[ad_1] Ashville Aggregates has acquired a Class 153 single-car diesel multiple unit from Porterbrook that it wants to convert into a waiting room at its railhead at West Drayton (west London). The unit, former London Midland 153334, is currently at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, near Stratford-upon-Avon. Owner Daniel Ashville-Louisy said the ‘153’ had…
[ad_1] By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 03:44 EDT, 23 July 2024 Labour will ‘call in’ the £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail by a billionaire dubbed the Czech Sphinx, the Business Secretary said yesterday. Jonathan Reynolds said he has no objection in principle to the postal service having an overseas owner but added that the deal…
[ad_1] The business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has said he is confident that the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast will continue to build ships for the Royal Navy, despite ruling out government support for the struggling company. Harland & Wolff is part of a consortium on a £1.6bn contract to build three naval fleet solid…
[ad_1] In your article (Royal Academy removes Gaza-inspired works after Jewish group flags concerns, 18 July), the Royal Academy states: “We recognise that an exhibition for young people and artwork by young people is not an appropriate environment for volatile public discourse.” Really? Then what is its purpose, if any?Simon Lauris Hudson Pontefract, West Yorkshire Melvyn Ellis (Letters,…
[ad_1] Royal Mail’s decision to end its involvement with rail from October 10 (see Network News, pages 10-11) seems inevitable. Most of us might have been forgiven for thinking that it fizzled out a long time ago. Discussing how to keep the remaining 3% of Royal Mail’s total business on the railway is unlikely to…
[ad_1] GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS 23 July, 2024 | by Angela Beevers Fandom shop House of Spells has opened a new store at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. The store is one of the largest of its kind in the North West for cult TV and film enthusiasts. House of Spells previously operated a shop with Pride…
[ad_1] Currently, there are about 2,800 Thai students in Egypt. H.E. Mr. Russ Jalichandra, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, together with representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo, met with the representatives of the Thai Students’ Association in Cairo Under The Royal Patronage to hear about the roles and activities of the Association, at…
[ad_1] A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed in March 2023 that they had been instructed to evict Frogmore Cottage, their home in the UK. And Harry had a blunt retort Harry issued an ultimatum to his father following the Frogmore eviction notice ( Image: Getty Images) Prince Harry issued a blunt question…
[ad_1] Mobile payments and messaging technology provider Fonix Mobile reported a strong full-year financial performance in a trading update on Monday. The AIM-traded company said it exceeded market expectations, with an 18.5% increase in gross profit to £17.9m, compared to £15.1m in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA also saw an 18.1% rise, amounting to £13.7m,…
[ad_1] Xander Schauffele says he will only get better as the season continues At shot across his rivals’ bow, it comes after he wins second major of the season But the humble 30-year-old believes there’s still plenty of room for improvement By Dominic King Published: 17:31 EDT, 22 July 2024 | Updated: 17:55 EDT, 22…