Royal Mail is expanding its parcel locker network through a partnership with the provider Yeep! and also plans to launch its own proprietary network next year. The postal delivery group, whose London-listed parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) is in the midst of a £3.6 billion recommended takeover offer, is …
Read More »How to banish patio weeds for good using household ingredient we all have
Weeds, much like moss, can pose a significant issue in gardens as they infiltrate the nooks and crannies of patio slabs, making them challenging to eradicate. The battle against weeds can often feel like a losing one. Garden enthusiasts may spend an entire afternoon on their knees, clearing paths and …
Read More »Jay Slater’s family share heart-breaking update about his funeral plans
The family of British teen Jay Slater, who tragically lost his life while holidaying in Tenerife, have called for the funeral service to be a “celebration” of his life. In a heartfelt remembrance, loved ones are encouraging those attending the ceremony on August 10 to wear something blue to honour …
Read More »Hull protests: What we know so far as police injured, travel disrupted and businesses targeted
A planned protest has led to disruption across Hull today. Hundreds of people turned up to Hull’s Victoria Square today, with riot police soon needing to intervene. As the evening progresses, fires have sprung up across the city, businesses are reporting damage and Humberside Police have confirmed some staff have …
Read More »Post Office inquiry: Four key moments and what happens next
The Post Office Horizon IT scandal may well be “the worst miscarriage of justice in recent British legal history”. Jason Beer KC, counsel to the inquiry which has been investigating the scandal, did not put it this way lightly. After four hard-fought years, senior executives reduced to tears, and countless …
Read More »Garden expert shares top tips on how to keep plants watered whilst your on holiday
Now that the summer holidays and warm weather are here many of us will be planning on taking a trip or two this summer. This is a great time for family and friends to spend some extra time together, but it can be tricky for those who have just spent …
Read More »Royal Mail convoy for funeral of ‘loved’ Ilkeston postman
It was Mr Woolley’s manager Lisa Pynegar, 48, who arranged the procession, ensuring all 26 vans from the Ilkeston depot were made available for his funeral. “Lee was just such a good guy and the whole of our depot was just heartbroken when he passed. “Everybody just wanted to come …
Read More »Protesters hurl rocks at taxis transporting NHS nurses in Sunderland riots
In the latest act of violence and disorder as part of the ongoing Sunderland riots, taxis transporting NHS nurses were subjected to attacks by protesters as they threw rocks. Filipino nurses on their way to an emergency hospital shift were unexpectedly caught up in the chaos as rioters set a …
Read More »Prince William and Princess Kate say no to having servants at their Windsor home as they prefer to raise their three children George, Charlotte and Louis on their own
By Sarah Robertson Published: 18:37 EDT, 3 August 2024 | Updated: 06:46 EDT, 4 August 2024 Prince William’s father, as Prince of Wales, relied on a retinue of staff, including four chefs, a butler, three valets, dressers, four assistants, and five house managers. But domestic life for the current Prince …
Read More »Post Office Inquiry: Four Key Moments And What Happens Next
Jason Beer KC, counsel to the inquiry which has been investigating the scandal, did not put it this way lightly. After four hard-fought years, senior executives reduced to tears, and countless heartbreaking stories of the damage caused to the personal lives of sub-postmasters, the Post Office inquiry has finished gathering …
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