Torbay plans for a brighter future

There were only a handful of people there for the long-awaited switch-on of the Paignton seafront lights – but it was quite a significant moment.  Mayor Terry Manning reflected on it as pushed the button, mentioning the two Fragrance Group hotels now quickly talking shape on the promenade just across the …

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Extreme E announces 5-round provisional 2022 calendar

Halfway through its inaugural season, the Extreme E has revealed the first look at how the second season of the all-electric off-road series is shaping up. The sport for purpose electric racing series takes place in off-road locations as part of its mission to drive awareness of climate change issues, …

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Royal Mail delays sees Romford man get no post for ‘weeks’

Royal Mail has apologised for delays to postal deliveries in Romford because of Covid-related absences. Andy Butler, a pensioner who lives in Straight Road, said he has been left without deliveries for two weeks.   He is not able to walk to his nearest Post Office on Trowbridge Road due a respiratory condition.   …

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Document automation significantly reduces TfL administration time

Transport for London’s (TfL) payroll team has saved 160 days’ administration time a year after the introduction of a secure document automation system. The administrative solution, provided by Datagraphic, creates a secure online portal which automates the production and distribution of payroll and HR documents. Introduction of the secure online …

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PAPER PREVIEW: Friday, September 24, 2021

POST deliveries across Andover are suffering serious delays after a beehive caused part of the roof at the town’s delivery office to collapse. Residents across the town have complained they have not received parcels or letters for up to three weeks, with Royal Mail initially blaming Covid-related absences. But it …

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