STAMP prices will soar to almost £1 next week as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. The price of postage will jump from April, with first class stamps rising 10p to 95p each. 1 Stamp prices are going up from next week A first class stamp cost just …
Read More »Prince Philip memorial: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not attend
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle could ‘regret’ not attending the memorial service for his grandfather Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey tomorrow – and the Queen is likely to be ‘very upset’ but cannot change his mind, royal experts say. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to …
Read More »We already know the possible new name for FIFA
It has been rumored for some time that FIFA 22 could be the last video game in the football saga with that name. All because of one legal dispute between Electronic Arts and the International Football Association (FIFA, come on), which forced the developers of the most successful football game …
Read More »Country superstar Shelby Sixtysix to take on the big runs at Royal Randwick
From virtual obscurity six weeks ago, a country gelding has welcomed Sydney’s big wet to become an instant cult hero, writes Ray Thomas. The Shelby Sixtysix story shows that everyone has a chance in racing. Only a few weeks ago, Shelby Sixtysix was beaten at the Sapphire Coast, his losing …
Read More »Short sellers pile into Royal Mail after top investor feels the strain of war
Sunday 27 March 2022 3:05 pm Short sellers are piling into bets against Royal Mail after the shocks of war in Ukraine put the squeeze on its largest investor, Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Kretinsky, who made his fortune in the European energy market, has built a 20 per cent stake …
Read More »Postwoman taken to hospital after being attacked by dog while delivering mail in Waterthorpe, Sheffield
The 56-year-old Royal Mail worker was taken to the Northern General Hospital after being set upon while delivering post on Hill Top Crescent in Waterthorpe on Wednesday, March 23. She sustained wounds to her face, arms and legs, and police said the dog had been seized and remained in kennels …
Read More »Sunday newspaper round-up: Biden, Beer, Royal Mail
The White House clarified comments from Joe Biden who earlier had called for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ouster. In a speech delivered in Poland, Biden said: ““For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.” A spokesman for the White soon after stated that US leader was not talking about …
Read More »William wants to end ‘never complain, never explain’ royal tradition – reports
The Duke of Cambridge reportedly plans to use only half the staff his father the Prince of Wales has, and wants to end the longstanding royal tradition of “never complain, never explain”. William is said to have had a meeting with aides following backlash from his and the Duchess of …
Read More »UK’s oldest ‘postman’, 98, delivers letters to residents in his care home
Ray Stanley, 98, was sent an official uniform by the Royal Mail (Picture: Tom Wren/SWNS) Heartwarming pictures show Britain’s oldest postman, 98, delivering letters to residents in his care home. Former RAF navigator Ray Stanley wanted to stay active in his old age so decided to give out mail at Upton Bay …
Read More »Prince William’s surprise statement on the ‘future’ of the Commonwealth
“In Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, that future is for the people to decide upon. But we have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with communities in all three countries, understanding more about the issues that matter most to them.” William reaffirmed he and the Duchess of Cambridge are “committed to service.” …
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