ITV viewers were baffled by an Essex competition winner’s “low-key” reaction to winning £1million. For months, all the daytime ITV shows have promoted their huge competition offering either £10,000 every month for ten years or £1million in one go. The winner was finally revealed yesterday – but with a rather …
Read More »Royal Mail apologises as Chelmsford residents left without post for weeks
Chelmsford residents claim they have not received post from Royal Mail for more than three weeks. People living in CM1, CM2 and CM3 postcodes have told EssexLive they haven’t been receiving post via Royal Mail since October 25. This isn’t the first time this has happened in the area – …
Read More »Bedfordshire education: The 34 schools that have an ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted
The schools in Bedfordshire with the highest rankings from the government have been revealed. The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) regulates and inspects all schools, educational centres and childminders to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people. The body regulates and inspects …
Read More »Retail revolution and postal delivery surcharges – SPICe Spotlight
Reading Time: 6 minutes The retail sector is going through a prolonged period of change with the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) stating the sector was at the ‘apex of the current retail revolution’. Factors from technology advances, online retail, COVID-19, and supply chain disruption have created opportunities for some and …
Read More »Taxi driver gets airport fine after wind blew parking receipt out of her hand
A former taxi driver was issued a £100 fine at an airport after her parking receipt was blown out of her hand by the wind. Kim Blagden, who worked for a local carrier service, was dropping off customers at East Midlands Airport in July 12, 2020, when the incident took …
Read More »My clever techniques can help you save £2k by Christmas – and sure, you’ll still get presents, visits from Santa, and a delicious meal.
My clever techniques can help you save £2k by Christmas – and sure, you’ll still get presents, visits from Santa, and a delicious meal. THE BIG DAY is less than two months away, and many of us will be feeling the pinch following a rough year due to increased energy …
Read More »Man imported flick knives ‘because they reminded him of Wolverine’s claws’
A TRAINEE carpenter who imported “lethal” flick knives into the country claimed he wanted to put them on display because they resembled Wolverine’s claws. Levi Rhule, 21, said he ordered two 14cm retractable knives on a reputable website in ignorance of the laws prohibiting the importation of such weapons. Ipswich …
Read More »How Labour can still win without sacrificing progressive principles
Why it is progressive authoritarianism that could be the undoing of Joe Biden – and Sir Keir Starmer. Rupert Rivett / Alamy There is a stark message for the British Labour Party in the outcome of the recent election in Virginia, in the United States. The governorship was won by …
Read More »Full list of new food and drink items on Pret A Manger’s Christmas menu
Pret A Manger has launched its new festive menu in time for the Christmas season, with themed toasties and cakes available for customers. The popular sandwich shop, famous for its annual Christmas sandwich, launched the new menu today. Alongside the Christmas themed food, customers will have a range of hot …
Read More »Plea to keep Post Office at heart of Devon community open
A close-knit Devon community is desperately hoping that a buyer can be found for the village’s much-loved Post Office and general stores. Chardstock Post Office and Stores, which comes with a three-bedroom house, is currently on the market for £350,00. Julie Gordon from estate agents Gordon and Rumsby said: “The …
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