The new stamp set was designed to celebrate the Chinese New Year, and marks the first time a triangular shape has been used by any British postal administration The Isle of Man Post Office is marking the Chinese Year of the Ox, which begins on February 12, with a new …
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A BRAVE little girl who spent Christmas undergoing vital treatment in hospital has been handed a magical treat at the start of the new year. Big-hearted Ann Chapman, manager of the Pendine Park’s Bodlondeb care home in Wrexham, has been busy baking a delightful unicorn-themed cake for four-year-old Mali Hilditch …
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A man who returned a medal to a POW’s family is now looking for descendants in the Rossendale area. Charlie Bell, managed to track down the nephew of POW John Carley who died in the Second World War to return a sports medal from 1935. And now he is hoping …
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Mercer Global Advisors, a large nationwide RIA that has grown via dozens of acquisitions, announced another deal: the purchase of Kays Financial Advisory, an Atlanta-based wealth management firm. Founded in 1985 by Scott Kays, the 17-person firm serves about 700 clients. A Form ADV filed in early December lists Kays’ …
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Residents have reported weeks-long delays in the postal services around Islington. The problem, which first emerged in late November or early December, seems to have particularly impacted the Holloway area, this newspaper understands. One resident, who contacted the Gazette, was told by a postman that workers are clearing a backlog at the sorting …
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2020 in review Prince Harry said to have been “personally affronted” by a story published by the Mail on Sunday which claimed he turned his back to the Royal Marines after stepping down as senior royal in late March 2020. Prince Harry said in papers …
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A Memorial University professor is criticizing what he calls a flawed and secretive approach to addressing Newfoundland and Labrador’s troubling financial situation. “I think that the process is broken,” said Russell Williams, a professor in MUN’s political science department, Wednesday. “It’s become a bit of a waste of time … …
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A former tabloid journalist who survived a brutal acid attack has been selected to contest Paisley for the Scottish Conservatives at May’s Holyrood election. Russell Findlay spent more than 25 years working for national newspapers including the Sunday Mail, sister title of the Paisley Daily Express. And the 48-year-old said: …
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Post has been delayed in Hatfield, Welham Green, Brookmans Park and Essendon. The Royal Mail has said it’s “very sorry” that “resourcing issues” at its Hatfield Delivery Office have caused the delays. This will likely affect deliveries in parts of AL9 and AL10 areas this week, and into next week. Royal …
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S now showers and freezing fog are set to sweep the UK in the coming days, with severe weather warnings covering most of the nation. Wintry conditions will be brought on by a “bank of rain” in the early hours with snow on the way later on Thursday, Met Office …
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