Skyports Drone Services and Royal Mail are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their drone delivery service in Orkney, Scotland by announcing it has been extended until at least February 2026. The Orkney I-Port project is the first UK commercial drone delivery service to be implemented on a regular basis under …
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A creepy postman has been caught on camera allegedly sniffing trainers on a rack outside a customers front door after attempting to steal their video doorbell. The incident happened at 11.25am on Wednesday (28/08/2024) at an address on Balnagask Circle in the Tory area of South Aberdeen. Footage of the …
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GeoCue, a leader in LiDAR mapping hardware and software, and Xer Technologies AG, a Swiss manufacturer of long-endurance hybrid-electric drones, have successfully integrated GeoCue’s TrueView 720 LiDAR and imagery sensor with the Xer X8 UAV platform. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in scalable long-range LiDAR and imagery drone mapping …
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A 53-home scheme could be built on the site of the former Royal Mail sorting office that was demolished in 2020. Working with RJK Consulting, Trafford Council has lodged early-stage plans that outline its intentions for a 2.3-acre site on Lacy Street. Trafford’s vision for the site is 53 homes …
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The Royal Mail is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic BBC TV prison comedy Porridge with a new series of stamps issued today (29 August). The eight stamps include memorable quotes and scenes featuring some of the most popular characters in the sitcom, including Fletcher, Godber and Mr Mackay …
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I sell vintage signs and other interesting items online. In May this year, a buyer purchased a rare enamel Duckhams motor oil sign with a working thermometer attached for £365. I posted it using Evri’s next-day delivery service and paid £7.78. A few days later, I was told Evri couldn’t …
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JD Global Sales, JD.com’s international e-commerce division that caters to Chinese consumers globally, has announced enhancements to its overseas shipping services for customers in the U.S., Japan, and Singapore. Starting August 28, shoppers will have access to improved logistics options, including consolidated shipping and three direct shipping models: Air Express, …
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Cargo bikes are an increasingly common site on European city streets nowadays. Recently, Amazon opened a hub in Norwich housing a fleet of new electric cargo bikes that will deliver thousands of packages per week. The company says the move will help improve air quality and alleviate congestion. However, are …
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Eight special stamps of TV comedy series Porridge will be issued to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, Royal Mail has announced. They feature memorable quotes and scenes from the sitcom and faces of the well-known cast, including Richard Beckinsale as Lennie Godber, Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, and Fulton …
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The stamps feature memorable quotes and scenes from the sitcom. Eight special stamps of TV comedy series Porridge will be issued to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, Royal Mail has announced. They feature memorable quotes and scenes from the sitcom and faces of the well-known cast, including Richard Beckinsale as …
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