A sudden power cut has impacted a number of businesses on a trading estate in Stroud. Salmon Springs Trading Estate was hit by the power outage at 8am this morning, Friday. Western Power Distribution are working to repair the fault and estimate power will be restored by 7pm. James Horwood, …
Read More »Royal Mail suspends all Edinburgh and Lothians deliveries due to Storm Eowyn
Royal Mail are the latest company to halt their services during a red weather warning for Storm Eowyn which is causing havoc across the capital. The Met Office warned people across the central belt to avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary as there is a danger to life. With this in …
Read More »Storm Eowyn cancels DPD and Royal Mail deliveries in Greater Glasgow
DPD has suspended all deliveries across central Scotland due to the severe red weather warning. A statement read: “The Met Office has issued red and amber weather warnings for Friday, January 24 to Saturday, January 25, with strong winds of up to 90mph expected to cause dangerous conditions and substantial disruption. “A …
Read More »Royal Shakespeare Company reimagines Macbeth for video game users
Lili, which is currently in development and slated for release later this year, stars 2022 Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi as Lady Macbeth (Lili) in the story which mixes witchcraft, prophecy, and murder. The RSC have collaborated with US game studio and publisher Ink Stories to create the …
Read More »Next steps for plans to help give people more control over payments set out
Regulators have set out the next steps towards plans to help people take more control of their regular bills and reduce the risk of payments flying out of their accounts unexpectedly. The announcement from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) relates to plans to use technology …
Read More »London landmarks lit up in stunning surprise projection show
Last night, an unexpected projection show illuminated the renowned London Eye and County Hall, creating a breathtaking backdrop. The show used state-of-the-art mapping and hologauze technology to project a series of images honouring significant milestones in human evolution and innovation. Projected along London’s Southbank the show started off in the …
Read More »Australia Post sets peak record with 103 million parcels delivered
Australia Post delivered almost 103 million parcels between November 1 and December 31, 2024, up 3.1% on the same period in 2023 and setting a record for the postal operator. According to its latest quarterly Inside Australian Online Shopping Report, Australia Post delivered 2,800 parcels every minute in November and …
Read More »Newport Council leader coy on future plans for city regeneration
Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today Newport Council leader Dimitri Batrouni Newport’s council leader has described the city as “pro-business” but remains tight-lipped on his authority’s regeneration plans. Cllr …
Read More »Stourton logistics hub completed and ready to let
A new 55,00 sq ft logistics hub at Stourton has come to market, having been recently completed. ‘Baytree Leeds’ has been built on land next to the Freightliner container terminal, one of the busiest in the country, and Royal Mail’s Leeds Mail Centre. The three warehouse buildings have been built …
Read More »Britain’s ‘weather bomb’ explained: Scientists reveal the devastating system behind Storm Eowyn – and whether climate change is to blame
Britons are bracing for ‘exceptional’ hurricane-force winds as Storm Eowyn hits the country tomorrow. The Met Office has issued a rare red warning ahead of the storm, which is set to bring 100mph gales to large parts of the UK within hours. Now, scientists have warned that the storm is …
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