GPs have been told they need to monitor patients given Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for side effects for at least 15 minutes after injection – in a move which could scupper Government plans to inoculate a million Brits a week by next year. Britain’s medical watchdog issued the new advice to …
Read More »Feeling ‘defeated’ by virus, now young cabbie runs scenic tours
Joe Young with his black cab A TAXI driver has started running Christmas tours around the capital after the coronavirus pandemic devastated his trade. Joe Young, who grew up and lives on the Maiden Lane estate, York Way, is taking groups of friends, couples and tourists on sightseeing trips while …
Read More »Former UK Postman Who Won Lottery Gifts Luxury Hampers to Frontline Workers
Former postmen who had won lottery in 2015 is back to work to spread Christmas cheer among frontline workers The year 2020 with all its unfortunate events has also shown us a brighter side of humanity. And one such example comes from the United Kingdom where a former Royal Mail …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges people to stock up on common household item before January price hike
Martin Lewis has urged Brits to stock up on stamps to beat January price hikes. The price of a first class stamp is rising by 9p from January, from 76p to 85p, while a second class stamp is going up by 1p, from 65p to 66p. Martin said: “Stock up …
Read More »Kent contractor calls in administrators
A Kent-based contractor has fallen into administration. The £16m-turnover Coombs (Canterbury) Limited called in joint administrators Thomas D’Arcy and Christopher Latos of White Maund Insolvency Practitioners on 30 November 2020. According to its website, Coombs worked across the commercial, education, healthcare, heritage, housebuilding and leisure sectors. Its list of clients …
Read More »Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward attend Twickenham royal engagement
Hat’s the way to do it! Sophie Wessex wraps up warm in a white winter coat and a VERY striking burgundy headpiece to honour Corps of Army Music Sophie Wessex, 55, looked chic as she arrived at Kneller Hall, Twickenham, today Royal wrapped up warm in white coat and smiled …
Read More »Historic triangular design for Isle of Man stamps | Granada
The Isle of Man Post Office has made postal history by issuing the first ever triangular stamps by any postal administration in Britain. The new stamps celebrate the Chinese New Year with a set of four stamps designed by Manx illustrator and artist Jay Cover. 2021 marks the year of …
Read More »Man killed in Burford crash between lorry, van and 4×4
The three-vehicle collision took place at 7.40am yesterday on the A361 between Burford and Lechlade, near the hamlet of Signet. Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Oxford Fire and Rescue Service all attended. The driver of the van, a man in his 20s, died at the scene. Another man, in …
Read More »Prince Charles offers royals fans a look inside The Morning Room at Clarence House
The Prince of Wales offers royals fans a look inside the The Morning Room at Clarence House in a photo released to mark his meeting with the UAE Crown Prince today. Prince Charles, 72, who donned a navy suit and light blue tie, put safety first as he posed for a socially distanced …
Read More »Beware of Christmas postal delivery scam
POLICE around the country are warning of a delivery scam in the run up to Christmas. Fraudsters have been sending emails out of the blue claiming to be from the post company DPD. They are using several subject lines to get people onto the email, including: *’We tried to deliver …
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