It has been learned that pharmacies and Royal Mail have discussed ways to lessen the effects of postal strikes while still ensuring that people receive their medication. In a pay dispute, more than 115,000 Royal Mail employees have decided to strike, with support from the Communication Workers Union (CWU). Although …
Read More »Royals including Kitty Spencer and Lady Marina Windsor show off their lavish summer getaways
The young royals have been showing off their glamorous style during their lavish sun getaways this year. They have been making the most of the summer months, living it up on holidays in enviable spots such as Sicily, Paris and Majorca. Lady Marina Windsor, 28, posed up a storm as …
Read More »New type of pension scheme launched today
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Read More »Battle over royal diaries trying to cover up Prince Philip affair, claims historian
A historian has claimed a battle over royal diaries and letters might be trying to cover up an affair of Prince Philip’s. Author Andrew Lownie says he estimates the Government has paid out around £2m trying to prevent him seeing the complete archive left by Philip’s uncle Lord Mountbatten and …
Read More »Euro 2022 Final LIVE: England vs Germany build-up
1659268863 Euro 2022 goals of the tournament: Mead on fire and Russo’s brutal heel England captured the hearts and attention of the nation at Euro 2022, scoring some stunning goals along the way. Three of the Lionesses’ star players – Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway – are certainly …
Read More »14 local SE1 clips from the BBC’s new Rewind archive site [31 July 2022]
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Read More »I’m a consumer expert and here’s exactly what to do if your parcel is lost, stolen or damaged
THESE days you can order anything to your door – from mobile phones to mattresses to meals on the internet. But sometimes, a parcel goes missing, arrives damaged, or is stolen. 1 We’ve got tips for you to follow if your parcel is lost, stolen or damagedCredit: Shutterstock Parcel firms …
Read More »Elderly woman dies after being hit by Royal Mail van
AN ELDERLY woman who was hit by a Royal Mail post van has died. The woman, who was in her 90s, was involved in a collision with a red post van in Birdwood in Hanham around 1pm on Friday, July 15. The driver remained at the scene with the woman …
Read More »Elephant & Castle buses could be cut by more than a quarter [31 July 2022]
The number of buses serving Elephant & Castle each day could soon have been cut by more than a quarter whilst Sadiq Khan has been Mayor of London, if Transport for London’s latest proposals are implemented. The consultation period for Transport for London’s Central London Bus Review – which aims …
Read More »McDonald’s fans uncover ‘loophole’ to save them extra 20p as price of hamburgers go up
Fast food giant McDonald’s made the headlines earlier this week when it announced it would be raising its prices for the first time in well over a decade. It added that there will be no more 99p cheeseburger, as this will be rocketing to £1.20. The chain’s Chief Executive Office …
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