A Royal Mail collection office is to stop opening in the evenings and reduce its hours on Saturdays. People who use the service say the change will prevent them from collecting their post. At the moment, the collection office, in Melton, is open from 8am to 10am, 12pm to 2pm, …
Read More »Spalding residents not phased by ‘soulless’ pub closure
A pub described as “soulless” by a nearby resident has closed abruptly with all the windows now covered in metal boards. Royal Mail Cart in Pinchbeck, Spalding, is a popular destination for many locals and passers-by with it being en-route in and out of the town centre. Despite its location …
Read More »Two men arrested during protest over drag queen reading to children
Two men were arrested as protesters for and against a Drag Queen Story Hour held demonstrations outside libraries in Brighton and Hove today (Thursday 4 August). The arrests – of a 29-year-old and a 64-year-old – were outside Hove Library, in Church Road, Hove, and followed an earlier stand-off outside …
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According to the Daily Mail, the royal bodyguards have very specific code names for Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton: “Danny Collins” … Source link
Read More »James Martin: Chef calls for ‘horrendous’ cooking ingredient to be banned
James Martin’s background as a farmer’s son, as well as being classically French-trained as a chef, has had a huge influence on the way he cooks. The Yorkshire-born 50-year-old is much-loved around the country for his simple but delicious recipes, as well as his cheeky chappy personality that shines through …
Read More »Post Office charges customers £10 if they are grumpy or irritable
A Post Office in Wales has taken a strong stand against people who are grumpy, rude or irritable. Bosses have put up a sign to warn customers their short tempers simply won’t be tolerated. The sign in question, shared by a local patron, reads, ‘If you are grouchy, irritable, or …
Read More »Millions of stamps will become worthless in just six months – what to do next
Royal Mail warns customers to use their Swap Out exchange scheme before millions of stamps become worthless and charges may be incurred for using them You may incur a charge for ‘insufficient postage’ if you use non-barcoded stamps past the deadline of January 31 2023 ( Image: PA) Millions of …
Read More »Missing snake seen slithering in Canterbury near Royal Mail delivery office in Military Road
A snake has been spotted on the loose near Canterbury city centre. The reptile was seen slithering along the pavement near Royal Mail’s delivery office in Military Road. The corn snake has been seen on the loose in Military Road, Canterbury. Picture: Rebecca Ewing Residents had previously reported seeing an …
Read More »Royal Mail strengthens green credentials with 2,000 electric Peugeot postvans
Peugeot is to supply Royal Mail with 2,000 electric vans as the postal service looks to increase the number of EVs on its fleet. The French firm’s vans have been widely used by Royal Mail since 2009, with Peugeot saying there are already 28,000 of its commercial vehicles being used …
Read More »Queen’s grandson James, Viscount Severn, 14, steps into the spotlight
He’s largely grown up away from the limelight – but James, Viscount Severn, has made himself firmly seen this week following a spate of appearances with his family. The 14-year-old, thought to be one of the ‘Queen’s favourite’ grandchildren, has joined his parents, Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex, and his sister Lady …
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