Many services have been impacted over the four-day Easter bank holiday weekend. Typically, businesses close their doors in order to let their employees have time off with their loved ones. And it’s no different at Royal Mail, which usually doesn’t operate on bank holidays. Is there post or deliveries today? …
Read More »Alnwick Food Bank makes fresh appeal for donations after year in which it has delivered over 3,000 food parcels
Tinned food and toiletries are on its wanted list as it continues to provide a much-needed service during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairman Clive Gibson, said: “As summer approaches, the weather improves and vaccinations surge ahead people can be forgiven for thinking that things are going to quickly return to normal. …
Read More »Five scams to be aware of this Easter, including Royal Mail, HMRC, HSBC and NHS
Cumbria Trading Standards are reminding people of banking scams that are circulating. A post on Facebook from them read: “Just a reminder for those who didn’t see our message the other day regarding scam text messages spoofing Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and Lloyds Bank!” It is important you are aware of …
Read More »What is phishing and how to spot email scams?
Cyber crime and phishing is a prevalent danger as more people rely on online shopping, banking and communication. (Picture: Getty) Even while the world continues to battle a pandemic, callous con artists continue to exploit people’s vulnerabilities. Recently, key workers have been targeted in online fraud activity and a Royal …
Read More »Obituary: Ron Sherman – Ringwood postal worker, RAF mechanic, bell ringer and cricket umpire
Ron Sherman spent 40 years with the Post Office A POPULAR Ringwood man who lived almost all of his life in the town and worked for the Royal Mail for four decades has died. Advertisement Ron Sherman, who was 87, was married to his devoted wife Beryl for 64 years, …
Read More »10 Practical Gardening Accessories – The Courier
Ranging from a colourful Bird House to outdoor lights, explore a selection of accessories that can help you get the most out of your garden. We start with a water feature sure to add some style to your green space… 1. 2-Tier Water Fountain © Supplied by Easylife 2 Tier …
Read More »Kate is ‘being very careful to ensure she doesn’t outstrip William’, royal expert claims
Kate Middleton is ‘being very careful to ensure she doesn’t outstrip William’ after Princess Diana taking the limelight from Prince Charles ’caused huge problems’, royal expert claims Duchess, 39, may have learned important lesson from Diana, says Penny Junor Claims Kate is ‘coming into her prime’ and emerging ‘really well’ from …
Read More »Royal Irish reservists return from peacekeeping mission in Cyprus
Around 70 Royal Irish reservists have returned to Northern Ireland following a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cyprus. The men and women from 2 Royal Irish were part of the largest deployment of British Army reservists in decades, as part of the 6 Rifles battlegroup. The soldiers spent the last …
Read More »Meghan Markle will not return to the UK ‘if she can help it’, royal expert claims
Meghan Markle won’t return to the UK ‘if she can help it’ after her ‘monarchy bashing’ interview with Oprah Winfrey caused her to lose the respect and adoration of the British people, a royal expert has claimed. Prince Harry, 36, and Duchess of Sussex, 39, moved to California last year …
Read More »Dingwall man sends clear message to Royal Mail staff over abuse of disabled parking bays
Leslie Mikolajczyk is unhappy with Royal Mail staff with vans parking in disabled spaces and on double yellow lines. Picture: Gary Anthony. A grieving husband is calling on Royal Mail workers to stop parking in disabled bays. Leslie Mikolajczyk (60) from Dingwall says the town’s Royal Mail workers are being …
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