Royal Mail is celebrating the famous model train company, which started in Liverpool over a century ago. Source link
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Home truths: ‘If we want a better future, we have to push for it’
The former Heygate estate, in Elephant and Castle. The plan for its transformation in 2014 into 2,700 new homes included only 82 for social rent IT was the focus of a bitter planning battle waged by residents over a lucrative slice of real estate on the edge of Clerkenwell that …
Read More »Swansea’s road repair blitz ramps up as new resurfacing crews hit the streets
The council says an additional £300,000 has been pumped into the programme, allowing teams to tackle more potholes, worn‑out stretches and weather‑damaged routes after weeks of cold, wet conditions. Fresh resurfacing lined up across the city A series of busy roads are now earmarked for work in the coming weeks, …
Read More »The British commoner who could bring down Norway’s monarchy: A sperm donor secret could threaten to derail the future King – already embattled by his wife’s Epstein connections and stepson’s rape trial
Under siege from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and facing separate accusations of rape and other criminal offences, the Norwegian royal family faces new and even more alarming challenges ahead. A forthcoming book will open up a 120-year-old can of worms, questioning whether the royals have any claim to the throne …
Read More »Rarest Royal Mint 50p coin sells for £83 – how to spot
The Atlantic Salmon 50p coin sold for an eye-watering £83 on eBay. The coin was minted as part of eight new designs following His Majesty King Charles III’s accession to the throne. With a circulating mintage of just 200,000, the coin knocked the Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot, becoming the …
Read More »Kingston upon Thames ‘least romantic town’ in the UK
Royal Mail announced the title ahead of Valentine’s Day, saying that Kingston upon Thames is expected to see an 8 per cent drop in mail volume, marking the biggest decrease in the country. The forecast is based on historic mail volume data and modelling techniques used to predict trends during …
Read More »Kidderminster couple’s heartache over Royal Mail delays
Fiona Parkinson said she has been left “stressed” over missing post relating to her late father-in-law’s estate after only receiving around two letters from Royal Mail since December. Her father-in-law Malcolm died suddenly on December 19, 2025, in Cornwall – more than four hours away from their home in Spennells, …
Read More »Exact North East areas experiencing Royal Mail delivery delays
Exact North East areas experiencing Royal Mail delivery delays | Chronicle Live Need to know Royal Mail has issued a delivery delay warning for letters and parcels to those living in specific postcodes across the UK Royal Mail has issued a delivery delay warning to several postcodes across the UK(Image: …
Read More »Enfield dad-of-3 died in prison just 4 days after remand to HMP Pentonville despite suicide warning
He was sent to the overcrowded jail after he was accused of attempting to rob a Post Office 15:24, 13 Feb 2026Updated 15:24, 13 Feb 2026 Gareth Chumber-Kelly died in HMP Pentonville, despite clear warnings about his suicide risk(Image: Bhatt Murphy) A loving dad-of-three took his own life just four …
Read More »West Fife – Aberdour villagers face delayed deliveries
The service said that high sickness absence, resourcing pressures and local operational issues at a number of delivery offices have led to issues getting items out on time. Over 100 postcodes are affected, including the KY3 area, which covers the village of Aberdour. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We understand how …
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