Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the health service on Wednesday, Mr Javid said both major political parties privately believe the NHS is “unsustainable” in its current form and will increasingly be unable to cope with surging levels of demand, despite record levels of funding. Writing in The Times, Mr …
Read More »The UK’s worst areas for dog attacks on postal workers | UK News
There were nearly 2,000 dog attacks on posties last year (Picture: Rex) An affluent area in the garden of England has been revealed as the worst place for postal workers being bitten by dogs. New figures show the number of reported incidents has increased by 14% in a year. There …
Read More »Tunbridge Wells named most dangerous place for dog attacks on Royal Mail postal workers
A Kent town has been revealed as the most dangerous area in the country for dog attacks on postal workers. There were almost 2,000 incidents across the UK last year – five per day – with 65 posties in Tunbridge Wells being set upon by out of control pets between …
Read More »How George VI was the only royal to COMPETE at Wimbledon
Watched by his loving wife, England’s tennis hero carried the hopes of the nation at Wimbledon. But back in 1926, the future King George VI’s attempt to put on a royal display on the tennis court ended in disaster. Partnering up with his former equerry, Wing-Commander Louis Greig, the then …
Read More »Councillor takes aim at MP over Patcham planning battle – Brighton and Hove News
A Conservative councillor has accused the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion of not giving equal support to the different communities in her constituency. Councillor Anne Meadows, who represents Patcham and Hollingbury, spoke out after Caroline Lucas gave her support to residents fighting plans to redevelop a derelict site in Beaconsfield …
Read More »RIAT 2023: Final schedule confirmed for RAF Fairford event
The annual three-day event at RAF Fairford, just under an hour from Oxford, will start on Friday, July 14, and thousands will flock to the airbase to see over 250 aircraft take part in either the flying or static displays. This week the finishing touches were added to this year’s event, with …
Read More »Norfolk man fitted tracking device to postal worker’s vehicle
Keith Deacon, 71, used the device to check where she was going and would occasionally turn up at locations where she was. Norwich Crown Court heard that he developed a “fixation” with the post office worker during the coronavirus pandemic. Royal Mail delivery vans (Image: PA) Matthew Sorel-Cameron, prosecuting, said Deacon …
Read More »Dog attack ‘epidemic’ must stop says postal workers union
Postal workers have urged the government to tackle the dog violence “epidemic” they say is a major safety risk. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), the union for postal workers, wants the government to “toughen up” and improve police enforcement as well as court penalties. The union went on to describe …
Read More »Communication Workers Union stalls “rule 13” industrial action in Shropshire against revisions
Royal Mail workers in Shropshire, England have voted for local industrial action against revisions that have hiked up workloads and led to systematic failures of the USO. But a postal worker has told the World Socialist Web Site that the Communication Workers Union CWU is stalling their action. Members of …
Read More »Tourist trips to the wreckage WILL continue despite Titanic submarine implosion
Jessica Sanders, president of Royal Mail Ship Titanic, Inc., knew one of the victims – pilot Paul-Henri Nargeolet. He believed the trip shouldn’t be ‘just for a handful of people’ Tourism to the Titanic wreck will resume despite the Titan submarine tragedy Tourism to the Titanic wreck will resume despite …
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