Selling a British institution to a foreign billionaire is a big deal. In the case of Royal Mail, that deal is not yet done, but the company’s board has agreed to the move in principle. The 508-year-old postal service, which employs around 150,000 people, has been valued at £5 billion …
Read More »Clarion housing association apologises after it bungled fire safety inspection letters
Clarion is the fourth largest registered housing provider in the London Borough of Camden. Photo: Fitzrovia News. Clarion housing association has issued an apology after it made multiple errors in notifying tenants of a fire safety inspection and has been unable to explain how and why the mistakes occurred. The …
Read More »Family supports Lady Gabriella Windsor at start of Royal Ascot
The bereaved member of the monarchy was hugged by Zara Tindall during a day at Royal Ascot after she joined the King and Queen’s traditional carriage procession. Lady Gabriella, the King’s second cousin, looked relaxed as she travelled along the course past stands packed with racegoers in a carriage with …
Read More »Postal voting in the 2024 general election
With a deadline to apply for a postal vote of 5pm, Wednesday 19 June, we take a look at how postal voting works, how to apply and why some are suggesting it should be restricted. Since February 2001, it has been possible for anyone in Great Britain to apply for …
Read More »Royal Mail takeover has benefits but poses risk to those reliant on UK’s national postal service
Selling a British institution to a foreign billionaire is a big deal. In the case of Royal Mail, that deal is not yet done, but the company’s board has agreed to the move in principle. The 508-year-old postal service, which employs around 150,000 people, has been valued at £5 billion …
Read More »Prince Harry Balmoral Update June 2024
King Charles is about to embark on his annual summer holiday to Balmoral, and—as you’ve probably guessed based on the tense vibes—Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will not be joining. Wait, This Is Wild… The Daily Mail‘s royal expert Rebecca English reports that while His Majesty wants to get to …
Read More »M&S shoppers snap up ‘flattering’ and ‘comfortable’ blazer that looks ‘more expensive than it is’
Marks and Spencer shoppers are loving a blazer that’s the perfect addition to your everyday edit, and especially for this season’s awkward weather. Both practical and stylish, it’s a great versatile piece that can easily be dressed up or down. The popular Jersey Slim Single Breasted Blazer, retailing at £59, …
Read More »Consultation launched on traffic restrictions introduced around county primary school
Shropshire Council is bringing in restrictions on parents driving to Woodside Primary School in Oswestry – one of six schools subject to the restrictions across the county. They include Market Drayton Junior School, Gobowen Primary, Mereside School, Coleham Primary School, and Whitchurch Junior School. Under the Woodside changes, which launched …
Read More »Four wanted over cash machine attack that left victim in hospital
A man had to be taken to hospital to be treated for an eye injury after he was attacked at a cash machine in South Bristol. The man, in his 40s, was at the cash machine at the Post Office in East Street, Bedminster, when he was assaulted. Police have …
Read More »Royal Ascot racegoers hoping to see King and Queen
Charles and Camilla are likely to join the punters at the Berkshire course and cement their position as champions of racing, just like Queen Elizabeth II. The King and his wife took on the late Queen’s thoroughbreds and have entered a string of horses over the next five days. Queen …
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