Dutch growers destroy millions of unsold Mother’s Day tulips, roses and chrysanthemums due to drop in sales amid coronavirus outbreak By Lizzie Deane For The Daily Mail Published: 22:02, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 22:02, 20 March 2020 The arrival of tulips became the latest seasonal tradition to be scrapped …
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Share Tweet Share Share Share Print Email In an attempt to offer expert address accuracy and management insight to companies of varying sizes and budgets, global intelligence solutions provider Melissa has released its “World Encyclopedia of Address Formats.” A comprehensive guide to international mailing, the publication is available through the company’s website …
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Talking newspapers provide a vital source of news for many in the county and the West Shropshire Talking Newspaper (WSTN) has revealed that it has changed recording practice to make sure it still gets out to its listeners during the coronavirus crisis. The volunteers producing the weekly 90-minute programme said …
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UK Royal Mail workers oppose union citing coronavirus to justify strike vote sellout By Thomas Scripps 21 March 2020 The Communication Workers Union (CWU) decision to ignore an overwhelming strike vote by its membership and instead offer workers up as “an additional emergency service” during the COVID-19 pandemic has …
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A pharmacist and her partner have been forced to cancel their wedding three days before it was meant to take place due to coronavirus fears. Melissa Twydle-Sharpe, 48, and James Hardwick, 45, who live near Peterborough, were set to marry on Saturday (March 21) after 13 months of planning their …
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Coronavirus might have messed up your Mother’s Day plans this weekend, but it doesn’t need to stop you sending Mother’s Day flowers through the post. According to Royal Mail, Public Health England (PHE) has advised that people receiving parcels are not at risk of contracting the coronavirus. “From experience with …
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British Airways’ pre-order and home-delivery services remain open for business. Tourvest Retail Services, which runs the duty free business on board British Airways and the carrier’s home-delivery and pre-order platforms, is the latest company to encourage online purchases during this traumatic period for the aviation and DF&TR sectors. As revealed …
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Though London’s transit system was still packed on Friday and the city is still awaiting a shutdown, the royal family has already taken unprecedented precautions against the novel coronavirus. On Thursday, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived at Windsor Castle where they will self-isolate, and the queen released a statement …
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The Duchess of Sussex ‘didn’t understand she would have to work hard’ and believed she could ‘drive around in a golden coach’ when she joined the royal family, according to Princess Margaret’s closest confidante Lady Anne Glenconner. Lady Glenconner, 87, told The Guardian that she believed Meghan Markle, 38, didn’t realise that …
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It would be fair to say Celtic Women FC’s season had got off to an absolute flyer this year. The standout result was the last gasp winner to defeat Glasgow City by two goals to one, in the league opener, with an injury time winner from Captain Kelly Clark. The …
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