As millions shop online for Christmas, they are being targeted by fraudsters sending scam texts and emails. These claim to be from the courier service DPD or Royal Mail, and say the firm has been unable to deliver an item. Now highly prevalent, they feature a link to a website …
Read More »UK PM Johnson says plans for Christmas must change
The Telegraph Nearly all fish caught in protected areas of British waters end up in EU, investigation finds Nearly all fish caught in a marine protected area off the coast of Britain ended up in the EU, an investigation has found, as trawlermen were accused of “unlawful asset stripping”. A …
Read More »‘Covid-19 is not essentially amusing but the government’s attempts to deal with it are’
Ian Hislop editor of satirical magazine Private Eye and team captain on political panel show Have I Got News For You has every reason to be thoroughly pessimistic. He has stood by print as the Eye’s main medium, even as the pandemic forced yet more of the UK’s media online. …
Read More »Post-Brexit talks grind on as fish spat threatens deal
The Telegraph Nearly all fish caught in protected areas of British waters end up in EU, investigation finds Nearly all fish caught in a marine protected area off the coast of Britain ended up in the EU, an investigation has found, as trawlermen were accused of “unlawful asset stripping”. A …
Read More »Shoppers form huge queues outside Costco and head to high streets in search of gifts
High streets descended into chaos on Saturday as shoppers were left with just hours to buy their Christmas gifts before shops close at midnight tonight in London and South East. The scramble came after Boris Johnson this afternoon revealed that a third of England – including London and swathes of …
Read More »Huge orders for prezzies leads to parcel delays — here’s what to watch out for
FAMILIES have never ordered more prezzies for delivery – leading to huge delays and parcels being left in strange places. Crooks have also found ways to take advantage, with some posing as drivers to steal packages. 5 Families have never ordered more prezzies for delivery – leading to huge delays …
Read More »Crime in Bracknell: Most reported crimes in my area
We have delved into crime figures from the Bracknell South area to see which crimes were the most reported to police. The latest figures available from Police.uk are from October 2020. READ MORE: Student genius solves tricky maths problems (can you solve it) Scroll down to see you area According …
Read More »Royal Mail flooded with millions of Christmas parcels
Royal Mail sorting office in Bristol (CWU/Twitter) A picture has been released showing a Royal Mail sorting office flooded with packages after customers were warned their presents could be delayed over Christmas. The image from a Bristol office revealed a mountain of parcels stacked up on the floor as union …
Read More »Bracknell Forest house prices dropped in October
House prices dropped by 2.4 per cent in Bracknell Forest in October, new figures show. The drop contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area suffer a 0.4 per cent annual decline. READ MORE: Royal Mail in Bracknell speaks out on postal delays The average …
Read More »UK cases pass two million mark
The Telegraph Nearly all fish caught in protected areas of British waters end up in EU, investigation finds Nearly all fish caught in a marine protected area off the coast of Britain ended up in the EU, an investigation has found, as trawlermen were accused of “unlawful asset stripping”. A …
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