Colchester has been listed as one of the most romantic places in the UK, latest research shows. The study carried out by the Royal Mail revealed the top 20 ‘romantic hotspots’ in Britain. Colchester has made it on to the list, but not thanks to its history or cultural highlights. …
Read More »Can ‘happiness in a box’ help you through lockdown?
Almost a year since the first lockdown, and the pandemic continues to hold us in its stubborn grip. Schools remain closed until at least March; it’s half term but we can’t even take children to the playground; holidays – even in this country! – remain uncertain, and feeling uplifted is …
Read More »Royal Mail postman ‘left’ elderly woman lying in snow
Distressing vision has emerged of the moment a postman appears to leave an elderly woman lying on the frozen ground following a fall outside her home. A neighbour’s doorbell camera captured the interaction between grandmother-of-two Patricia Stewart, 72, and the Royal Mail employee while he was completing a delivery in …
Read More »Dacre’s bid for watchdog role may rekindle old conflicts
History aside, the new chairman would join Ofcom at a pivotal moment for its future. In the coming months the regulator will become the enforcer of new laws to rein in Google and Facebook by holding them accountable for harmful online content. A failure to comply could lead to painful …
Read More »Royal Mail issue depot scam warning to UK customers
Royal Mail has warned customers about a new “depot scam” currently doing the rounds in the UK. The latest scam involves a fake email telling customers about a missed parcel delivery. The email asks customers to settle a fee and provide their personal details. One recipient posted the message on Twitter and said: “I …
Read More »Anger as village goes without post for a week
RESIDENTS across a large area of Richmondshire have been left without post for seven days after what is believed to be a major blunder by Royal Mail. It is believed that around 23 out of 40 Royal Mail postal workers have been advised to take annual leave this week due …
Read More »Scots family say Royal Mail ignored complaints over ‘knackered’ postman who refused to help fallen pensioner
The family of a pensioner who was left sprawling in her driveway by a postman say Royal Mail chiefs have ignored their complaints. Footage last week showed a Royal Mail postie refusing to help Patricia Stewart, 72, who had fallen outside her home near Falkirk in sub-zero temperatures Patricia, who …
Read More »Biden says all Americans must ‘defend the truth’ – Orange County Register
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on former President Donald Trump’s second Senate impeachment trial (all times local): 11:00 p.m. President Joe Biden is responding to the acquittal of Donald Trump by stating that all Americans, especially the nation’s leaders, have a duty and responsibility “to defend the truth and to …
Read More »Princess Eugenie set to give newborn son middle name Stamp
Princess Eugenie is set to give newborn son middle name Stamp in honour of 19th century Governor of the Bank of England Princess Eugenie gave birth to baby boy on Tuesday at Portland Hospital The 30-year-old is yet to announce the name of the lad, 11th in line to the …
Read More »By appointment to… the Royal bunions! Suffering Camilla forks out £180 for soothing trainers
By appointment to… the Royal bunions! Suffering Camilla forks out £180 for soothing trainers Duchess of Cornwall has long complained of painful effects of Royal walkabouts Mail on Sunday can reveal the Duchess has invested in £179 Sole Bliss trainers The fashionable shoes are designed by podiatrists to provide extra …
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