Justin Mason signed up for Chapterhouse Publishing’s proof reading and editorial course late last year, paying £146 in the hope it would improve his skills and chance to get work that he could fit round caring for his very poorly mother. He claimed the package, purchased via his PayPal account, didn’t …
Read More »FOS redundancy total set to swell as axe falls across organisation
The Financial Ombudsman Service is ploughing ahead with redundancy plans, with the axe set to fall across the organisation, Money Marketing has learned. Earlier this month, Money Marketing revealed that FOS was looking to make 150 staff redundant, despite a complaints backlog. An insider now tells us that, in the …
Read More »Easter Monday: Supermarkets and the Royal Mail opening times
As Scots across the country wake up after an Easter weekend of celebrations, you might be looking for supplies or wondering if a package is going to arrive. Supermarket opening times and Royal Mail services remain a bit different today with it being Easter Monday. So here’s everything you need to …
Read More »Plans launched to turn former sorting office into 691-bed residential scheme
Godwin Developments has launched a public consultation to build a 691-bed student accommodation scheme on the site of a former Royal Mail building in Nottingham city centre. Godwin bought the Bendigo Building, at 1A Brook Street, from Ken Grundy’s Emma Property Management in June of last year. Now, the company …
Read More »Does post come on Easter Monday? Royal Mail bank holiday info explained
Many services have been impacted over the four-day Easter bank holiday weekend. Typically, businesses close their doors in order to let their employees have time off with their loved ones. And it’s no different at Royal Mail, which usually doesn’t operate on bank holidays. Is there post or deliveries today? …
Read More »Alnwick Food Bank makes fresh appeal for donations after year in which it has delivered over 3,000 food parcels
Tinned food and toiletries are on its wanted list as it continues to provide a much-needed service during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairman Clive Gibson, said: “As summer approaches, the weather improves and vaccinations surge ahead people can be forgiven for thinking that things are going to quickly return to normal. …
Read More »Five scams to be aware of this Easter, including Royal Mail, HMRC, HSBC and NHS
Cumbria Trading Standards are reminding people of banking scams that are circulating. A post on Facebook from them read: “Just a reminder for those who didn’t see our message the other day regarding scam text messages spoofing Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and Lloyds Bank!” It is important you are aware of …
Read More »What is phishing and how to spot email scams?
Cyber crime and phishing is a prevalent danger as more people rely on online shopping, banking and communication. (Picture: Getty) Even while the world continues to battle a pandemic, callous con artists continue to exploit people’s vulnerabilities. Recently, key workers have been targeted in online fraud activity and a Royal …
Read More »Obituary: Ron Sherman – Ringwood postal worker, RAF mechanic, bell ringer and cricket umpire
Ron Sherman spent 40 years with the Post Office A POPULAR Ringwood man who lived almost all of his life in the town and worked for the Royal Mail for four decades has died. Advertisement Ron Sherman, who was 87, was married to his devoted wife Beryl for 64 years, …
Read More »10 Practical Gardening Accessories – The Courier
Ranging from a colourful Bird House to outdoor lights, explore a selection of accessories that can help you get the most out of your garden. We start with a water feature sure to add some style to your green space… 1. 2-Tier Water Fountain © Supplied by Easylife 2 Tier …
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