POLICE are investigating a taxi rank assault after a woman reportedly punched two men in a Christmas Eve brawl. Officers are investigating a reported assault which occurred in the road, by the taxi rank, on Dalkeith Street, Barrow. The incident occurred around 9.45pm on Saturday December 24 and involved two men …
Read More »GVK Cricket League begins in Jamshedpur, Royal Cricket Academy registers win
Jamshedpur, Jan 3: The 6th season of the GVK Cricket League was inaugurated on Tuesday, January 3 at Telco Cricket Ground. Inaugural match was played between Royal Cricket Academy and Dalma Cricket Academy. Royal Cricket Academy won the match by 8 wickets. Eight teams comprising 120 under 19 cricketers from …
Read More »Town council to explore possible post office locations
Story posted on January 3, 2023 WESTBURY Town Council are set to look at potential locations in the town where a post office could operate from. The move follows the announcement that McColl’s in the High Street, which contains the town centre post office, is set to close this month. …
Read More »The Mail’s talented Camera Club
THESE are the latest shots taken by The Mail’s talented Camera Club. If you would like to see your pictures published in print and online, along with your byline, join The Mail Camera Club Facebook group and submit your images. Please include your name and a brief description of what …
Read More »Second ‘sick pay’ protest at Royal Mail sorting office
The campaign group, Derry Against Fuel Poverty, has held a second protest at the Royal Mail sorting office in Derry over the issue of sick pay for postal workers. Sinead Quinn, a spokesperson for the organisation, said: “Last week, we raised the case of local postal workers not being paid …
Read More »Au revoir timbre rouge! Next day delivery goes digital in France
A row in France is brewing over retirement but it’s not what you think. On 1 January 2023 the iconic ‘timbre rouge’ – or red stamp – clocked off for good and the policy to abolish it has stirred up controversy in the republic. The timbre rouge has long guaranteed …
Read More »Strikes back on: When and where is industrial action taking place across the UK in January?
Strikes across the country and region are back on as of today as workers continue to take industrial action throughout January. With the end of last year marked by mass strikes by transport workers and staff at the NHS, Royal Mail, schools and the civil service; industrial unrest is set to continue as disputes …
Read More »A11 carriageway in Norfolk to reopen as roadworks continue
New images show the progress being made on a major reconstruction scheme on the A11 as it reaches the halfway point. The road surface of the A11 between Spooner Row and the Tuttles Lane Interchange, which was laid in the 1990s, is being renewed as part of a £60m project. So far, …
Read More »What should I do if my Christmas present deliveries still haven’t arrived by January?
One week ago, families across Scotland gathered around their Christmas trees to exchange gifts to celebrate the festive season. But for some, the space underneath the tree was a little bare, thanks to delays with items being shipped. From worker strikes to overwhelming demand, some Scots just didn’t receive their …
Read More »Last Mile Brief 04/01/2023: bpost says over 40% of its branded vehicles are now eco-friendly
Today’s headline story: bpost says over 40% of its branded vehicles are now eco-friendly As it aims to meet its goal of cutting carbon emissions to 55% below 2019 levels by 2030, bpost has said that 40% of its own-branded vehicles are now “eco-friendly”. The company adds that its ultimate goal …
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