Today, 10 October, is World Homeless Awareness Day. 1010OI is the fourth such audio walking tour I’ve covered in recent years. This time it’s the Simon Community and Outside In streetwear company who have partnered with audio-specialist Three’s Theatre Company to tell the story of people who have been homeless. …
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Bounded by epic mountain ranges, and boasting waterfalls, wildlife, and stunning lookouts, it’s easy to see why the Grampians has long been a favourite with bushwalkers and nature-lovers. These days, nature isn’t the only draw. Road-trippers who make the journey three hours north west of Melbourne will discover a budding …
Read More »Exhibitors praise IMHX 2019 | SHD Logistics News
Logistics and supply chain professionals headed to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in their thousands in September for four days of networking, free seminars, and state-of-the-art intralogistics solutions. IMHX, the UK’s largest and most comprehensive materials handling event , which took place between 24 – 27 September, attracted over 16,000 …
Read More »Prince Andrew news: How Andrew’s romance with Miss UK was scuppered | Royal | News
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson married in their romantic 1986 royal wedding. After welcoming Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, the Duke and Duchess of York separated in 1992, with divorce following in 1996.However, before his marriage, the Prince’s romantic associations were the subject of fevered speculation, as the nation wondered who the Queen’s …
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Now that’s a REAL gold card! Royal Mint unveils an £18,750 solid 18-carat payment card for account holders who ‘value luxury items that make a statement’ People wanting to get their hands on one need to pay £18,750 for a card They have been developed with Mastercard and Accomplish Financial …
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There is no denying the style influence of the ladies in the British royal family, particularly when it comes to their leading fashion favorites, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle. Indeed, despite their undeniable differences as far as their wardrobe choices, there is one thing that Kate and Meghan continue to …
Read More »The Crown’s Josh O’Connor recreates Prince Charles’s 1983 polo match
He is reprising his role as the heir to the throne in series four of the drama, recreating the royal couple’s 1983 tour of Australia. And Josh O’Connor was the spitting image of Prince Charles as he recreated the Royal’s 1983 polo match for The Crown’s fourth season in Spain …
Read More »Couriers strike against the Royal Mail run firm eCourier
Couriers strike against the Royal Mail run firm eCourier Couriers, employed by the Royal Mail run firm eCourier have walked out in a row over employment rights. Members of the independent workers union of Great Britain are staging a two day gig economy strike – demanding the London living wage …
Read More »Sajid Javid unveils plans for a new UK coin commemorating Mahatma Gandhi
Chancellor and ‘Master of the Mint’ Sajid Javid unveils plans for a new UK coin commemorating Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 90th anniversary of the campaigner’s final British visit Mahatma Gandhi, who championed Indian independence, visited the UK in 1931 Sajid Javid will announce his proposal at the GG2 Leadership Awards later today …
Read More »Royal Mail subsidiary couriers take strike action over working conditions to demand basic employment rights
NewsUK eCourier classifies its pushbike, motorbike and van couriers as independent contractors, denying benefits such as holiday and sick pay Thursday, 10th October 2019, 17:53 pm Updated Thursday, 10th October 2019, 17:54 pm Ecourier workers, who are a subsidiary of Royal Mail, are striking today (Photo: Ecourier) Workers at a …
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