parts of Sussex this weekend. The yellow Met Office alert covers parts of the county north of, and including, Haywards Heath and will be in place from 3am to 8pm tomorrow. “A band of heavy snow may bring disruption as it …

A ROYAL Mail employee stole £6,000 worth of items over a period of six months while working in Kendal, a court heard. Court documents reveal that Laura Whalley, 38, stole more than 8,000 postal packets between December 30, 2019 and June 18, 2020. The documents state that Ms Whalley committed …

Whitehall sources last night vowed that all over-50s could be vaccinated by the end of March as figures show that more than three million people have already received the Covid jab. The Government is preparing to more than double the pace of the vaccine roll-out next week, with vaccines for …

A set of new stamps is being issued to celebrate the UK’s achievements in areas such as sport and technology. Royal Mail said the four stamps explore some of the ways in which this country leads the way, including creative excellence and a strong sense of community spirit. A set …

POSTAL workers say they should be considered for priority Covid-19 vaccines to help keep the service afloat. The calls come amid a Royal Mail delivery backlog due to coronavirus-related absences, which has seen Highbury and Upper Holloway among the worst-affected areas in the country. A spokesperson for the Communications Workers …

VILLAGERS have been left dismayed after an award-winning postie who has served Kingseat for more than three years was removed from his round. As the Press reported just last month, the community had been celebrating after Alan Petrie won the notonthehighstreet ‘Thank You Postie’ campaign thanks to their nominations. Just …

… other key workers, essential freight and Royal Mail, while also operating our Island Rescue service for rapid-off island transfer of stretcher patients," … Source link

Look what’s blooming early! Royal Horticultural Society garden puts on an impressive show of colour… and it’s open to visit if you live nearby  Royal Horticultural Society’s garden at Wisley, Surrey, still offers plenty to see  It’s open for those lucky enough to live within a short distance  ‘There are …