London is a city where tradition meets innovation, where cobblestone streets are juxtaposed with modern skyscrapers, and where culinary delights abound at every corner. Among a myriad of cafes and patisseries in Kensington, one stands out—not just for its ambiance or quirky items on sale, but for a particular treat …
Read More »Karen Robinson, from Hexham, has been a Royal Mail postwoman for nearly a decade and said she was ‘overwhelmed’ to be nominated. Here’s how readers reacted to the news. Samantha Herbertson said: “Karen is such a lovely amazing person she deserves it.” Joan Lamb said: “Well done Karen. So well deserved. …
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LONDON, Aug 10 — King Charles called for mutual respect and understanding after racist riots that targeted Muslims and migrants in Britain, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Friday, marking the first intervention by the monarch since the unrest began last week. The king thanked police and emergency services for …
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What’s it like to own a castle in England? This week we talk to Peter Frost-Pennington, husband of the owner of Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, England. He shares the history and attractions of the castle. The castle is located in the Lake District National Park and is known for its …
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By Linn’s Staff A new stamp scanner on Royal Mail’s free mobile phone app allows users to scan a stamp’s barcode to check if it is a known counterfeit, Great Britain’s Royal Mail announced July 30. “The stamp scanner has been designed to provide extra reassurance to customers who may …
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The late Princess Diana would have been ‘broken-hearted’ about Prince William and Prince Harry’s feud, according to a royal expert. Richard Kay, editor-at-large for the Daily Mail, told the Mail+’s weekly talk show that if Diana was still alive, the ‘tussle’ between her two sons would not exist. Tensions have been …
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A WOMAN has been left totally gobsmacked after a parcel she ordered from eBay arrived covered in stamps. The anonymous woman, named Meg, explained that she ordered something online, from eBay, and was left shocked at the packaging when it arrived. 2 A woman has revealed that she ordered some …
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After the mayhem, the search for bargains begins. There was an abrupt sell-off in global stock markets this week, sparked by fears of a US recession and the unwinding of bets on the Japanese currency, the yen. But, while volatility may continue, the audacious seem keen to scout out opportunities …
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A WOMAN has been left totally gobsmacked after a parcel she ordered from eBay arrived covered in stamps. The anonymous woman, named Meg, explained that she ordered something online, from eBay, and was left shocked at the packaging when it arrived. 2 A woman has revealed that she ordered some …
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Due to ongoing budgetary constraints at the university we have taken the difficult decision to pause our free Royal Mail tracked return service and our free postal loan service (also known as the Book Takeaway). These changes will come into effect after Friday 13 September 2024. These services were initially …
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