A ‘badly wounded’ Boris Johnson is prepared to risk a recession to shore up support from his party’s right, a top union chief has warned amid signs the UK is heading for months of industrial unrest. © PA frances-ogrady.jpg Frances O’Grady, the leader of the TUC, also called on ‘red …
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The results of a ballot among BT employees in Britain has resulted in them voting to go on strike. It has been suggested that the results of a ballot held by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) could see Britain’s broadband connections severed. As reported by The Express this morning, Saturday, …
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BARCLAYS will close one of its three banks in Herefordshire after usage fell by almost half in two years. Barclays, which has shut its branches in Ross-on-Wye and Hay-on-Wye since 2018, said the bank in The Homend, Ledbury, would close on October 5. The reasons for the closure, Barclays said, …
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The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022. Since then, over 70 variations of the 50p coin have been circulating and several rare designs have been distributed. The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a …
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The effects of climate change are already being felt on a daily basis in population health and extreme weather events. Taking action to reduce these impacts is urgent and present, not just for a few years. Electrification of public transport is one of the immediate measures, followed by what is …
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This year, the Taunton Live and Pride is set to return. For one day only, on July 16, you can be a part of the wide range of activities that Live and Pride have to offer. The event is set to take place at Vivary Park, situated on the Upper …
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Image source: Getty Images The Royal Mail (LSE:RMG) share price is down over 50% in the last year. The company has been challenged with rising inflation and lower delivery demand. Alongside this, the stock has now been relegated from the FTSE 100 index. I question if the share price is set …
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REGAL: Florence and Phoebe Grogan looking royal TM pic ORGANISERS of Gainford’s annual fun day pulled out all the stops on Saturday for what will be their final event. Organisers Geoff and Sue Taylor announced their retirement from the event earlier last month. With it being a jubilee year the fancy …
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By Simona Kitanovska A movie fanatic built a replica Herbie – for $3,600. Ross Nicholson, 27, bought a 1972 Beetle for $2,400 on Facebook Marketplace and painstakingly tracked down authentic accessories to make it resemble the cult race car from the iconic Disney movie. Film buff Ross said going out …
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Prince Harry has appeared in an emotional video promoting The Diana Awards in which he gave a touching tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana and echoed the thoughts of his brother Prince William. Both Prince Harry and his brother Prince William support the Diana Award, the only charity that carries …
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