Fire crews rescue Royal Mail van from flood water

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Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Cineworld has become the latest major employer to announce big job cuts in the UK since the Covid-19 crisis began. The cinema chain said it would close all of its Cineworld and Picturehouse theatres temporarily, with thousands of jobs affected. Many of these are likely to only be temporary cuts. …

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Six new British stamps celebrate pollinating insects

By Denise McCarty Pollinating insects are pictured on Great Britain’s Brilliant Bugs set of six stamps issued Oct. 1 by Royal Mail. In announcing the stamps, Royal Mail said: “Pollinators are responsible for pollination of vast quantities of food crops for humans and farm animals and the pollination of wild …

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Street behind Hull Royal Infirmary blocked by crash

A Hull road had to be closed close to Hull Royal Infirmary after crash involving a cyclist. Argyle Street, alongside the hospital, had been blocked by police according to reports from drivers using surrounding routes tonight. Humberside Police officers and paramedics were reported to be at the scene – something …

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