Royal Mail

There’s something disturbing about the UK Government wishing to hang a portrait of the King in every Scottish school and nursery. No matter your views are about the Royal Family, it feels like an order from a ­dictatorship such as North Korea rather than a country like the UK. We …

SIR – The expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) to all London boroughs is imminent. The Tories have alleged that Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, made “false” and “dishonest” claims to the London Assembly over the scheme’s consultation. Furthermore, his office funded scientists who published studies on Ulez’s …

James Ward-Prowse scored his first West Ham goal as they beat Brighton 3-1 at the Amex Stadium to go top of the table. Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio were also on target in a dominant Hammers performance as they picked up their first-ever Premier League win against the Seagulls. Ward-Prowse …

Transport for London (TfL) is celebrating the culture and contributions of the Windrush generation with a special bus wrap. The vibrantly designed bus by artist Baraka Carberry will form part of the transport body’s parade at Notting Hill Carnival this weekend, themed to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the arrival …

Ms Carberry was also one of the five artists of Caribbean heritage who created the Windrush 75 stamps for Royal Mail. Source link

A dispersal order has been put in place in Southend following concerns due to a number car cruising and meet events this weekend. Police brought in the order on Friday (August 25) after the force received reports about the large car meet which has been planned at the seafront area …

Paul Hollywood denies US actress Blake Lively one of his famous handshakes in a new advert for her line of sparkling cocktails. The Great British Bake Off judge gives his “professional opinion” of the beverages after being surprised at his home by the Hollywood star. Lively presents him with a …

The study, conducted by caravan insurance experts, InsureMy, analysed Instagram hashtags to establish the most famous destinations and attractions in Britain. With over 4.9 million posts on Instagram, Cumbria’s #lakedistrict has captured the hearts of tourists with its breathtaking lakes and mountainous scenery. In second place is the London Eye, …

Millions of people have benefitted from the Government’s Cost of Living payments when it was introduced last year. Now many can also expect a Cost of Living payment in Autumn of a further £300 payment. On the Gov.uk site, eligible households may receive up to five payments if they are …

Mill End is an interesting part of Three Rivers, on the outskirts of Rickmansworth and often passed though on the way to the M25: but it has a story of its own, and readers and local people will remember some of it. Why it was called Mill End isn’t clear, …