Fire crews on the scene (Image: Submitted) Firefighters responded to a blaze at a residential garage yesterday evening. Four engines were seen in Southdown Road, Seaford, at around 6.45pm on Saturday (August 13). Crews in breathing apparatus tackled the fire using hose reels well into the evening. The Argus: The …
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Read More »Build grassroots power as union leaders hold back strikes
Features A year-long wave of strikes has been curtailed by shoddy deals and sell-outs. But, says Charlie Kimber, that makes the coming Workers’ Summit even more important Downloading PDF. Please wait… Sunday 13 August 2023 Issue 2868 Camden traffic wardens are one of the groups still on strike and fighting …
Read More »Dad who flew to Hungary to collect passport after ‘postal delay’ fuming after given book of stamps as compensation
A dad who flew to Hungary to collect a passport after a ‘postal delay’ is fuming after he was offered eight stamps in compensation. Attila Cseke, 50, cancelled his daughter Liah’s passport when it hadn’t arrived ten days after his son Mate’s – even though they were posted on the …
Read More »Kate Winslet’s nostalgic overcoat from ‘Titanic’ goes for auction
Kate Winslet’s coat expected to fetch a good sum Titanic sank, but Kate Winslet’s coat was saved, which she wore in the hit film’s climax. Now, the apparel is going up for auction, albeit online – it is expected to attract hot sums, contrary to the freezing sea where it …
Read More »Dad offered eight stamps as compensation for ‘costly postal delay’ | UK News
Attila Cseke was shocked at being offered a book of stamps as compensation for his daughter’s passport delay (Picture: Attila Cseke/SWNS) A dad who flew to Hungary to collect a passport because of ‘postal delays’ has criticised Royal Mail for offering him a book of stamps as compensation. Atilla Cseke, …
Read More »I went to swim in the Mersey and it wasn’t as bad as you might think
Every weekend, dozens of swimmers descend on Wirral’s beaches for early morning swims along the coastline of the peninsula. Those who have been swimming in Wirral’s waterways for years say they have seen the water quality in the river improve in recent times, pointing to wildlife found in the river, …
Read More »Leading UK COVID scientist dies in cycling accident near Italy’s Lake Garda
A leading member of the government’s health science team has died after falling in a cycling accident near Lake Garda in Italy. Susannah Boddie, 27, was killed while cycling downhill in the mountains above Toscolano Maderno at around 10am on Friday morning. She was on holiday with her partner at …
Read More »Okehampton post falling behind schedule
One Okehampton resident, who worked for Royal Mail for many years (now retired), stated the delay was happening as a result of a reduction in service rounds. The resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “Town rounds in Okehampton were recently reduced by four — they’re now down …
Read More »Six Wirral postal workers ‘fired’ after ‘cup of tea’ in pub
This follows the controversial suspension of 11 postal workers at the Prenton Delivery Office over a dispute reportedly involving postal workers having cups of tea and coffee at two pubs on the Wirral while on their break. The suspensions have led to widespread disruption of postal services since July across …
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