A bugler who played at the proclamation of the King in Royal Hillsborough is helping to keep centuries of military tradition alive in the Co Down village. Andrew Carlisle, 47, is the bugler for the Hillsborough Fort Guard, a ceremonial troop of 20 warders which dates back to 1660, when …
Read More »The once-iconic Somerset theme park that is now eerily deserted
There was once a place in Somerset that was the life and soul of a good day out. But now, this once loved attraction has been left eerily deserted. The South West has had some much-loved adventure parks. But sadly, as has been the case with so many things, these …
Read More »Royal Mail workers strike leaves sex-starved brits without sex toys
Royal Mail workers strike Horny shoppers all over the UK did not receive their kinky toys for Christmas this year due to Royal Mail workers strike. Post offices all over the country are now flooded with mountains and mountains of dildos with nobody around to deliver them. Royal Mail workers …
Read More »Kate Middleton debuts £100 ‘Christmas present from Prince William’
The Princess of Wales debuted a £100 ‘Christmas present from Prince William’ for the Royal Family’s annual Christmas church service yesterday. The royal mother-of-three, 40, opted for a khaki ensemble as she arrived at St Mary Magdalene church on the Sandringham estate with her husband, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and …
Read More »‘Czech sphinx’ Royal Mail investor advised by ex-Labour star Chuka Umunna
A Czech energy tycoon that trade union leaders claim is plotting a takeover of Royal Mail is being advised by Chuka Umunna, The Telegraph can disclose. The former Labour leadership hopeful, who was a prominent critic of Royal Mail’s privatisation while a frontbench MP, has been hired by Vesa Equity, …
Read More »M5 Taunton: Central reservation damaged in Boxing Day crash
The central reservation on the M5 was damaged in a crash today (December 26) which caused delays to Boxing Day traffic travelling across Somerset and Devon. The crash, which happened at around 2.43pm between junctions 25 at Taunton and 26 at Wellington, was on the southbound carriageway and involved one …
Read More »Workers speak from the picket line during UK Royal Mail Christmas strikes
World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to striking postal workers involved in national walkouts on December 23/24. Matt, a postal worker of 20 years was on the picket line at Alder Hills Delivery Office, Bournemouth. Co-worker Neil has 25 years at Royal Mail. Strikers at Alder Hills delivery office Bournemouth, December …
Read More »UK Communication Workers Union sellout BT deal: A warning to Royal Mail workers
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) announced December 15 that the pay deal it agreed with BT Group was accepted by an 81 percent majority in the ballot covering BT and subsidiaries Openreach and EE. The privatised UK telecoms giant was hit by its first company-wide strike in 35 years after …
Read More »Young Muslims help hundreds across the UK over Christmas
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (Amya) has been trying to help people across the UK during the cost-of-living crisis by delivering free gift baskets to anyone spending the festive period alone or going through a tough time. Amya regional youth leader Muhammad Akbar said the initiative was aimed at doing …
Read More »Banks and government offices closed Monday, no mail delivery either due to holiday | Local News
(Undated)–Today (Monday) is a Federal and State holiday with government offices closed. Officials remind that when a holiday occurs on a Sunday, most banks and credit unions will be closed the following Monday. Since Christmas Day fell on a Sunday this year, most banks and credit unions are also closed …
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