MPs voiced alarm today after it emerged no pennies were produced in the UK last year for the first time in 46 years. The Treasury pledged to keep coppers in circulation earlier this year after an outcry when former Chancellor Philip Hammond suggested they could be scrapped. Bank of England …
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A Cardiff-based construction company has been appointed to redevelop the former Royal Mail building in Newport. Troika Construct has been appointed to transform the building on Mill Street, after its success working on Chartist Tower in the city. The internal demolition has already taken place at Mill Street and Troika …
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Published Aug 7, 2019 at 8:00 am (Updated Aug 7, 2019 at 6:50 am) Notice of the new $5 charge at the post office (Photograph from Facebook) Notice of the new $5 charge at the post office (Photograph …
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It should be compulsory for the landlords of their often high rental shops to be named on the business signs so that customers may contact them directly regarding renewing their many dangerous to all age groups forecourts, the lack of canopy shelters for wheelchairs handrails for the less mobile, and …
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Royal Mail have revealed a set of six Special Stamps that capture beautiful and inspirational views of forests from across the four countries of the UK. Valued for their environmental benefits, such as cleaner air, flood prevention and providing habitats for wildlife, the UK’s forests generate hundreds of millions of …
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Before moving on to the digit doings in this bimonthly feature column, here are some excerpts from the book, “Beautifully Said: Quotes By Remarkable Women and Girls Designed To Make You Think.” These particular sayings might evoke some more personal thoughts and feelings about the two horrific mass shootings that …
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Taylor Wimpey The performance of the Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) (TW.L) share price over the last few weeks has been somewhat surprising in my view. It has edged higher at the same time as Brexit concerns have heightened among some investors. With it being highly dependent on the performance of …
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A jolly holiday! Queen looks elegant in a sky blue outfit as she inspects the guard of honour at Balmoral Castle to mark the official start of her summer break Queen Elizabeth II appeared in very high spirits for official arrival at Balmoral The monarch wore a sky blue jacket …
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There was a big turnout for Glasgow’s Govanhill Carnival last Saturday. The carnival celebrated multiculturalism and diversity in the city. People brought placards against racism and fascism, while others opposed the hated Universal Credit benefit. (Pic: Bob Fotheringham) FBU members should say no to below-inflation offer Firefighters are voting on …
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IT’S JUST 10 days out of a calendar of 365 but the Ekka remains a bookmark in the lives of Queenslanders – whether they exhibit, participate, spectate or just salivate at the best of the best it puts on show every August. The Ekka tells us the seasons are turning. …
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