Royal Mail has warned of postal delays across Scotland in the lead-up to Christmas. The parcel giant says it is experiencing problems in numerous local offices due to high levels of sickness absence and “resourcing issues”. Glasgow, Dundee and Paisley postcodes are among the areas affected, along with towns and …
Read More »18 death notices in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week
Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones 22:30, 16 Dec 2025Updated 05:56, 17 Dec 2025 Here are this week’s funeral notices. These are the death notices published in this week’s editions of The Sentinel. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of their loved-ones. You can see the …
Read More »Experienced heads at Plymouth Argyle helping drive up standards
“They won’t let levels drop.” Joe Edwards of Plymouth Argyle battles for the ball with Joe Powell of Rotherham United during the SKY Bet League 1 match between Plymouth Argyle and Rotherham United on 13 December 2025, Home Park, Plymouth, Devon – Photo: Dave Rowntree/PPAUK(Image: Dave Rowntree/PPAUK) Plymouth Argyle head …
Read More »Village Post Office to reopen early in 2026
New management is coming to the branch in North Thoresby The Post Office branch in North Thoresby will reopen in February 2026 (file photo)(Image: PA) The Post Office in North Thoresby is set to reopen early next year. Based in the same location as before in The Square, it will …
Read More »‘Explorer’ arrested on road trip to see YouTube manor house
Marceli Malski said it was his last day in Wales and he didn’t know where he was going Exeter Crown Court An Exeter ‘explorer’ has been spared punishment after being caught in possession of a flick knife inside a historic property in Wales. Marceli Malski, 23, travelled with a group …
Read More »Stuart McMillan raises concerns about late mail deliveries
Mr McMillan is now keen to hear from any constituent who has experienced problems with Royal Mail deliveries ahead of a visit to the local delivery office later this week. He said: “In recent weeks, I’ve been contacted by numerous constituents from across Inverclyde regarding the late delivery of mail. …
Read More »Mark Sykes, Zak Vyner, George Tanner, Rob Atkinson: Bristol City team news ahead of Middlesbrough
Bristol City’s Gerhard Struber has provided updates on Mark Sykes, Zak Vyner, George Tanner and Rob Atkinson ahead of Middlesbrough’s trip to Ashton Gate Bristol City’s Gerhard Struber has provided an update on Mark Sykes, Zak Vyner, George Tanner and Rob Atkinson(Image: Getty Images) Bristol City will be without Mark …
Read More »Former Welsh boxer loses leg after being hit by Royal Mail delivery driver
The Royal Mail driver, who had been waving to someone while behind the wheel, had a ‘momentary lapse of concentration’ which led to the man suffering life-changing injuries The crash happened in November 2024(Image: PA) A Royal Mail delivery driver’s “momentary lapse of concentration” led to a motorcyclist suffering “catastrophic …
Read More »Aria Thorpe murder suspect appears in court after nine-year-old stabbed in Weston-super-Mare
A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday). During the brief hearing, he spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth. …
Read More »Investigations into ‘disgusting’ and ‘unbearable’ smell in Welsh city
Locals have described the smell as ‘overwhelming’ 19:20, 17 Dec 2025Updated 19:25, 17 Dec 2025 Newport City Council said it is investigating reports of an odour in the city(Image: John Myers) A council is investigating reports of a foul odour reported in numerous locations across a Welsh city. Newport City …
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