Royal Navy cadets wrongly linked to Dartmouth crime

Police have confirmed, despite local rumours, criminal damage to a historic fountain at a Devon beauty spot did not involve Royal Navy cadets. Local residents were left “devastated” by the vandalism at the ornamental fountain. Dartmouth Police were called to reports of criminal damage to a fountain on Friday August …

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Royal Mail cuts up to 10,000 jobs as losses rise

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs by next August, blaming ongoing strike action and rising losses in business, reports the BBC. The postal company said it will begin informing workers of plans that include layoffs of up to 6,000 jobs. Apart from redundancies, companies reduce roles through …

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How to make cheap packed lunches

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, with winter around the corner and energy bills soaring, parents may be having to make tough decisions as food shortages and high costs hit school kitchens. According to recent research, 91% of the 99 school meal providers polled by Laca The School Food People across …

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Royal Mail revives speculation it could split up

Royal Mail revives speculation it could split up, saying ‘all options remain open’ including separation after huge loss By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 16:53 EDT, 14 October 2022 | Updated: 17:11 EDT, 14 October 2022 Royal Mail has unveiled plans to slash up to 10,000 jobs as it …

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Local enterprise partnership sources funds for apprentices

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership skills team has announced that over £163,000 has been pledged in levy transfers since the launch of its new ‘Social Contract’ programme. This was launched at the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards in May, with organisations such as Jacobs Douwe Egberts in Banbury and Oxford University pledging …

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