Shares in casino and bingo firm Rank plunged after it warned of rising costs and slow recovery. The FTSE 250 group, which owns the Grosvenor Casinos chain, lamented the lack of wealthy foreign customers returning to its London venues following Covid. The turnout in its Grosvenor casinos had improved since …
Read More »UK rail strikes begin this week: the working class needs its own strategy
On Monday afternoon, Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) General Secretary Mick Lynch confirmed that national rail strikes involving 50,000 workers would go ahead this Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. He complained that the union had been given “no choice” because the Conservative government had “actively prevented a settlement” from being …
Read More »Great Dunmow duo receive Points of Light award
Published: 2:24 PM June 20, 2022 Two women who have brought community delight through colourful postbox toppers have received a Points of Light award. Kathleen Shannon and Jackie Monk have created scenes for Royal Mail post boxes that have included poppies for Remembrance Day, swimmer Tom Daley for the Olympic Games, and even …
Read More »Alex Fitzpatrick’s above the clouds as Matt’s major dream takes flight
Alex Fitzpatrick has revealed how his brother’s US Open triumph came at a cost following a last-minute change of plans. Alex caddied for his older brother Matt when he won the US Amateur at Brookline in 2013 and watched from beside the 18th green as the two-time Ryder Cup player …
Read More »Progress on the plans set to change Reading forever in 2022
Some huge planning decisions for developments that will change Reading forever have been made so far in 2022. A total of 1,265 homes can be built across three developments in the town, thanks to planning approval being given or developer contribution agreements being finalised. The biggest plan that was approved …
Read More »Courier Services Market Trends and Prospects by 2028; Royal Mail , FedEx , UPS , DHL – High Timber Times
Details Overview Of Courier Services Market Insights 2022 This section discusses about various aspects of Courier Services sector, including its size, trends, revenue forecasts and Latest Update: This has brought along several changes this report also covers the impact of Current COVID-19 situation. Sample Request Now The Courier Services Market Research …
Read More »Nottingham rail passengers ‘worried’ over this week’s rail strikes as customers told not to travel
Millions of people are expected to face travel disruption as the biggest rail strike for 30 years takes place this week causing delays and cancellations across the UK. Nottingham is set to see strikes from East Midlands Railway, Cross Country and Northern Rail which all serve passengers at Nottingham Station. …
Read More »World’s largest mailbox in Casey, Ill.
Philatelic Foreword by Jay Bigalke Big things, small town. That’s what the town of Casey, Ill., is using to promote itself and get people to exit Interstate 70 while going across the state. And it worked on me. Signs leading up to the exit indicate many “World’s Largest …” items, …
Read More »Rank shares tank as casinos hit by slowdown
SHARES in casino and bingo firm Rank plunged after it warned of rising costs and slow recovery. The FTSE 250 group, which owns the Grosvenor Casinos chain, lamented the lack of wealthy foreign customers returning to its London venues following Covid. The turnout in its Grosvenor casinos had improved since April, but …
Read More »Instabox to install 550 parcel lockers at Dutch supermarket chain
20 June 2022 Transport / Logistics Services Sweden based parcel locker providers Instabox is to install 550 units at the Dutch supermarket chain PLUS, which will then ensure nationwide coverage for the parcel locker provider. PLUS has 550 stores across the Netherlands and is one of the biggest supermarket chains in …
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