Simon Lilley was crowned Bowls Maker of the Year 2023 by Bowls England for his selfless work with the Royal Mail Cart Bowls Club which was started by his great-grandfather 99 years ago. The club’s secretary has helped to put on Bowls’ Big Weekend events for the past two years …
Read More »Royal Mail workers launch 48-hour strike over pay
Picket lines have been mounted outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices after workers launched a 48-hour strike in a worsening dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between the two sides were held on Thursday but …
Read More »Living It Up In Liverpool
A COUPLE won £30,000 each in People’s Postcode Lottery – after dreaming about the number three. Excited Jo, and husband Steve, started thinking about what their winnings could be. And they were left stunned when Royal Mail worker Jo’s prediction of a ‘three’ figuring in the amount came true. Jo, …
Read More »Red flag sign when driving could be symptom of ‘silent killer’
Dementia, a term that encompasses a range of symptoms associated with brain decline, is believed to impact close to a million individuals across the UK. The early stages of dementia may present with memory lapses and alterations in personality. Yet, due to its prevalence in those over 65, these signs …
Read More »Round-up of strikes and potential industrial action affecting the UK
Workers at Royal Mail, BT and journalists on some newspapers were on strike on Wednesday amid continuing industrial action across the country over pay, jobs and conditions. Strikes or ballots for industrial action are being announced virtually every day as workers across the country join the growing campaign for pay …
Read More »Refusing mandatory National Service won’t lead to prison, home secretary says after Tory policy launch
Nobody would go to jail for refusing to comply with National Service under a Conservative government, the home secretary has said. In the Conservatives’ first policy announcement of the general election campaign, Rishi Sunak said on Saturday he would introduce a new form of mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds if …
Read More »Prince Andrew is seen riding his horse at Windsor – after King Charles revealed plans to cancel royal events that could ‘distract’ from the general election
Prince Andrew was spotted on a horse ride around the Windsor Castle estate, a day after his elder brother, King Charles III, announced he will postpone engagements ‘which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign’. The Duke of York, 64, looked contemplative as he rode around the …
Read More »Is the Post Office open on Spring Bank Holiday Monday? | UK News
The bank holiday could cause some disruption if you’re looking to send something in the post (Picture: Dinendra Haria/REX/Shutterstock) We may not be having three bank holidays this May following the King’s coronation last year, but we’ve still got one more bank holiday weekend to look forward to this month. …
Read More »British ISA Plans in Limbo Following Sunak’s Election Call
The government’s flagship City reform initiatives, including the rollout of the British ISA and the Pisces private market, face uncertainty following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to hold an early election in July. Over the past two years, ministers have pursued significant changes to City policy, but consultations on these …
Read More »Lancashire’s postcode lottery in healthcare claims life after couple’s move from Surrey | Manchester Evening News
Wayne Parrott and his wife Catherine, looking forward to their retirement, dreamed of returning to their roots in the north west. With Catherine’s family up in Lancashire, the couple made the decision to relocate from Surrey to Goosnargh. However, within just a few months, they were hit by a devastating …
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