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For all its festive feelgood factor, there’s no getting away from the fact that Christmas is the most expensive time of the year. Sorting out presents for the kids, finding a funny gift for the work Secret Santa and buying Uncle Bill his annual comedy tie can add a fair …

Latest posts by Charles Thomson (see all) UNHAPPY Basildon workers who voted for Brexit have likely made things worse for themselves instead of better, according to a report written by economic experts. The document, to be discussed by councillors tomorrow night, says Basildon is currently ranked as one of the …

The quote from the Buddhist leader comes after it was revealed the couple considered him for a role in their royal wedding. The motivational message read: “I believe that at every level of society – familial, tribal, national and international – the key to a happier and most successful world …

(Reuters) – European shares steadied after early declines on Wednesday, as technology shares helped offset losses in luxury goods, while many investors remained on the sidelines ahead of an expected reduction in U.S. borrowing costs by the Federal Reserve. The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the …

Whether you like it or not, Christmas is less than 100 days away and although Santa’s sleigh and last-minute present shopping may be a distant thought for most of us, getting a job for the season might be something you want to secure now. If you fancy helping make sure …

THE grandson of a postman wrongly implicated in the Great Train Robbery has told of his relief that another person has now been identified as the shadowy figure known as “the Ulsterman”. Mark McKenna said the descendants of Patrick McKenna never believed claims the unassuming Royal Mail worker could have …

FILCHING letters from a post box is one thing. But thieves have taken things to a new level by taking the complete box from Tenbury. The post box and its contents were taken from a post in a rural area on the outskirts of the town. Now to rub salt …

Notes/Observations -UK CPI headline and core miss forecasts -European Commission President Juncker says risk of a no-deal is palpable, as Barnier tells the UK to stop spending time pretending to negotiate -European Indices trading cautiously ahead of today’s FOMC rate meeting where rates are expected to be cut by 25bps …

Bolton is one of the first places to receive a Royal Mail parcel post box. They form past of the 48 boxes across Greater Manchester. Royal Mail is converting the 1,400 existing meter boxes to give them a wider aperture and a secure design. This allows the boxes accept parcels …

Parish councillors feel they are being fobbed off by Royal Mail bosses after their only village post box was removed with no answer to if or when it might be replaced. Ewerby parish council has even written to the mail company’s chief executive expressing villagers’ frustration – with no effect. …