Last year’s Bowls’ Big Weekend activities brought plenty of people out in the sunshine at Bearsted and Thurnham Bowls Club Lincolnshire lad Jordan Philpott is hoping to propel his bowls career to the next level after being inspired by curling great Eve Muirhead’s golden Beijing heroics, writes Josh Graham. Muirhead’s …
Read More »Kate reunited with Holocaust survivor at royal garden party
The Duchess of Cambridge has said she will “never forget” the story of a Holocaust survivor she met at a Buckingham Palace garden party. Manfred Goldberg, 92, was one of the first guests Kate greeted on Wednesday as rain descended on the third garden party to take place at the …
Read More »Royal Mint unveils its largest coin for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A huge gold coin has been produced by the Royal Mint to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The 220mm diameter 15kg coin was commissioned by a private UK collector for an undisclosed sum. It is the largest coin the Mint says it has ever produced. The £15,000 denomination coin was …
Read More »M&S to shut 32 more stores as it shifts away from town centres
The retailer expects profits to flatline, blaming Brexit, Russia and local and national government policy Marks & Spencer said it will close 32 more stores, saying many have “lost impetus”, blaming Brexit, the war in Ukraine and local and national government policies. The retail chain will shift from multi-floor town …
Read More »MARKET REPORT: Windfall tax plan gives shares an electric shock
MARKET REPORT: Energy giants get an electric shock on reports that the Chancellor is drawing up plans for a windfall tax By Oliver Hail, Proactive Investors, For The Daily Mail Published: 18:03 EDT, 24 May 2022 | Updated: 18:54 EDT, 24 May 2022 It was an uncomfortable day for investors …
Read More »Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Royal Mail (ROYMY)
Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Royal Mail (OTCMKTS: ROYMY) in the last few weeks: 5/24/2022 – Royal Mail was downgraded by analysts at Peel Hunt from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating. 5/23/2022 – Royal Mail had its price target lowered by …
Read More »Stow Robotics acquires majority stake in iFollow
Warehouse automation company Stow Robotics has acquired a majority stake in collaborative autonomous mobile robot (AMR) company iFollow. ‘) } // –> The acquisition of iFollow is backed by Stow Group’s majority shareholder, the Blackstone Group. The partnership with iFollow’s management, who remain on board, is intended to reinforce and …
Read More »Campaign success as post box to be installed on Buckingham estate
After an appeal by Buckingham Town Council and calls from many residents of the St Rumbold’s Fields estate on Tingewick Road, Royal Mail has now agreed to install a post box. The box will be sited close to King’s Sutton Square, in the centre of St Rumbold’s Fields, and will …
Read More »We don’t know if Meghan Markle will visit ill father, says royal author
If Meghan Markle is a compassionate person she will visit her father after his stroke, says royal biographer Tom Bower – who claims the Duchess is not in contact with Thomas Markle Meghan Markle’s father Thomas has been hospitalised after a stroke Tom Bower appeared on GMB today to discuss …
Read More »Unique tribute to popular Chesterfield postman – as he prepares to hang-up his mail bag after 18 years on the job
Knowing this was a box that Phil Jeffery empties while on his daily rounds, Joan Stanley decided to mark his retirement by crocheting a mini Phil, complete with post bag, post box and red van. And, just to make sure he got the message, stitched on the back of the …
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