Monday, 16 October 2023 07:41 From today all mail will be delivered to and dispatched from the Island via ferry. The Post Office says this will result in some changes for existing UK services. Special Delivery will now become a two day service, with standard mail being delivered in minimum …
Read More »What the papers say – October 15
The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent On Sunday and the Sunday Times say Israel’s Prime Minister Ben Netanyahu is preparing “an assault” on Hamas from the land, sea and air. The front page of tomorrow’s Sunday Telegraph: ‘Israel set to hit Hamas from ‘land, sea and air’#TomorrowsPapersToday Sign up for the …
Read More »Vaonis Vespera Smart Telescope review: A fascinating way to bring the night sky to life – Gareth Butterfield
I’m a big fan of anything that makes science accessible. Biology and meteorology are my favourite sciences, but I’ve always been fascinated by physics and astronomy. And by fascinated I mean I want to learn more about them, but I doubt I ever will. Having said that, the product I’ve …
Read More »D-Day veterans encouraged to register for 80th anniversary commemorations
The Ministry of Defence said former soldiers will be “at the heart” of official events in France and the UK next June 6. On that day in 1944, tens of thousands of British troops landed at Gold Beach and Sword Beach in a bid to free Europe from Nazi occupation. …
Read More »Anger at Royal Mail as Somerset coastal village sees ‘sporadic’ postal service
Villagers in a Somerset coastal village say they have been left without a functioning postal service – with some only getting mail once every three weeks. People living in Kilve say getting their letters has become ‘a nightmare’ after their usual postie went off sick at the end of September. …
Read More »Nespresso and Royal Mail Partner to Boost Aluminium Pod Recycling
Nespresso and Royal Mail have forged a new partnership to boost collection rates of the aluminium pods used to house Nespresso products, which 42% of Nespresso consumers have told the brand they find confusing to recycle. Customers will, from today (16 October), be able to arrange a free doorstop collection …
Read More »New boss for controversial John Lewis private rental …
A new director of property has been named by the John Lewis Partnership, to lead its controversial Build To Rent initiative. Martin Gafsen will take up the post on November 13; he was property and facilities director for the Royal Mail Group for 16 years, with responsibilities for …
Read More »‘He is a ghost’ – Mohamed Salah security guard lifts lid on protecting Liverpool superstar and incredible generosity
Mohamed Salah’s personal security guard has opened up on the difficulties he faces protecting one of the biggest names in football. Salah is not only idolised by Liverpool supporters, but is an iconic figure back in his home country of Egypt due to performances on the pitch and generosity off …
Read More »Young Reporter Hugo: Live Megan McInnes Simon Langton Girls School
Carner spared no expense, with a huge statement light piece to mimic the sun creating ecclesiastical visuals, furthering the atmospheric beauty of his most emotionally charged songs. Such scenery additionally enticed the audience when harsh red lighting made statements during ‘Blood On My Nikes’. The singer invited ex Camden Youth …
Read More »Threat of an Asian hornet invasion is real UK warned
Asian hornets, which have a mostly black abdomen and characteristic yellow legs, were first spotted in the UK in September 2016 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. There have been a total of 74 confirmed sightings of Asian hornets since 2016 with 51 of those coming in 2023. This figure includes a total of 69 nests, …
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