[ad_1] MAJOR concerns over flooding in the county were raised in Parliament by an Oxford MP. Layla Moran, Lib Dem MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, told the Government on Wednesday that ‘we do not have time to waste’ as she urged the floods minister to fund an alleviation scheme for Abingdon and build the…
[ad_1] A convoy of Royal Mail vans drove through Maidstone as a final farewell to a postman who devoted his life to the service for more than 40 years. Paul Dunmill, 57, from Sutton Valence, passed away on January 30 after a short battle with coronavirus. Some 40 post vans joined the cortège A horse-drawn…
[ad_1] Mike Winkelmann never used to call himself an artist. But that was before he made $3.5 million in a single weekend from selling his artworks. In December, he auctioned off multiple editions of three digital artworks, each priced at $969, and 21 unique works, most of which sold for about $100,000 each. It was…
[ad_1] Since its launch in November, the Ad Net Zero initiative, set up by the Advertising Association, ISBA and the IPA to help reduce carbon emissions in the ad industry, has signed up a good list of supporters — who are also donating funds — although there are some notable exceptions. Holding companies Dentsu, WPP,…
[ad_1] Ad Net Zero, UK advertising’s initiative to help the industry respond to the climate crisis, has announced the 38 companies that make up its supporter base and how they will move forward with the activation of its action plan. According to Ad Net Zero, all named supporters have made a contribution to help the…
[ad_1] One of Britain’s most influential historical women is to be celebrated with a new commemorative coin collection from the Royal Mint. Mary Anning was a fossil-hunter and palaeontologist whose huge discoveries were often overlooked by male-dominated 19th Century scientific communities. Mary was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, in 1799 and spent her life in…
[ad_1] Royal Mail is to add 45 new tri-axle Don-Bur Lifting Deck trailers to its fleet. The new design trailer adds an additional 30% capacity to the number of cages when compared to the three-quarter length Lifting Deck step-frame trailer, as well as providing a 7% fuel saving. According to the manufacturer the larger trailer…
[ad_1] Royal Mail has named several Cambridgeshire postcodes likely to experience delays to the delivery of their post this week due to Covid-related problems. The postal service has said several areas across the country are likely to be affected by delays due to “resourcing issues, associated self-isolation and safety measures.” It is thought that this…
[ad_1] Nearly half of people believe those who lost their job during the pandemic were likely to have been underperforming, a survey has found. In findings that will raise fears over inequalities in Britain, a study of attitudes by researchers at Kings College London showed a significant minority thought a widening post-Covid income gap between…
[ad_1] ROYAL Mail have confirmed services are now ‘recovering’ following delays in Harwich. The town has fallen victim to delays but residents have rallied round their posties throughout a difficult few weeks. In a statement, Royal Mail said: “We’re pleased to confirm, resourcing issues and associated self-isolation at our Harwich Delivery Office have improved, and…