An airline check-in assistant, a railway worker and a postie walk into a bar. This summer of discontent is no joke, but if you were to try adding some levity to the industrial disputes that have brought swathes of Britain grinding to a halt, the punchline could well feature Keith …
Read More »Why curtain is coming down on the ‘Rent-a-Kents’, writes RICHARD KAY
Just in case anyone had any doubts, the sound of popping champagne corks said it all this week — nothing much has changed in the extravagant lives of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Waiters expertly and silently weaved through a crowd of chattering guests to top up drinks here …
Read More »Multiple people taken to hospital after three-car pile-up on country road
Multiple people have been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle pile-up MULTIPLE people inside three cars involved in a pile-up on a country road have been taken to hospital. The crash happened this morning just before 10am on the A283 in between Pulborough and Storrington. The road was closed for several …
Read More »Queen offers condolences to Japan’s Emperor after fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe
The Queen has offered her condolences to the people of Japan following the fatal shooting of their former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The head of state said in a short statement she had “fond memories” of meeting the politician six years ago and paid tribute to his wish to “forge …
Read More »Royal Mail staff ‘using foodbanks and withdrawing savings to buy nappies’
Royal Mail workers could be asked to check up on vulnerable residents during rounds, despite some postal staff relying on foodbanks and struggling to make ends meet themselves. The scheme will be trialled in Northumberland, with Royal Mail’s chief executive telling The Times their “great, trusted teams see things that …
Read More »Prince Harry wins first stage of libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher
Britain’s Prince Harry has won the first stage of his libel claim against the publisher of The Mail on Sunday after a UK High Court judge ruled an article about the prince’s legal claim against the UK Home Office was defamatory. Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) after the …
Read More »When Royal Mail strikes are happening and how it’ll affect your post
Royal Mail managers are set to go on strike later this month in a dispute over plans to slash jobs and pay. Unite, their trade union, said the industrial action will impact the postal service across the UK “immediately”. It said more than 2,400 managers will be protesting against plans …
Read More »Dozens of dangerous dogs seized by Norfolk police
Published: 12:00 PM July 9, 2022 Out of control dogs that bit people multiple times have been seized from their owners by Norfolk police. Notoriously aggressive breeds like Rottweiler and Staffordshire Bull Terrier were amongst 31 dogs seized in the last three years after being considered “dangerously out of control” …
Read More »Netherlands looking to get title defence off to flying start against Sweden
Defending champions the Netherlands open their Euro 2022 campaign against Sweden on Saturday. The Swedes are aiming to avoid another damaging defeat after previous losses to the Dutch in major tournaments. Here, the PA news agency looks ahead to Saturday’s action. Reigning champions looking to hit ground running Netherlands’ head …
Read More »Hit-and-run postman left cyclist ‘for dead’ on rural Perthshire road
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