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A former tabloid journalist who survived a brutal acid attack has been selected to contest Paisley for the Scottish Conservatives at May’s Holyrood election. Russell Findlay spent more than 25 years working for national newspapers including the Sunday Mail, sister title of the Paisley Daily Express. And the 48-year-old said: …

Post has been delayed in Hatfield, Welham Green, Brookmans Park and Essendon.  The Royal Mail has said it’s “very sorry” that “resourcing issues” at its Hatfield Delivery Office have caused the delays.  This will likely affect deliveries in parts of AL9 and AL10 areas this week, and into next week. Royal …

S now showers and freezing fog are set to sweep the UK in the coming days, with severe weather warnings covering most of the nation. Wintry conditions will be brought on by a “bank of rain” in the early hours with snow on the way later on Thursday, Met Office …

A Hindu postal worker has won £200,000 over religious discrimination after a Christian colleague mistook him for a Muslim in a row over prayer rooms.  Mathan Shunmugaraja set up work-related meetings in a row one of his Christian colleagues, Adam Day, used to pray in. Angered by the move, Mr …

Schools were warned yesterday they risk facing inspections if their online lessons are not up to scratch. Gavin Williamson said they had a legal obligation to give ‘high-quality remote education’ to pupils stuck at home. And he advised parents to complain about poor provision and go to Ofsted if still unsatisfied. …

The UK has recorded its highest number of COVID-related deaths since 21 April, and the highest daily increase in cases. The government figures reported on Wednesday afternoon showed another 1,041 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus. This is the 10th time since the pandemic …

The Royal Mail’s first stamp issue of 2021 is a celebration of the United Kingdom’s national parks and one features the stunning Lake District landscape. They mark 70 years since the first national parks were founded and the set captures 10 impressive images showing some of Britain’s most popular and …

image copyrightPA Media The UK has reported a further 1,041 people have died with coronavirus, the highest daily death toll since April. It came as 62,322 new cases were recorded, the highest daily rise since mass testing began, and as MPs supported England’s lockdown. Health Secretary Matt Hancock earlier said …

Towards the end of 2020, the double-edged sword of Covid-19 and Brexit pierced the armour of both An Post and the Royal Mail. They saw unprecedented levels of demand and a lack of clarity on changes from what was then a still uncertain trade deal between the EU and UK. …

A village postman has compared the last 10 months to the run up to Christmas trying to keep up with the demand caused by Covid-19. While most people can only dream of having Christmas every day, this is the reality faced by Welsh postie Nathan Thompson and his fellow postal …