Sharples residents finally have a post box after going months without one. Neighbours were left upset in late 2021 when they realised the post box in Thornham Drive had gone. They said it went without warning, and it was well used. In February, Cllr Hilary Fairclough invited Royal Mail to meet with …
Read More »Woman raped in bushes by man she met at bus station
An image of a man wanted in connection with the incident in Gloucester on Friday night has been released by officers investigating the attack. Gloucestershire Police said a man had met the victim at a bus station before they walked to the Horton Road area, where he raped her and …
Read More »The Royal Mail strikes are when? Date of the UK postal strike and the nature of the disruption to mail
Ads In a pay dispute, Royal Mail employees overwhelmingly voted in favor of strikes as the unrest-filled summer continues. On a turnout of 77%, a total of 97.6 percent of voters in July—more than 115,000 workers—supported strikes. The union claimed that the outcome was unprecedented. The strike by Royal Mail …
Read More »Are post offices open on bank holiday Monday – will post be delivered?
Will you be getting your mail today? (Picture: Getty Images) It’s nearly time for the August bank holiday – a day for (most) people to enjoy a day off work. With the weather set to be warm and sunny it could provide a welcome opportunity for many to enjoy a …
Read More »Diana, Princess of Wales, a glamorous icon with enduring appeal
Diana, Princess of Wales is an iconic and contradictory figure who still fascinates decades after her death. She championed the disadvantaged, from those with Aids to the homeless, and was labelled “the People’s Princess” because of her common touch which could bridge social divides. But she also fought personal demons …
Read More »Rory McIlroy makes FedEx Cup history with stunning success
Rory McIlroy remarkably overturned a six-shot deficit in the final round of the Tour Championship to become the first player to win the FedEx Cup three times. McIlroy carded a closing 66 at East Lake to finish 21 under par, a shot ahead of Sungjae Im and Scottie Scheffler, who …
Read More »Jack Harlow ‘hungry’ and ‘focused’ ahead of MTV VMAs
Jack Harlow has said he is “hungry” and “focused” ahead of the MTV VMAs where he is vying for some of the top prizes. The Kentucky rapper, 24, was among the first on the red carpet outside the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey. He is also presenting the show, …
Read More »What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from beauty must-haves to DIY essentials. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and there are some fantastic buys from Sunday, August 28. Let’s take a look at some of the …
Read More »Funding shortfall puts brakes on Arrival’s electric bus factory | Business
Electric buses to be built at a new factory in Oxfordshire have been delayed by at least 18 months because their maker cannot raise more capital. Arrival, a trailblazer of Britain’s transition to zero-emission automotive manufacturing, was founded by Denis Sverdlov, 44, a Russian tycoon. It reversed on to the …
Read More »Support for striking workers declared by 600 Labour councillors | Labour
More than 600 Labour councillors have declared their full backing for all rail, postal, dock and other workers on picket lines, as the party comes under continuing pressure over its stance on strikes. Amid a wave of strikes over pay and increasing talk of coordinated industrial action this autumn, the …
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