Artist and sculptor, Tim Pomeroy, is challenging visitors to see how many studios they can visit during the Arran Open Studios weekend. Photograph: AOS. Arran Open Studios (AOS) organisers have issued a challenge to supporters to see how many studios they can visit during the event which takes place next …
Read More »PayPoint reports positive quarter in trading update
Shopping divisional net revenue increased by 0.6% to £16.5m (Q1 FY25: £16.4m). Service fee net revenue increased by 7.8% to £5.7m (Q1 FY25: £5.3m) driven by a combination of further PayPoint One/Mini site growth to 20,388 (31 March 2025: 20,275) and the annual RPI service fee increase New Store Growth …
Read More »Ex-Royal Mail pension boss joins SEI master trust | People News
Hogg will also serve as a member of the master trust’s risk and operations sub-committee, SEI said in a press release. He was most recently chief executive of the National Grid UK Pension Scheme, a role he held from 2018 to 2024. During this period he oversaw significant derisking transactions, …
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Members of the Whiting Bay Club of Drama and Music in a scene from Knock, Knock Who’s There? which was performed last year. Photograph: WBCDM. Whiting Bay Club of Drama and Music will be hosting its annual summer performance with a play called Four Sinister Bookworms. To continue reading this …
Read More »King Charles Launches Royal Dog Treats Made at Balmoral Castle
It’s no secret that the royals love their dogs. Now, King Charles has a new, extra special treat in store for dogs around the world. Balmoral Castle, the royals’ official summer residence in Scotland, has debuted a new line of Royal Dog Treats for “your four-legged prince or princess.” Described …
Read More »Fears for Claire’s stores after US owner files for bankruptcy
Claire’s Accessories faces an uncertain future on UK high streets after its US parent business filed for bankruptcy. US-based fashion accessories and jewellery business Claire’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a court in Delaware, according to new filings. It is the second time the group has declared bankruptcy, …
Read More »PayPoint group net revenue rises 7.5% to £42.2m
PayPoint’s group net revenue increased by 7.5% to £42.2m in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year, up from £39.2m in the same period last year. As part of its strategy, PayPoint has launched a New Store Growth Specialist role to support retail partners in driving revenue growth through …
Read More »How Andrew could be stripped of his ‘Prince’ title when William becomes king as scandal-hit duke faces fresh turmoil over claims in bombshell royal book
The future King William may be able to strip his disgraced uncle, the Duke of York, of his titles, a Royal expert claims. Prince Andrew’s scandalous and faux pas-ridden life – from the scores of alleged sexual conquests to his boorish and vulgar character – has been outlined in extracts …
Read More »Eastbourne woman ‘nearly missed cancer check due to late letter’
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde, who has raised the issue of late postal deliveries in the House of Commons, said residents were being “let down” by the “bigger bosses at Royal Mail who have failed to sort out their organisation”. Having visited local delivery depots, the MP said staff were “pulling …
Read More »Royal Mail delivers on its pledge to revamp its rundown post office building
THE Royal Mail has delivered on its pledge to revamp its rundown main post office in Newquay town centre. The company has given the side of the building in East Street a new lick of white paint to cover over the graffiti and tags that had been daubed on the …
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