A ROYAL Mail employee stole £6,000 worth of items over a period of six months while working in Kendal, a court heard. Court documents reveal that Laura Whalley, 38, stole more than 8,000 postal packets between December 30, 2019 and June 18, 2020. The documents state that Ms Whalley committed …
Read More »Covid UK: Whitehall sources pledge ALL over-50s will have vaccine by March
Whitehall sources last night vowed that all over-50s could be vaccinated by the end of March as figures show that more than three million people have already received the Covid jab. The Government is preparing to more than double the pace of the vaccine roll-out next week, with vaccines for …
Read More »New stamps mark UK’s achievements in sport and technology
A set of new stamps is being issued to celebrate the UK’s achievements in areas such as sport and technology. Royal Mail said the four stamps explore some of the ways in which this country leads the way, including creative excellence and a strong sense of community spirit. A set …
Read More »Postal workers in vaccine plea amid deliveries backlog
POSTAL workers say they should be considered for priority Covid-19 vaccines to help keep the service afloat. The calls come amid a Royal Mail delivery backlog due to coronavirus-related absences, which has seen Highbury and Upper Holloway among the worst-affected areas in the country. A spokesperson for the Communications Workers …
Read More »Dismay after award-winning postie is removed from round
VILLAGERS have been left dismayed after an award-winning postie who has served Kingseat for more than three years was removed from his round. As the Press reported just last month, the community had been celebrating after Alan Petrie won the notonthehighstreet ‘Thank You Postie’ campaign thanks to their nominations. Just …
Read More »Covid-19: Isle of Wight ferry companies given £6.5m by government
… other key workers, essential freight and Royal Mail, while also operating our Island Rescue service for rapid-off island transfer of stretcher patients," … Source link
Read More »Royal Horticultural Society garden puts on an impressive show of colour.
Look what’s blooming early! Royal Horticultural Society garden puts on an impressive show of colour… and it’s open to visit if you live nearby Royal Horticultural Society’s garden at Wisley, Surrey, still offers plenty to see It’s open for those lucky enough to live within a short distance ‘There are …
Read More »Six sporting legends you might not know are from Bucks
Bucks has been home to its fair share of famous faces but did you know the county is also the breeding ground from some of the most iconic sporting stars in Great Britain? From professional footballers to equestrian stars and olympians, a lot of sporting talent hails from the region. We’ve compiled …
Read More »Southend postman’s desperate plea to support posties ‘working above normal hours’ during lockdown
A postman from Essex has pleaded with people to ‘get behind their postal workers’ amid criticism for Royal Mail delays. The restrictions imposed upon the country as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have affected many industries and individual companies over the last 10 months. It has had huge …
Read More »The Scottish postman behind 'Sea Shanty TikTok'
The Royal Mail worker has emerged as the source of a worldwide trend on the video sharing app. But instead of dance videos, life hacks and make-up … Source link
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