Do you know these Victorians? Royal Horticultural Society wants your help to identify the figures in these 19th century calling cards which were ‘the original social media’

Can YOU identify the mystery figures? Email cameron.charters@mailonsunday.co.uk  By Cameron Charters Published: 08:38 EDT, 16 August 2024 | Updated: 08:40 EDT, 16 August 2024 Advertisement The Royal Horticultural Society is asking the public to help identify Victorians pictured on its collection of calling cards.  It is the first time the …

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“It’s almost like the letter carriers have been to war. They have shell shock and PTSD”: Canada Post worker speaks out on dangerous working conditions

The World Socialist Web Site recently interviewed a member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) from Montreal about his experiences in the workplace at Canada Post. The PWRFC was recently established by postal workers with the aim of the rank and file seizing control of their contract struggle from …

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Industry warns of impending doom over Scots ad cuts

The Scottish Government’s decision to scrap public service advertising for the rest of this financial year – as part of emergency spending controls – could cause “dramatic long and short-term damage for the population at large, as well as to the economy”.That is the stark warning from industry body the …

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Meghan Markle’s ‘regal’ makeup makeover: Duchess ditches Hollywood glam for ‘refined, royal aesthetic’ as she opts for ‘rosy cheeks, softer brows and peachy lips’ on Colombian tour, expert says

Meghan Markle has ditched her Hollywood glam and opted for more ‘regal, sophisticated and mature’ makeup during her four-day tour of Colombia, an expert has revealed. Makeup artist Laura Kay told FEMAIL that the Duchess of Sussex, 43, has embraced a ‘more refined, royal aesthetic’ – complete with ‘rosy cheeks, softer brows and …

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Serving Bournemouth councillor Brian Castle dies

Cllr Brian George Castle, who was one of three ward councillors for the Muscliff and Strouden Park area, has died.  BCP Council said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Councillor Brian Castle. We would ask that the privacy of his family is respected at this …

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