Millennium Dome architect Richard Rogers has died aged 88. Lord Rogers, who also designed the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Lloyd’s of London building, “passed away quietly” on Saturday evening, Freud Communications’ Matthew Freud told the PA news agency. Lord Rogers was born in 1933 to an Anglo-Italian family …
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O Holy Night has topped a poll to find the nation’s favourite Christmas carol, beating Silent Night to the top spot. Gustav Holst’s version of In The Bleak Midwinter came in at number three and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing was in fourth, in an annual survey by Classic FM. …
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Royal Mail has fired a postman who left a 72-year-old woman lying in the snow after her front door collapsed. Royal Mail has fired postie Thomas McCafferty after he abandoned pensioner Patricia Stewart in the snow after she fell from her doorstep in Falkirk, Scotland. Royal Mail has fired a …
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Christmas deliveries could be delayed, with some shops planning to close early ahead of 25 December. With fears growing over the new Omicron variant, which is running rampant through the country, it’s thought the festive period could be badly affected. According to reports, with the numbers of infected rising each …
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Pictured: Prince Philip joking with crew of Royal Yacht Britannia on Christmas Day 1956 (the last time the Queen spent December 25 alone) Never-before-seen photograph of Prince Philip was taken on Christmas Day 1956 Taken thousands of miles away as the Queen prepared for her festive broadcast Image is a poignant …
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Tuesday, December 21 The last date for 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For, Royal Mail 24 and Royal Mail Tracked 48 is Tuesday, December 21. Wednesday, December 22 The last date for Royal Mail Tracked 24 services is Wednesday, December 22. Thursday, December 23 The last date for …
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The balance of power is changing in the UK parcel delivery market. Amazon is also a major confusion as it challenges Royal Mail, the market leader that is expected to be one of the toughest Christmass for UK courier companies. With Labor market is the tightest in 40 years Worker …
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For those who haven’t finished off their Christmas shopping, the new Covid variant may have thrown a spanner in the works. Royal Mail recently announced that due to their employees self-isolating and calling in sick, deliveries of cards and present could be delayed in the lead up to Christmas. Their …
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The balance of power is shifting in Britain’s parcel delivery market. And yet again Amazon is the main disrupter as it challenges market leader Royal Mail in what is expected to be one of the toughest Christmases for UK couriers. With the labour market the tightest in four decades and worker availability expected to …
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Royal Mail has revealed this year’s most-wanted presents after receiving thousands of letters from children to Santa. PIC: PA Favourites such as Lego, Playmobil and Barbie are all in the top 10, as well as board games and Scalextric. The Playmobil range tops this year’s list, with the Barbie Dream …
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