With Olympic and Great Britain flags flying proudly around Atherton as Keely embarked on her Olympic journey, the town wanted to do something special to celebrate her historic 800m win in Paris. Local councillors had contacted Royal Mail to enquire about painting a postbox gold, as happened in Olympian hometowns following the …
Read More »Cafe to open in Edinburgh scheme at former site of community Post Office
A new cafe is set to open in Drum Brae at the site of a former Post Office. Located on Duart Crescent, the unit has been under renovation for the past few months, with locals reportedly seeing workies coming in and out of the store. It is not known when …
Read More »Coroner makes design recommendation to Jaguar after boy’s death
A coroner has recommended that Jaguar Land Rover add an “intermediary step” to put an electric vehicle in reverse or drive following the death of a seven-year-old boy in Devon. Alfie Tollett was crushed between two vehicles on Wembury Road in Plymstock on 27 February 2023. Coroner Deborah Archer acknowledged …
Read More »Rare Charles Darwin coin on sale in Oldham for £2,000
According to the seller, who is listed as being in Oldham, the coin is “a rare find for any coin collector” and has been listed at £1,999. The coin has Darwin’s face, which is facing a chimpanzee. The coins were produced in 2009 to mark the 200-year anniversary of the …
Read More »Prince Harry responds to UK return rumours as Kate and William prepare for key milestone – Royal family latest news
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Read More »Haverfordwest postmaster celebrates 30 years in post
Nik Ingle, a popular figure in the community, has spent 30 years operating the Dew Street Post Office at 85 Dew Street, Haverfordwest. Commenting on his job satisfaction, Mr Ingle said: “I never have the Monday blues. “I always enjoy coming to work. “No two days are the same and …
Read More »Royal Society confirms UK fusion plant designs are world-leading
An artists’ impression of the Step nuclear fusion reactor © UKAEA Royal Society publishes peer-reviewed papers demonstrating technical progress to deliver STEP, the UK’s first prototype fusion energy powerplant. The UK is leading the way in fusion energy powerplant design, as confirmed by the recent publication of a special Royal …
Read More »Beaconsfield Royal Mail post lady, June Sanderson, retires
June Sanderson started working at the Royal Mail sorting office in Beaconsfield on November 3, 1980, delivering letters and parcels in the surrounding area. On Saturday, August 31, she left her post as a post lady for a well-deserved retirement. Ms Sanderson, 65, said: “I loved the job, but I’m glad …
Read More »Kendal victim of ‘mail direction scam’ still has ‘erratic’ post
Photographer Ian Roper, 79, relies on his post for banking arrangements, medical appointments and general communication as he doesn’t use the internet. In 2022, he was the victim of a possible re-direction scam after his mail was re-routed to an address in Manchester which resulted in money being stolen. READ MORE: Lake District …
Read More »Cambs villagers divided on plans for Post Office shop to sell alcohol
Cambridgeshire villagers are divided on whether their local Post Office and shop should be given a licence to sell alcohol. The owner of Longthorpe Post Office, Mohammad Arif, has applied for a new licence to sell alcohol at the shop, as well as to extend its opening hours. The application …
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