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Read More »‘Sophisticated’ e-mail scam prompts police warning – The Royal Gazette
Created: Oct 28, 2025 05:09 PM (Updated: Oct 28, 2025 10:50 PM) A fraudulent e-mail claiming to come from an entity called “SynergyBda Project” is being circulated by scammers trying to break into e-mail accounts. Police warned that the “sophisticated” scam contained links enabling criminals to access accounts and send …
Read More »LA Dodgers’ fans furious as Harry and Meghan get royal treatment at World Series over local legends
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left Dodgers fans far from impressed after being handed the best seats in the house for a front-row date night at Game 4 of the World Series. The superstar couple, now seemingly deeply ingrained in LA life, were decked out in Dodgers merch for the …
Read More »The Quality Group deploys Locus Robotics supply chain bots to support ESN and More Nutrition brands — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS Robotics was a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards. VoCoVo, Everseen, Sensei, Gander, Iceland, Olio, Trust Retail, East of England Co-op, Lekkerland SE, Poq, Mamas & Papas, Varner, Sitoo, and Zebra Technologies were among our winners this year. We received a record number …
Read More »Royal Mail teams with UPP to roll-out parcel locker services in a first for student accommodation — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Royal Mail now has almost 24,000 locations where customers can drop off and collect parcels, including 2,200 lockers, almost 8,000 Royal Mail Shop outlets, 11,500 Post Office branches, 1,200 Royal Mail Customer Service Points and 1,200 parcel postboxes. Customers can also drop off parcels small enough to fit in a …
Read More »Acorn’s secret to success with a small portfolio
“If a business can make a box of popcorn for 12p and sell it for £7.50, I want to own it,” says John McClure, co-manager of the Acorn Income Fund (AIF), an IC Top 100 Fund. He bought Cineworld Group (CINE) shares to the tune of 4.1 per cent of …
Read More »Parcelforce van gets stuck on Rochdale canal near Chadderton
The Parcelforce Worldwide van was spotted by walkers on Saturday, October 25. It had run into trouble near lock 62, near Middleton and Chadderton. Images submitted to The Oldham Times, and others circulating on social media, show the van on the narrow path with the two left-hand side wheels hanging …
Read More »The Halifax and Lloyds Bank branches set to close in Essex next month
In a significant blow to the high street, another 24 bank branches are set to close across the country next month. This latest wave of closures will see Lloyds Bank, along with other high-street banking giants, shuttering branches from Bristol to Sheffield, according to the Express. Barclays, NatWest, Halifax, Santander …
Read More »Big Brother’s Zelah’s girlfriend addresses romance rumours and ‘flirty banter’
Zelah’s girlfriend Francesca Ridella has been forced to defend her relationship once again after fans raised their concerns over the Big Brother star’s flirtatious behaviour Big Brother’s Sam and Zelah’s relationship has been questioned by fans(Image: ITV) Big Brother contestant Zelah’s partner has spoken out regarding fresh speculation about potential …
Read More »Prince Andrew hosted Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Royal Lodge
Both Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were at Royal Lodge for Princess Beatrice’s 18th birthday Prince Andrew is said to have hosted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at Royal Lodge (Image: Toby Melville/PA Wire) Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein were all hosted at Royal Lodge by …
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