The PPA responded and recommended that Ofcom develop their engagement with businesses to assess how Royal Mail can be financially accountable for the “financial harm” caused to publishing businesses because of “consistently poor performance.” In the report published on 5 September, Ofcom says they will consider ending six-day second-class deliveries. …
Read More »Coronation Street legend Geoffrey Hinsliff has died at the age of 87
Coronation Street legend Geoffrey Hinsliff has died at the age of 87, the ITV soap has confirmed. Geoffrey Hinsliff was a British actor best known for his role as Don Brennan in the popular British soap opera Coronation Street. He appeared in the show from 1987 to 1997. Don Brennan …
Read More »Who killed the valet of the ‘deeply unpleasant’ Duke of Cumberland? The Mail’s Robert Hardman and historian Kate Williams explore in new podcast how the hated royal was attacked – before his aide was found with his throat cut
He was disliked by his father and siblings and was unpopular with the public. So it is perhaps not surprising that, when the valet of the Duke of Cumberland was found dead in his room at St James’s Palace with his head partially severed, an element of suspicion fell on …
Read More »Man hit with glass in Braintree pub as police launch manhunt
A man was hit with a glass during an attack at an Essex pub. Essex Police are investigating an assault at a bar in Braintree are released images of two men they want to speak to. The incident occurred at a bar in Market Place on July 9 this year. …
Read More »Stacey Solomon announces new career change to spend more time with her family
Stacey Solomon has taken to social media to give her fans an update on her working life. The 34-year-old announced that she is cutting back on her work commitments in an emotional message. Stacey said she is stepping back from being an In The Style ambassador as she focuses on …
Read More »Malvern Jobs fair to return with 20 employers set to attend
The free event, organised by The Job Centre and Great Malvern Library, will see over 20 employers, including Worcestershire County Council, Royal Mail, West Mercia, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Helping Hands, and Permadoor, present at the fair. Visitors can drop in, ask questions, and explore a variety …
Read More »Exact replica of assault rifle found during police armed response was actually a water pistol | Devon Live
Police confirmed that a replica assault rifle found after a car chase and armed police response was actually a water gun. Three teenagers after armed officers and a police helicopter were deployed to Plympton, in Plymouth, following reports of a ‘gun’ being brandished from a car window travelling from Newton …
Read More »I tried new £2.99 Wetherspoon’s small breakfast under a huge chandelier at possibly Kent’s most surprising pub
Spoons loves a deal. A quick look at the menus in the Wetherspoon’s pub KentLive visited this week shows just how much. Deals and clubs, Wetherspoon loves – now that’s a jingle-ready line. There’s mix & match, two for one, three for two, curry club, steak club, Autumn deals, Monday …
Read More »AFP readies EV charging platform for fleet sharing
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is ready to commission an online platform that allows fleets to share their electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities with other businesses. The move follows extensive work by the organisation’s shared charging committee, which was launched at the start of this year and features representation …
Read More »Royal Mail scam warning as HMRC alerts UK taxpayers to delivery scam emails
HMRC warned people over fraudulent emails that have been circulating in people’s inboxes this week. With the festive season on the horizon, taxpayers are being cautioned to be wary of deceptive emails purporting to be about Royal Mail deliveries. A vigilant UK resident took to Twitter to seek clarification on …
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