Royal Mail has confirmed that staff shortages as a result of Covid caused its sorting office on Mead Street to close for a number of days. On Thursday (May 19) a local resident shared two photos of the Customer Service Point at the office to Twitter, writing: “Third day in …
Read More »This Week’s History, 1890: Vancouver Experiences First Royal Visit
Breadcrumb trail link news Local news The Duke of Connaught was the seventh of Queen Victoria’s nine children. The arrival of the Royal Duchess of Vancouver and the Duchess of Connaught on May 22, 1890. Identified Ships (Left to Right) SS “Island” and CPR Royal Mail SS “Abyssinian” AM54-S4-: BoP343. …
Read More »Easter Renfrewshire: Connor Going stars in Sunshine on Leith
An East Renfrewshire actor is to star in a major new stage revival of much-loved musical Sunshine on Leith. Connor Going, who is also an accomplished pianist and singer, is one of two male leads in the production, which was originally staged at Dundee Rep in 2007 before being made …
Read More »Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Price Target Cut to GBX 240
Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Rating) had its price target cut by stock analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from GBX 275 ($3.39) to GBX 240 ($2.96) in a research note issued to investors on Friday, The Fly reports. Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. JPMorgan …
Read More »Lawsuit alleges Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer raped off-duty colleague
A Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer has launched a civil suit against the province, alleging she was raped by a colleague in 2014 after he offered her a ride home from a night of drinking. The statement of claim filed Jan. 13 and amended May 5 in provincial Supreme Court alleges …
Read More »First of 40 days of strikes by GXO drivers timed to coincide with Queen’s Jubilee
GXO has become embroiled in another pay dispute with its drivers on the outsourced Co-op delivery contract, three months after agreeing a 15% salary increase for drivers in Avonmouth. Over 330 drivers and transport clerks in St Helens are now intending to take strike action later this month and …
Read More »Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Price Target Cut to GBX 240
Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Rating) had its price objective cut by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from GBX 275 ($3.39) to GBX 240 ($2.96) in a report issued on Friday, The Fly reports. ROYMY has been the subject of several other research reports. UBS Group decreased their price target …
Read More »Splash the lolly on a royal jolly: Hotels are wooing us with tempting Jubilee packages
The country’s hospitality industry is gearing up for big celebrations from June 2 to 5. Many hotels and inns are offering special packages over the bank holiday weekend. UNIQUE WARRANT The Goring in Belgravia is the only hotel with a Royal Warrant. It’s offering special Jubilee afternoon teas, a royal-themed …
Read More »Boris Johnson had private meeting with Sue Gray to discuss her partygate report
Boris Johnson and Sue Gray held a private meeting to discuss progress on her partygate report. It is understood, the pair are said to have discussed where Ms Gray believed the Met Police were with their inquiry, and Whitehall’s knowledge of how far they had progressed with interviews, Sky News …
Read More »Royal Mail sees rising demand for seven day a week parcel deliveries – and is talking to unions about structural change – Delivery
Royal Mail’s e-trikes are part of its net zero target by 2040 Image: SWNS/courtesy of Royal Mail Royal Mail says there is demand for a seven-day a week parcel delivery services as it shifts to focus on its growing parcel business ahead of its declining letters business. The delivery services, …
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