Ever found yourself ready to head out only to discover someone’s parked across your driveway? It’s a frustrating situation, but can you actually do anything about it? The answer depends on where you live. Unless there’s a specific bylaw in place, people blocking your driveway aren’t technically breaking the law. …
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Ferry travel between the Isle of Man and Lancashire has been further disrupted due to strong winds over the Irish Sea. The 08:45 BST sailing of the Manxman to Heysham and its 14:15 return were scrapped by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The vessel’s 19:45 journey to the …
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Thursday, 26 September 2024 09:55 Isle of Man Post Office says ferry cancellations will mean delays to off-Island mail. The Steam Packet company cancelled a series of Manxman crossings today and yesterday because of bad weather. The post office says no mail left the Island this morning, and parcels and …
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An ultra-rare coin has sold for £1,700 at auction. The coin – which is a super-rare 25p piece – was handed out in change by accident and is the exact same shape as the normal 20p, with less than 50 believed to be out there in circulation. The coin was …
Read More »62-year-old Diane Bath, who runs The Post Office in Broughton-in-Furness, told how a £1 coin that is estimated to be worth 600 times its face value was discovered in the till. The error by The Royal Mint meant the coi was created in brass, rather than the usual two-tone nickel. READ MORE: Mole digs …
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A NEWTOWNARDS man who attempted to import a ‘fearsome’ rifle used some of the worst mass shootings in the United States, has received a suspended prison sentence. Sixty six year-old William McMullan, who tried to import an AR 15 rifle into Northern Ireland along with other guns and weapon …
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This year I am raising funds for Equality Starts At Home (ESAH) which is a UK registered charity with a mission to change mindsets and make equality at home a reality for all. According to Oxfam, women and girls undertake more than three-quarters of unpaid care work in the world …
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I will be running my very first half marathon in October to raise money for the RNOH charity, who supported me through my life-saving spinal surgery. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is one of the top centres in the world for the treatment of many complex orthopaedic conditions, including acute …
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With the Hereward Sports Pinchbeck and District Summer Darts League season coming towards its end, the challenge for honours is starting to become clear. Division A leaders Lincoln Arms A look certain to take the title with a help of a 22-5 away win at Consti Club C. Jimmy Tenno …
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Ferry travel between the Isle of Man and Lancashire has been further disrupted due to strong winds over the Irish Sea. The 08:45 BST sailing of the Manxman to Heysham and its 14:15 return have been scrapped by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. It follows the cancellation of …
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