To mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway, the Royal Mail has issued a new set of 10 stamps – perfect for railway fans to use on their Christmas Cards. The main set features six of the UK’s most famous locomotives that helped to shape the history of …
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Royal Mail has launched a stunning new set of 10 stamps to mark two centuries of British railway history. The collection celebrates iconic steam locomotives and the pioneering spirit behind the UK’s rail network. Six Legendary Locos Take Centre Stage The main stamp set features six legendary locomotives that transformed …
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SPONSORED Some Labour MPs want the government to move right to increase its ratings. Some want the government to move left. How to square that circle? How about looking at what the left and right agree on? How about bringing the country together? If Labour wants to win votes …
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Footage of the Royal Mail sorting office in Llandudno, appearing to show large amounts of undelivered post, was shared with Janet Finch-Saunders, MS for Aberconwy. The video has not been shared with the Pioneer or with Royal Mail due to what Mrs Finch-Saunders described as a “risk” of whistleblower(s) being …
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A POST box in Binfield Heath will become one of Oxfordshire’s first “post boxes of the future”. The post box in Arch Hill is being upgraded by Royal Mail to an automated solar-powered system with a drop-down drawer in which to post parcels as big as a shoebox. The existing …
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Stuart Anderson, MP for South Shropshire, has said many people in Bridgnorth have contacted him to complain about the postal service in the town. Residents in the town have complained that delays in receiving mail have resulted in missed medical appointments and important documents not being delivered to them. In …
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Celebrate an Aussie Christmas with new Bluey coins from the Royal Australian Mint. Available in a festive ornament, perfect for collectors. Source link
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NEED TO KNOW Prince Harry and King Charles had a recent reunion, but there will be no changes to the Duke of Sussex’s royal role Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their royal roles in 2020, and it was made clear that they can’t be “half-in, half-out” A …
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A popular and hard-working couple are retiring after 26 years running Post Barn Post Office, Chatham. Earlier this year, Ameet and Parita Patel also retired from running Gillingham Post Office. However, the customers they know so well needn’t worry, the couple will continue to work part-time at both branches during …
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King Charles travelled to the South Cumbrian town to mark the port being officially granted Royal status—an honour announced in March this year in recognition of the town’s unique and critical contribution to the UK’s nuclear submarine building programme and national security. The King was greeted by cheering crowds and …
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