News Inside the new food hall at New Century as legendary 60s gig venue reopens Georgina Pellant After several years of redevelopment, bosses behind the newly-revived legendary 60s gig venue New Century Hall have finally pulled back the curtain on its first phase – a stunning new food hall. Eventually, …
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The trade union Unite has criticised Keir Starmer as 1,900 of its members are striking at the Felixstowe docks in Suffolk over pay disputes. The eight-day strike is the first strike by dock workers for over 30 years. The General Secretary of the Unite Union, Sharon Graham, slammed the Labour …
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The NFU has urged poultry producers to make sure salmonella samples arrive on time as Royal Mail strikes are set to commence on Wednesday and in September. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and mail to take strike action on …
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Royal Mail share price continued bleeding as the company continues fighting multiple battles that threaten its business. The RMG stock price is trading at 267p, which is a few points above the year-to-date low of 257p. The shares have collapsed by over 42% from its highest level this year, making …
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Though some services have only been retimed, services through Eggbuckland and Honicknowle have been significantly altered Plymouth Citybus has announced changes to routes around the city. These changes will take place from Sunday 4 September, and will include significant changes to a number of bus routes serving Eggbuckland and Honicknowle. …
Read More »Sharples residents finally have a post box after going months without one. Neighbours were left upset in late 2021 when they realised the post box in Thornham Drive had gone. They said it went without warning, and it was well used. In February, Cllr Hilary Fairclough invited Royal Mail to meet with …
Read More »An image of a man wanted in connection with the incident in Gloucester on Friday night has been released by officers investigating the attack. Gloucestershire Police said a man had met the victim at a bus station before they walked to the Horton Road area, where he raped her and …
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Ads In a pay dispute, Royal Mail employees overwhelmingly voted in favor of strikes as the unrest-filled summer continues. On a turnout of 77%, a total of 97.6 percent of voters in July—more than 115,000 workers—supported strikes. The union claimed that the outcome was unprecedented. The strike by Royal Mail …
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Will you be getting your mail today? (Picture: Getty Images) It’s nearly time for the August bank holiday – a day for (most) people to enjoy a day off work. With the weather set to be warm and sunny it could provide a welcome opportunity for many to enjoy a …
Read More »Diana, Princess of Wales is an iconic and contradictory figure who still fascinates decades after her death. She championed the disadvantaged, from those with Aids to the homeless, and was labelled “the People’s Princess” because of her common touch which could bridge social divides. But she also fought personal demons …
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