1979: One of the oldest lawn tennis clubs in the world celebrated its centenary. Maidenhead Lawn Tennis Club was understood to have been founded just two years after the first Wimbledon championships – but its exact origins were shrouded in mystery. Members believed it was 100 years old after headed notepaper …
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Strikes by Royal Mail workers will go ahead in the days before Christmas after their union said the company had turned down an offer of negotiations to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said its members will walk out on Friday 23 and …
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State Pensioners are poised for a financial uplift as they will automatically receive a complimentary £150 in their bank accounts. The Warm Home Discount scheme, initiated by the Government in April 2011, is designed to support those on low incomes or pensions in England, Scotland, and Wales with their energy …
Read More »Today’s Golfer revealed that its team had played more than 20,000 golf courses and ranked their top 200. The golf courses have been scored for a variety of factors, including design, setting, memorability, playability, consistency and presentation. Each is then given a total score. Royal Lytham & St Annes in …
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“He was cherished by all those he met and was happiest when out on his bike. Mark spent a large part of his life working for the Royal Mail in South … Source link
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Fei Wang departs Chief Technology Officer position at Saks Off 5th to recharge and embark on next chapter Fei Wang has left Saks Off 5th where he served as Chief Technology Officer. Saks Off 5th, formerly Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, is an American off-price department store chain founded in …
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The royals have several favourite holiday destinations. Usually warm and sunny (but not always), they range from remote castles to secluded island getaways. Princess Kate is set to holiday with her family at Balmoral this month for their annual summer trip to Balmoral, The Mail on Sunday reported. It was …
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Vinted, the popular second-hand clothing app, has reversed a recent update to its delivery options after widespread backlash from users who claimed the changes made selling more difficult. The platform, which boasts over 16 million accounts in the UK, had removed the ability for sellers to choose their preferred couriers, …
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Since the launch of an initiative aimed at preserving access to cash on the high street, approximately 10 banks have been closing every week on average in the UK. Since February 2022, when a voluntary agreement saw major banking groups commit to assessing the impact of every closure, 45 bank …
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