Copyright: FCA Italy (FCA Group) Peugeot’s ongoing long-term partnership with the British postal delivery service Royal Mail continues to go from strength to strength with a deal to supply 2,100 electric vans, including over 1,000 British-built E-Partners. The vans, which are now hitting the streets, are the first of Royal …
Read More »Ulverston: businesses and properties flooded after heavy rain
Up to 15 properties flooded after heavier-than-expected rainfall and debris accumulation early Monday morning (October 28). There was flooding on streets including Watery Lane, King Street and Springfield Road The Mill, on Mill Street, announced it would be closed for at least one day while the staff dried out the pub and …
Read More »SHOW REVIEW: Parcel+Post Expo 2024
This year’s Parcel+Post Expo, held at the RAI Amsterdam on October 22-24, has been hailed a huge success by exhibitors and attendees alike. The event, which hosted more than 250 companies – over 40 of which were brand new to the expo – provided the ideal platform to showcase innovations …
Read More »The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham targeting a 138 tonne reduction in annual carbon emissions with rooftop solar system
The Brewery Quarter, a retail and leisure development in the heart of Cheltenham, has taken a significant step towards achieving its goal of net zero operation with the installation of a 509-panel rooftop solar+storage system across five of its buildings. In its first year, the system is expected to generate …
Read More »Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Couriers at a Royal Mail’s rapid delivery service have voted to strike, just as the mail group comes under pressure to repair labour relations in the lead up to a …
Read More »US deports batch of Indian nationals staying illegally in US — The Indian Panorama
Thousands of Indians enter the US illegally either from Canada or from Mexico. (Photo for representation only) WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has deported a batch of Indian nationals, who did not have proper legal papers and documentation to live in the country. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) …
Read More »Parents embark on two year Minecraft mission to create server encouraging good behaviour
WHEN one father was coaxed by his daughter into playing popular computer game Minecraft with her, he could scarcely imagine the journey he was about to go on. The pair – and his youngest daughter – began playing together on the addictive and immensely popular world-building game. But frustrated by …
Read More »Royal Mail to use digital tags to track containers and improve efficiency
Royal Mail is to begin using smart stickers to digitally track its containers as part of a scheme to improve efficiency and give insights into how to cut carbon by optimising vehicle use. It will see Royal Mail attach digital tags from tech firm Wiliot – small sticker-like tags which …
Read More »Royal Mail announces major change to how you track…
Royal Mail said the digital system will remove the need for the manual scanning of containers – (PA Wire) Royal Mail is changing the way you track your packages. The company will launch smart stickers to digitally track its containers as part of a scheme to improve efficiency and give …
Read More »Royal Mail to use digital tags to track containers and improve efficiency
Royal Mail is to begin using smart stickers to digitally track its containers as part of a scheme to improve efficiency and give insights into how to cut carbon by optimising vehicle use. It will see Royal Mail attach digital tags from tech firm Wiliot – small sticker-like tags which …
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