International Distributions Services, the parent company of Royal Mail, announced today that its parcel services business, GLS, will sell its US freight divisions to California-based DC Logistics. The sale is part of GLS’ strategy to concentrate on its core parcel services at a time the parent firm has agreed to …
Read More »UK’s Royal Mail parent to sell US freight business to DC Logistics – News
A Royal Mail worker loads vans at a delivery office in Tonbridge, Britain. — Reuters File Published: Mon 12 Aug 2024, 2:56 PM International Distributions Services , the parent company of Royal Mail, announced on Monday that its parcel services business, GLS, will sell its US freight divisions to California-based …
Read More »Woman ‘shot in the face with BB gun’ at busy Epping roundabout in broad daylight
Officers from Essex Police are investigating a group of ‘suspicious’ boys after a woman was allegedly struck in the face by a BB gun pellet. The force received a report of a group of people acting suspiciously at the Four Wantz roundabout in Epping shortly after 5.30pm on Sunday (August …
Read More »Somerset planning: New bid to turn ‘Flemish’ building Subway store into HMO
A second attempt to turn a distinctive building into a shared house, turning garages into charity offices, and installing solar panels on a village hall are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset. Every week, the two …
Read More »‘She looks great!’: Royal fans gush over ‘beautiful’ Kate as glowing Princess of Wales makes public appearance in star-studded video praising Team GB’s Olympian efforts alongside rugged looking Prince William
Fans of the royal family have gushed over a ‘beautiful’ Kate after the Princess of Wales made an appearance alongside Prince William in a star-studded message to Team GB. Kate, who is continuing to undergo preventative chemotherapy, appeared in a special video shot for Team GB featuring a host of …
Read More »Bansky claims new swimming fish artwork on police box
Banksy has confirmed he is behind a new swimming fish artwork which has appeared on a police sentry box in the City of London. It marks the seventh animal-themed piece the elusive street artist has claimed this week by posting a photo of the artworks to his Instagram at 1pm. …
Read More »Thailand to celebrate two major royal anniversaries with special Khon performance Nov 7-Dec 8
Tickets for the performance are available in several price tiers, starting from 600 Baht, with a special rate of 180 Baht for students. The performance will run from November 7 to December 8 at the Thailand Cultural Center. Thailand is set to celebrate two major royal anniversaries with a special …
Read More »Urgent warning NOT to bin old first and second class stamps – check 4-step method to claim back money now – The Sun
MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has warned Brits not to bin old stamps to avoid losing money. All 1st or 2nd class stamps with the Queen’s profile on them became invalid last year in August. 1 A picture of a book of first-class postage stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth’s profileCredit: Reuters However, the finance gurus …
Read More »Harrier Exmoor Waterproof Jacket review: goes the…
Harrier is one of those British brands not many people know about, but they really should. The Peak District-based company produces some excellent value-for-money gear for trail runners, including the Exmoor Waterproof Jacket, the subject of this review. I’ve been using the waterproof shell for a few months, and it’s …
Read More »Red Arrows soar over Scottish capital to mark Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The iconic Red Arrows have wowed the crowds with a dazzling aerobatic display above the Scottish capital for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The nine Hawk aircraft filled the sky over Edinburgh Castle and along the Royal Mile with their signature red, white and blue smoke trails. This was the second of …
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