The question of whether it is greener to use delivery services or to drive yourself to the supermarket or retailer depends on the energy efficiency of the vehicle used, and on how well the delivery service succeeds in combining deliveries, or if shopping in person, whether you combine the shopping …
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Background In the case of Parnell v Royal Mail Group Ltd, the claimant was a postman/driver. He suffered from anxiety and depression. He made allegations against his manager, which led to an investigation. The investigation found that the claimant’s allegations were made in bad faith and as a result, the …
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BBC Pauline Anderson organises regular activities for older people in Swansea An expected rise in energy bills coupled with the end of winter fuel payments for most pensioners is “really frightening”, a group of older people has said. One member of a walking group in Swansea had to return to …
Read More »The bridesmaid walked by, bringing up the rear behind the little ones. It was the youngest Spencer. What was her name, again? The Queen Mother thought hard. She was sure Charles had mentioned her, briefly. Some Althorp shooting weekend. As she passed, the girl turned her head. Just a sideways …
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PA Media Elsie Dot Stancombe’s family will walk alongside her funeral cortege on what they have called her “special day” The family of an “extraordinary” seven-year-old girl who was killed in the Southport stabbing attacks have urged mourners at her funeral later to wear bright colours. Elsie Dot Stancombe died …
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It’s a property that offers a knight to remember. No matter your age. The new Warwick Castle Hotel will no doubt delight kids – and those adults who are big kids at heart. I fall into the latter category and its medieval-themed rooms filled me with childlike glee on a …
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A special day will be held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old girl who died in the Southport knife attack. The parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe have asked for her funeral, to be held on Friday, to be referred to as Elsie’s Special Day. Elsie, Alice da Silva Aguiar, …
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British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, Octopus customers have spoken out over the “frightening” new energy price cap. The energy regulator will announce a new price cap on Friday, which is expected to increase by about 9 per cent – £140 – from October. The new Labour Party government said it …
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A 121-year-old postcard that “should be in a museum” has been delivered more than a century late. The card, printed with a scenic view of a stag standing in front of snowy mountains, is believed to date back to 1903 but was only recently received by staff at Swansea Building …
Read More »Princess Martha of Norway and her fiancé Durek Verrett are set to get married in less than two weeks time and it seems they’re striving to offer their guests a memorable experience. The wedding, which is on Saturday 31 August, is expected to be attended by other foreign royal families, …
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