It’s a beautiful morning – the sun is peeking through the trees and there’s a light, pleasant breeze. If I hadn’t been out on my round, I may have missed this. I’ve already spoken with a handful of people this morning, as we passed on the street – their cheerfulness …
Read More »Sky’s new paranormal TV show filmed in St Albans set to air featuring Eastenders actor
A new season of Sky TV show has announced its return to screens with a promise to push the limits of paranormal TV. Nub TV has been filmed in the Trestle Theatre in St Albans and is set to feature numerous ghost stories. Viewers will have a chance to see …
Read More »Huge swathes of Highlands left exposed without firefighter cover
Huge gaps have been exposed in fire service cover in the Highlands. At times this year, a 200-mile stretch of northern coastline had no firefighters to respond to a call-out. Complex reasons for that include a shortage of crew and firm rule about a minimum number on fire tenders. Community …
Read More »Tim Farron presents Save Sedbergh Post Office to Parliament
SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron presented a petition with over a thousand signatures to stop Royal Mail from closing Sedbergh Delivery Office to Parliament. Currently, Sedbergh Post Office receives a third of its income from renting the delivery office out to Royal Mail. There are fears that moving the delivery office …
Read More »‘Budget decisions must not harm most vulnerable’, insists Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that decisions taken in the Autumn Budget must not harm the most vulnerable people. The First Minister raised her concerns ahead of chancellor Jeremy Hunt setting out the UK Government’s spending plans on November 17. Hunt will make the fiscal statement in the House of Commons …
Read More »Rodrigo Bentancur’s late double earns Tottenham thrilling victory over Leeds
A dramatic late double from Rodrigo Bentancur fired Tottenham to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Leeds to help them finish the first half of the Premier League season with a much-needed win. The visitors had gone ahead three times in London, but tasted defeat after Uruguayan midfielder Bentancur firstly levelled …
Read More »Queen’s service and duty praised at Festival of Remembrance
The Queen’s dedicated service and duty have been hailed at the annual Festival of Remembrance attended by the King and other members of the royal family. Charles and his siblings, the Princess Royal and Earl of Wessex, watched on as archive footage of their late mother was played at the …
Read More »Somerset village’s only shop and post office under threat
A Somerset village could be left without its post office and store due to its owner being unable to recruit staff. Owner of Blagdon Stores and Post Office Amar Dhillon has given notice to the Post Office of his intention to close the Post Office on the village’s High Street. …
Read More »Royal Mail plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Short Interest Down 44.7% in October
Royal Mail plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Rating) saw a large drop in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 5,200 shares, a drop of 44.7% from the October 15th total of 9,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 16,800 …
Read More »King to pay staff bonus of up to £600 to help with cost-of-living crisis
Royal staff will receive a bonus of up to £600 to help with the cost-of-living crisis. The Sun reported that the bonuses, to be paid on top of this month’s salary, will amount to tens of thousands of pounds. The King’s staff are to get bonus payments (Molly Darlington/PA) Buckingham …
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