A SWINDON councillor has been fined after he failed to respond to a police notice of prosecution. Coun Vinay Manro failed to reply to the police notice of intended prosecution last May after his BMW was spotted speeding on the M4. As well as a £660 fine, Coun Manro was …
Read More »England Women’s Euros win celebrated with limited edition Royal Mail postmark
The success of the England Women’s football team is being commemorated with the launch of a limited edition postmark. England were crowned champions of Europe after a 2-1 win against Germany at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (July 31). To celebrate, Royal Mail will be applying a special congratulatory postmark to …
Read More »Trade unionists need a party on our side, and a government for working people – LabourList
Any future Labour government must recognise that improving the world of work is a crucial focus for achieving progressive change. In the midst of this summer of discontent, as organised labour fights back against this repressive Conservative government, we urgently need a vision for a fairer future for working people. …
Read More »Brighton and Hove News » Brighton and Hove Folk Festival needs your help!
Headliners – Martin & Eliza Carthy Local music promoters Folkroom Records have launched a plea to save Brighton and Hove’s folk festival which is set to run at Patterns on Marine Parade on September 10th. However, unless just eighty more tickets are sold in the next week, the festival can’t …
Read More »Brighton and Hove News » Double header punk rock gig announced with Spizzenergi & Johnny Moped
Johnny Moped (left) and Spizzenergi (right) are playing on the same bill in Brighton (pics Charlotte Horton and Ian Bourn) (click to enlarge) Black Rabbit Productions & Pogo Events Presents have this afternoon announced a special punk rock double header concert that is to take place at Patterns in Brighton on …
Read More »England Women’s Euros win celebrated with limited edition Royal Mail postmark
The success of the England Women’s football team is being commemorated with the launch of a limited edition postmark. England were crowned champions of Europe after a 2-1 win against Germany at Wembley Stadium on Sunday (July 31). To celebrate, Royal Mail will be applying a special congratulatory postmark to …
Read More »Royal Mail delivers with 3,000 electric vans coming in on target
Royal Mail announced it had surpassed 3,000 electric vehicles across its postal delivery fleet. The roll-out largely follows cities with low-emission zones, including London, Bristol, Glasgow, Cambridge and Oxford. Royal Mail thus delivers on its target set in June last year to roll out 3,000 electric vans to delivery offices …
Read More »Britain: Rail strikes — Union wins round one
Now escalate and coordinate! Hugh Caffrey, Socialist Alternative (ISA in England, Wales & Scotland) (This article was first published on 25 June 2022) As the third day of the national strike by rail-workers organised in the RMT union draws to a close, it is clear that round one has been …
Read More »Councillor joyous after sale of Patcham land to Royal Mail put on hold
A COUNCILLOR has celebrated the decision to put plans to sell farmland to the Royal Mail on hold. Senior councillors at Brighton and Hove City Council were due to decide whether a long lease should be granted to the Royal Mail for Patcham Court Farm. The existing sorting offices in …
Read More »DHL reports 37% drop in carbon emissions from sustainable delivery trial at Billingsgate market
DHL Supply Chain has teamed up with the The City of London Corporation and Ford Pro to conduct a sustainable delivery trial at London’s historic Billingsgate Market to explore ways to reduce traffic, improve air quality and offer a better customer experience. Launched in March and ending this month, …
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