Chocolate boxes stuffed with heroin detected by drugs dogs

Lerwick Sheriff Court. A drug dealer admitted trying to bring £30,000’s worth of heroin into Shetland hidden in chocolate boxes and a perfumed spice jar. Andrew Flaws, 38, appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court via video-link from Grampian prison today (Wednesday) when he pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs. The …

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Oxford post service delayed due to Covid-19

There are delays to Royal Mail services in Oxford due to Covid-19 and other issues, the postal service has said. The company has apologised to customers and explained it is experiencing delays because of staff sickness caused by the virus, as well as issues hiring staff.  Before Christmas, people living …

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Palletways: our new technology is “a giant leap forward for logistics safety”

Palletways Group has launched a world-first for the global logistics industry – a technological innovation that takes operational efficiency and health and safety within pallet-focused environments to new levels. The innovation, called Palletways ID, the world’s most sophisticated forklift truck-mounted sensor technology, is set to make existing stand-alone pallet assessment …

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British to move forward with Troubles-era legacy proposals

The British government confirmed its plans to move forward with its contentious Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill on May 10 at the opening of Parliament. “My Government will prioritise support for the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and its institutions, including through legislation to address the legacy of the …

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