Falling Hemlines and Rising Inflation

Mary Quant, the designer credited with creating the look of England’s Swinging ‘60s, died on April 13 at age 93. Quant defined the fashion of the era, popularizing hotpants, knee-high socks, berets, and, most famously, was credited with inventing the miniskirt.  But others have suggested that while Quant—or the others …

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Newport motorist banned for using mobile in Bridgwater

Harry Thomas Cullen, 22, was spotted using his handheld mobile phone behind the wheel of his car on the A38 Bristol Road on Nay 4 last year, Cullen, of Lily Way, Rogerstone, Newport, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared at Bath Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (April 20). He …

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Public sector retains access to Postcode Address File

Image source: GOV.UK, Open Government Licence v3.0 A new five-year contract providing public sector access to the Royal Mail Postcode Address File (PAF) for public bodies in England, Wales and Scotland has been agreed to run until 31 March 2028. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the …

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