A proposed overhaul could result in the permanent closure of 6,000 Post Offices across the country. This follows the government’s conclusion of its Future of Post Office consultation on 6 October, which aimed to ‘strengthen’ the overall Post Office network. However, it suggested that over half of the 11,500 Post …
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Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has launched a massive Christmas recruitment drive, offering 19,000 temporary positions across the country. The retail heavyweight has made 17,000 roles available at its main stores, whilst sister chain Argos requires an additional 2,000 workers. This nationwide staffing push arrives as rival retailers also boost their workforce …
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A 61-year-old man has been found guilty of stalking TV and radio star Myleene Klass by posting to her an air pistol, handcuffs, a police uniform and “disturbing” unwanted letters. Jurors also convicted Peter Windsor of stalking Klass’s Classic FM colleague Katie Breathwick by sending her details of a DIY …
Read More »PayPoint’s BankLocal partnership with Lloyds Banking Group has been expanded to include card deposits. The move comes as PayPoint announced that Lloyds Banking Group customers have deposited over £3m since the launch of its cash deposit service, with over 40% of transactions taking place before 9am and after 5pm.Lloyds Banking …
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The wife of a prominent member of the Royal Household sobbed in court after she narrowly missed losing her driving licence for using her phone behind the wheel. Kim Todd, 59, was spotted picking up her mobile while sitting in traffic in a £60,000 Land Rover on Lower Richmond Road, …
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Drivers including Blue Badge holders could be barred from York city centre during the Christmas Market following a call from North Yorkshire Police. The force’s request to enact an Anti-Terror Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) would bar all vehicles except those from emergency services from the city centre from 10am to …
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Exmoor Search and Rescue were called out by Avon and Somerset Police just before midnight to help them in their search for a missing person East of Welllington. Four teams searched the woods and fields on foot and found the body of man. The family of a missing person has …
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The State Railway of Thailand unveils stylish year-end train trips from October to December 2025, featuring one-day Royal Blossom journeys to Phetchaburi and Lopburi, and overnight KiHa routes to Ratchaburi, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan, with reservations available online or at stations nationwide. PATTAYA, Thailand – The State …
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The charity enables sight-impaired residents or anyone who finds holding a newspaper difficult to listen to excerpts from local newspapers every week. Chairman Peter Eagles said: “Any person who is visually impaired or in any way ‘print disabled,’ can receive all their local news from our free Talking Newspaper service. …
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The historic British postal service, now owned by the Czech businessman Daniel Křetínský, is advertising seven different positions in the area. The roles that are being offered are what are known as ‘Postperson with Driving’ – the classic delivery postie. The positions are being advertised in Kendal, Windermere, Grange-over-Sands, Carnforth, …
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