28/10/22 – Broxtowe Borough Council residents with postal votes for the Broxtowe Borough Council – Greasley ward by-election on 10 November are being encouraged to return their completed voting pack as soon as possible to avoid it being caught up in planned Royal Mail strikes. Postal voting packs will …
Read More »Stewartry posties back on the picket line as pay row continues
Stewartry posties were back on the picket line this week. Staff based at the Royal Mail office in Castle Douglas went on strike on Tuesday. But there may be an end in sight to a dispute between the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Royal Mail. The two parties entered into …
Read More »Harry’s memoir revelations could leave the royal family reeling
The royal family will be bracing itself for revelations from the Duke of Sussex’s memoirs which could plunge the monarchy into crisis. Family With the King just weeks into his new role as head of state, his son Harry is likely to bring up their troubled relationship, airing potentially damaging …
Read More »Fans ruthlessly mock Emerson Royal after his embarrassing no-look pass goes out for a goal kick
‘Absolute garbage’: Fans ruthlessly mock Emerson Royal after his embarrassing no-look pass goes out for a goal kick during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League Spurs drew 1-1 with Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Wednesday Emerson Royal tried a no-look pass which ended up …
Read More »Great Harwood: Finch Bakery warn of delivery delays due to Royal Mail strikes
An East Lancashire bakery has warned customers of potential delivery delays due to Royal Mail strikes. Finch Bakery in Great Harwood says some of their orders this week may be delivered late – and future deliveries may also be impacted – as a result of industrial action. Owners Lauren Sinclair and Rachel Finch allege …
Read More »Leicester mum found ‘miracle’ angel outline in aubergine and keeps it in freezer for 14 years
A Leicester mum who found the perfect outline of an angel on an aubergine has revealed she’s kept it in the freezer for the past 14 years. Maya Rana said the “miracle” discovery is so good that she can’t bear to throw it away. The 54-year-old bus driver cut open …
Read More »Make-up artist saves hundreds buying second-hand products from eBay
Meet the professional make-up artist who shocks clients by buying second-hand makeup from eBay and Vinted – and thinks it’s saved her £200. Natalie James, 44, isn’t put off by buying pre-loved makeup – saving both money and the environment. The professional make-up artist, from south west London, always buys …
Read More »West Dunbartonshire: Victims urged to speak out on domestic abuse
Victims of gender-based violence in West Dunbartonshire are being encouraged to speak out after official figures found the area is home to one of the highest domestic abuse rates in Scotland. More than 68,000 instances of domestic abuse were reported in Scotland in 2020-21 – a rate of 119 per 10,000 …
Read More »Getir pilots grocery deliveries for Co-op in London
27 October 2022 Transport / Logistics Services Fast delivery company Getir has announced a deal with UK grocery and convenience chain Co-op to deliver its goods. Initially the two firms are to pilot deliveries across London at stores including Battersea, Earls Court, Seven Sisters, Balham, Tottenham and Bethnal Green. At the …
Read More »ScotRail to strike this weekend as passengers warned of ‘widespread disruption’
Railway staff in Scotland will go on strike this weekend after a union rejected ScotRail’s latest offer of pay. Members of the RMT working for the rail company will stage a 24-hour walkout on Saturday, October 29, as part of an ongoing row over pay and conditions. ScotRail had said …
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