Iconic British postboxes have been stolen in a series of thefts, sparking police to urge locals to monitor others in case of further incidents. Police believe the famous red postboxes could have been taken for their heritage value and sent abroad. More than 110 were stolen across the UK in …
Read More »NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: MNT/MNT.U) The Royal Canadian Mint (the “Mint”) announced today that it has completed its previously-announced follow-on offering of 638,583 exchange-traded receipts (“ETRs”) under the Mint’s Canadian Gold …
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By ED HOLT Published: 02:45 EST, 12 February 2026 | Updated: 03:16 EST, 12 February 2026 Kate Middleton has donated a rose to a prison’s mother and baby unit to raise money for a cancer charity. The flower known as ‘Catherine’s rose’ was planted at HMP Styal, in Cheshire, by …
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Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, is continuing to press for urgent improvements to the postal service in Telford following significant delays to residents post since before Christmas. Shaun Davies MP pictured with Business and Trade Minister, Blair McDougall After sharing Telford residents’ concerns with Blair McDougall, the Minister …
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A major UK delivery firm says it is ‘ceasing trading without notice’ and has had an impact on Evri, which used the now-collapsed business as a courier partner in some places 17:17, 12 Feb 2026Updated 18:06, 12 Feb 2026 Some Brits have been left without parcels for weeks (stock)(Image: Getty …
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The branch will shut this summer Lloyds Bank in Fishponds Road Fishponds is set to lose its final high street bank this summer. Lloyds Banking Group announced the Fishponds Road branch will close on August 6 leaving the area was just the Post Office for those wanting a face-to-face banking …
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The Culture Secretary has intervened and launched a probe into The Telegraph’s proposed £500 million takeover by the owner of the Daily Mail over competition concerns. It comes a month after Lisa Nandy had said she was “minded to intervene” on public interest grounds. On Thursday, she confirmed in a …
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The 12-stamp collection celebrates Hornby Model Railways, featuring 100 years of iconic British model locomotives on February 12. The new set showcases historic Hornby models, capturing the craftsmanship and nostalgia of generations of collectors and railway enthusiasts. David Gold, director of external affairs & policy, Royal Mail, said: “Hornby trains …
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Rain will persist into Friday morning. On Friday morning, temperatures will slightly decrease to around 6C. As the morning unfolds, temperatures will continue to drop, with an increased possibility of snow over higher grounds, especially during the evening. The wind speed will hover between 7mph and a maximum of 17mph, …
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Thousands of people walk past it every year without realising its history 05:00, 12 Feb 2026 Millions of people walk past the Liverpool Special in the Albert Dock every year(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) In the Royal Albert Dock sits a postbox that people walk past every single day. But this …
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