PLANNING chiefs are studying a proposal to alter one of Southampton’s most historic buildings. The city council has received an application relating to the Grade II-listed Royal Mail House, a former hotel opposite what used to be Southampton Terminus station, which closed in 1966. Permission is being sought to convert …
Read More »100 selected entrepreneurs to receive grants up to £10,000 and access to a pop-up shop on Oxford Street
Enterprise Nation, the small business network and business support provider is partnering with Launch It, the specialist charity for young entrepreneurs to launch an initiative to create 3,000 more young entrepreneurs in London. The ‘Next Generation initiative’ is aimed at empowering 18-24-year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds to start and grow their …
Read More »First ever St Brigid’s Day festival to take place with events happening across Dublin and buildings lit up
The first ever St Brigid’s Day festival will a see a number of iconic Dublin buildings lit up in beautiful illuminations. The new festival, named after the Celtic goddess, aims to celebrate the achievements of Irish women and will include talks, performances, exhibitions, music and more. Headlining the festival are …
Read More »HMRC urges parents to apply for extra £2,000 childcare support as cost of living rises
HMRC are encouraging parents and carers to check if they are eligible for a £2,000 payment to contribute to the costs of childcare. As the cost of living soars with ever-increasing energy, food and rent prices all placing stress on people bank accounts, the Government is putting in place provisions …
Read More »Juventus complete signing of in-demand striker Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina
Dusan Vlahovic has completed his £63million move from Fiorentina to Juventus. The Serbia striker has signed a contract until 2026 to join the Turin giants, completing his switch on his 22nd birthday. Vlahovic has hit 17 goals in 21 Serie A appearances this term and had been a reported target …
Read More »Postal service obsessive was a first class male… – South London News
The “Man who Posted Himself” was a notorious eccentric from Forest Hill, Lewisham, who was also a pioneer in the niche hobby of autograph hunting. Our regular historian JAN BONDESON, ever on the trail of a good yarn, tells his story. A few weeks ago, I purchased a heraldic postcard …
Read More »Employed adults think flexible working is just as important as high salaries in jobs
Employed adults consider flexible working and a great team of colleagues just as important as a high salary when looking for a new job. A study of 2,000 UK adults revealed understanding bosses and generous sick pay are also major factors when applying for new roles. Half of those polled …
Read More »Royal Mail Group hires Debra Bailey as new CIO
Royal Mail Group has appointed Debra Bailey as its new CIO. The former O2 CIO takes over from Group CIO Christian Herrlich, who announced his decision to leave the company in 2021 after four years. Debra Bailey said on LinkedIn: “I’m delighted to be joining Royal Mail as CIO in …
Read More »Jofra Archer: I felt like I had let everyone down by missing the Ashes
Jofra Archer says he felt he had “let everyone down” after missing England’s Ashes tour due to injury. The World Cup-winning fast bowler has been out for 10 months with a troublesome elbow problem that has been operated on twice, and in that time England have won just one of …
Read More »Princess Beatrice Calls Her Little Girl Sienna A “Rockstar”
British royal family news shows that Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Princess Beatrice welcomed her first child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi last year. They are the proud parents of baby Sienna who was born in September. Now comes news that proud mom Beatrice sees her little bundle as a, “little rockstar.” …
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