IMAGES have highlighted the dramatic extent of the damage caused to a Royal Air Force (RAF) Red Arrows aircraft after it was hit by a bird at yesterday’s Rhyl Air Show (August 28). The display team were due to bring the two-day show to a close at 5pm, just as …
Read More »HMS Prince of Wales breaks down off south coast after departing for US
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has broken down off the south coast shortly after embarking for exercises in the US. The 65,000-tonne warship left from Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, on Saturday before an “emerging mechanical issue” occurred. A Royal Navy spokeswoman said: “HMS Prince of Wales …
Read More »Postal workers form picket line in Bridgwater in dispute over pay
AROUND 60 people joined a picket line at Bridgwater’s Royal Mail Delivery Office amid a national postal workers’ strike on Friday. In total, 115,000 Royal Mail postal workers walked out in a row over pay, with further action planned on August 31, September 8, and September 9. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) …
Read More »Parents at new school chosen by William and Kate fear arrival of George, Charlotte and Louis
Fearful parents at the ‘sweet and laid-back’ school where Prince William and Kate will send Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis think they will see lots of security, it has been reported. Those who have children at the £21,000-a-year Lambrook School near Ascot believe their 52 acre slice of idylic Berkshire countryside could …
Read More »Tribute paid to Lizzy McCann, 26, as man is charged with rape and murder
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, …
Read More »Keir Starmer faces backlash from trade unions following picket line ban – ‘Get a spine’ | UK | News
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 …
Read More »Upcoming Royal Mail strikes could impact salmonella samples
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 …
Read More »Is RMG a Viable Acquisition Target?
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 …
Read More »Plymouth Citybus announces latest timetable including brand new route to serve axed Stagecoach 101 customers
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 »Bolton: Sharples residents finally get post box
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 …
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