The deadline for competition entries is May 28th. Photo: Getty The competition, which will see a new stamp collection of eight designs created, is intended to honour heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, featuring those who have kept the community going over the past year. For more than 50 years Royal …
Read More »Innocent victim was ‘fitted up’ by bent copper hiding dark secret in real-life Line of Duty
Stephen Simmons was sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit because of one bent copper. Then just 19-years-old, Stephen was told to plead guilty because no one would believe him if he accused the police of being liars. It would take four decades for the shocking truth to …
Read More »UK-focused FTSE 250 rises to fresh high | Business
The FTSE 250, which is seen as a better gauge of the British economy given the more domestic focus of its constituents, rose to a new high for the third day in a row. The index, which includes companies such as Royal Mail and Marks & Spencer, was up 64.26 …
Read More »Post Office cues: Pool hall and bar plan for empty Pontefract town centre building
Developers want to deliver a conversion for Pontefract’s old Royal Mail buildings, on Ropergate in the town. The Post Office closed in August 2019 and has been vacant ever since. Planning permission has already been granted to turn part of the site into residential units, with the first occupants due …
Read More »‘The men … remained to die’: The sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic in 1912
The last message that was relayed from Royal Mail Steamer Titanic was – “Sinking by the head. Have cleared boats and filled them with women and children.” Indeed, more than half of the passengers on the ill-fated Titanic on her maiden voyage that sank on April 15, 1912, were men, …
Read More »Ashgate Hospicecare welcomes two new Trustees – Destination Chesterfield
By Josh Marsh – 15 April 2021 Ashgate Hospicecare have announced the appointment of two new Trustees who will help to shape the charity’s strategy, as they plan for the future needs of their local community and help meet the needs of patients for years to come. Joining the Board …
Read More »Royal Mail says new Filton Airfield venue could delay postal deliveries in Bristol and beyond
Royal Mail has warned that any traffic caused by a new attraction in Filton could delay post across the “whole region”. YTL Developments is seeking planning permission to build the festival-style ‘village’ on the former airfield near Bristol, with outdoor entertainment, tipi restaurants, retail stalls and a bar with roof …
Read More »Prince Philip and the Queen cuddle with great-grandchildren in Kate Middleton photo
Prince William and Kate Middleton have released a touching photo of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen with seven of their great-grandchildren ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday. The previously unseen photograph, which was taken at Balmoral Castle in 2018 by the Duchess of Cambridge, shows Prince Philip with his …
Read More »Courier Express and Parcel Market Outlook 2021: Big Things
Courier Express and Parcel Market COVID-19 Outbreak-Global Courier Express and Parcel Industry Market Report-Development Trends, Threats, Opportunities and Competitive Landscape in 2020 is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market, highlighting opportunities, risk side analysis, and leveraged with strategic and tactical decision-making support. The study provides information …
Read More »Queen decides none of the royal family members to wear military uniform at Prince Philip’s funeral
All senior members of the Royal Family will now wear mourning dress at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral on Saturday. The Daily Mail understands that, in an unprecedented about-turn, a last minute decision, approved by the Queen, has been made that no royals will wear military uniform in order to present …
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