Head of the Royal Navy becomes new armed forces chief: Admiral, 55, is first sailor to get top military job in 20 years Sir Tony Radakin, 55, will take over position from Sir Nick Carter on November 30 PM said he was delighted to confirm Sir Tony’s new role as …
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October 07, 2021 – 15:27 BST Danielle Stacey Clarence House shared a clip of the Duchess of Cornwall reciting a poem to mark National Poetry Day on 7 October The Duchess of Cornwall impressed her social media followers as she got involved with National Poetry Day on …
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People in Scotland have been advised to keep an eye out for fake texts and emails sent by scammers pretending to be delivery couriers. Scots are being sent messages that are apparently from big-name companies like Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD – but they’re actually from scammers attempting to steal …
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A unique 50p coin, designed as part of a Blue Peter competition to mark the London 2012 Olympic games, has sold on eBay for £286 – a huge 570 times the value. Designed back in 2009 by nine year old Florence Jackson, the coin features an athlete doing the high …
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A Royal Mail sorting office – Getty Images Some said there have been missed hospital appointments despite the Royal Mail’s customer helpline claiming there is “no issue”. Kevin Thomas, was so concerned when he didn’t receive any post, he approached staff at the Wakefield sorting office on Denby Dale Road …
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Ocado has increased the value of its brand by 72% in the last 12 months, more than any other grocer, according to Kantar analysis. The online grocer’s brand is now valued at $5,681m, following a major brand overhaul in January which saw its website and logo change from green to …
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Lego has revealed the largest Lego set ever created – the legendary RMS Titanic. The set is an “authentic replica” of the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic, on her maiden voyage, sank on April 15, 1912. Titanic was one of three large ships built by the White Star Line. Construction of …
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Ken Skates Clwyd South Member of the Senedd, Ken Skates, asked for an update on how the Welsh Government is helping to connect more businesses and homes across the region. He said: “I share people’s frustration about areas which struggle to get a decent broadband connection. Broadband should be seen …
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The Royal Mail are currently on a recruitment drive looking for temporary mail sorters to help with the Christmas rush. They are facing the usual seasonal influx of cards and parcels that come with the festive period, and are willing to pay generous wages to entice people to help out. …
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The new first-class stamp featuring Borders rugby legend Roy Laidlaw (Image: Royal Mail) As a tribute to the way he stamped his mark on the game in the 1980s, the former Jed-Forest scrum-half is one of the home nations’ stars of yesteryear featured on a new set of postage stamps …
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