Yellow fog warning for parts of Somerset

MOTORISTS in Somerset are being warned to drive carefully this morning (Thursday, January 13) as a swathe of fog envelops parts of the county. Patches of fog formed over the county and other parts of the region overnight. The MetOffice says they will be “slow to clear in places” and …

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Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across Hampshire

Staff shortages due to Covid isolation and illnesses have caused delays to the Royal Mail’s service in Hampshire. As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the UK, the Royal Mail has been hit hard in Hampshire, with the postal service admitting to ‘high levels’ of sickness. Hampshire County Council member …

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Complaints rise in Chippenham over post delays

ACUTE staff shortages at the Royal Mail offices in Chippenham have left some residents fuming as they are still waiting for letters, cards and presents sent before Christmas. Complaints began to rise after people noticed that birthday and Christmas cards, letters and parcels sent weeks ago failed to arrive at …

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How did we get on in December 2021

December is always a game of two halves in stocks, with the market slowing down considerably in the second half of the month as most of the trading world packs its bags for the ski slopes, the Caribbean, or the festive hideaway of their choice. This leads the equities market …

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Economics bulletin 14 January

Your overview of political and economic news with a focus on the food and consumer goods industry, featuring the latest developments and guidance on COVID-19, labour shortages and adapting to a new relationship with the EU. Absence update Absence rates within the food and consumer goods industry due to the …

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