A chef who ended his life by running in front of a lorry on the A11 had left a note asking family and friends to ‘forget about me’, an inquest has heard. Philip Adams, 32, had battled depression and been upset about not seeing his young daughter more often. Mr …
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Adam Crozier Kantar is negotiating with Adam Crozier, former CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi and UK’s ITV television operator, to take over the chairman slot. The London Times, which reported the talks, stresses that a deal is not imminent. Management consultant Bain Capital paid $4B to WPP last …
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By Michael Baadke In advance of the upcoming London 2020 International Stamp Exhibition, Great Britain’s Royal Mail has announced a selection of stamps in booklets and panes that will be issued to commemorate the show. The international show is taking place May 2-9 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, …
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Sleaford’s MP says she was left in fear after a campaign of harassment and abuse by one of her constituents. Dr Caroline Johnson was sent threatening emails and YouTube videos saying ‘it’s your turn to die doctor’ and ‘exterminate the doctor’ by tormentor Justin Blair. The 50-year-old of North Drive …
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Residents are fuming that they were “not properly consulted” about their roads being blocked in a bid to force people to walk, cycle or take a bus. Lewisham council was accused of putting some people’s lives over others at a heated assembly meeting on Thursday (January 15). A number of …
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Post workers in Bootle during an unofficial walkout last year (Pic: John Carr) Postal workers in Merseyside have called off a planned strike after bosses backed down in a dispute over victimisations. CWU union members at the Bootle and Seaforth delivery office had been set to strike on Saturday of …
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A student who lost his camera after falling foul of an online scam is delighted after being given a new one. Jay Stocks had been left without his camera after selling it on Gumtree to what he thought was a genuine buyer – only for it to turn out the …
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Just briefly: Kantar taps Crozier: Kantar is lining up Adam Crozier, the former ITV and Saatchi & Saatchi CEO, to become its new chairman, according to The Sunday Times, following the market research group’s spin-off from WPP. Crozier’s former roles also include CEO of postal service Royal Mail and the Football Association. …
Read More »Imagine the perils of riding a penny farthing at high speed while wearing only a crude helmet. Suffice it to say, they were known as “boneshakers” for good reason. With front wheels which measured up to two metres in diameter, skilled riders could reach speeds up to 20mph if they …
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A rare Paddington Bear Tower of London 50p coin has sold on eBay for £300. The 50p – which has an engraving of the children’s character standing in front of the London landmark – was first released less than a year ago, in August 2019. The rare coin sold for …
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