His joyful portrait of Queen Elizabeth, beaming at the camera and wearing bright pink lipstick, superimposed against the Union Flag, became one of the defining images of our much-missed monarch. Photographer Rankin is, however, deeply saddened by the furore over the picture of the Princess of Wales and her three …
Read More »NEWS | Royal Mail confirms that the price of First Class and Second Class stamps will increase from 2nd April 2024
From 2 April 2024, the price of First Class stamps will increase by 10p to £1.35 and the price of Second Class stamps will increase by 10p to 85p. Royal Mail has sought to keep price increases as low as possible in the face of increasing cost pressures and wage …
Read More »Police investigate serious collision in hospital multi-story carpark
It was reported by police that a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on the first floor of the car park within the hospital grounds. The multi-story has been sealed off and a cordon was put in place. Thames Valley Police said: “We are now on the scene of a serious collision …
Read More »Zero-emission mandates met with skepticism and lack of trust, survey reveals
Over half of fleet managers do not believe governments will follow through with planned zero-emissions mandates, according to The Telematics Survey 2024 (TS24). The survey showed that, despite two-thirds of global fleets currently operating PHEV, BEV or FCEV vehicles, switching to zero-emission fleets is still presenting a challenge. The frequency …
Read More »Bridlington: Man’s death was as a result of ‘medical episode’
A man has died after detectives launched an investigation into how a 67-year-old man sustained injuries on the corner of Princess Street in Bridlington on Saturday 10th February. Detective Chief Inspector Alli Sweeting said: “Since we received the report, detectives have been conducting numerous enquiries to establish how the man …
Read More »Royal Mail’s parcel business scales up to meet demand
How are the company’s new superhubs changing its operations? Kevin Rozario finds out Royal Mail’s largest automated parcel facility launched in July 2023 and is said to be transforming the way the company does business. The so-called superhub is near Daventry, UK and was an essential build because of continually …
Read More »Post Office scandal victims to see convictions overturned
A post office sign hangs above a shop in Belgravia, in London, Britain Jan 7, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] Special legislation is to be passed by the United Kingdom government to quash the convictions of hundreds of former employees of the national postal delivery service, the Royal Mail, who were innocent …
Read More »Court asked to dissolve Move Forward Party over campaigning to amend royal insult law
The decision came after the court’s ruling that found the party and its former leader Pita Limjaroenrat guilty for campaigning to amend the royal insult law. The Election Commission meeting on Tuesday agrees to ask the Constitutional Court to dissolve the Move Forward Party. The decision came after the court’s …
Read More »‘I don’t think we should blame the Princess at all’: Royal expert warns Palace aides advising Kate and William over photoshop fiasco are ‘not up to the job’ in latest episode of YouTube talk show The Reaction
An eminent Royal Historian has condemned palace aides advising the Prince and Princess of Wales in the aftermath of the embarrassment caused by their Mother’s Day photograph. Tom Bower told The Reaction the private secretaries, who give the monarchy strategic guidance on preventing a crisis, are all ‘Yes men’ failing …
Read More »A free hot drink and breakfast roll from MINI, available for ‘early bird’ GBFE visitors
‘Early bird’ visitors to the upcoming Great British Fleet Event will be able to get their hands on a free hot drink and breakfast, courtesy of MINI. The offer is valid for the first 200 visitors arriving to GBFE before 9.15am It’s only just over a month until the doors …
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