The flag was flying proudly. The flag was flying proudly on a rain-soaked day at the town’s Memorial Gardens to mark Trafalgar Day. The Rev John Morley, chaplain for Market Harborough Royal Naval Association, secretary Pat Middleton and member Valerie Marsdon raised the white ensign to mark and celebrate the …
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Butlin’s records four cases of Covid-19 among workers at one venue as staff fear visitors are being put at risk while the resort stays open A worker at Skegness said they feared safety of employees was being put at risk But Butlin’s said all venues have been subject to ‘robust …
Read More »Royal Mail to hire 33,000 temporary Christmas staff
Royal Mail are looking to take on 33,000 temporary workers to help out during the busy Christmas period – with jobs available in locations across the country. We’ve put together everything you need to know. ‘Record number’ of seasonal workers wanted The postal service typically employs between 15,000 and 23,000 extra staff between …
Read More »Thomas Cook offering ‘virus free’ travel money
Written by: Emma Lunn 26/10/2020 The recently-relaunched online travel agent is offering consumers freshly printed, virus-free notes for peace of mind. Thomas Cook customers can order foreign currency money online or via a dedicated app. They have the option of receiving “Clean Currency” which is brand new, freshly printed, virus-free Euros …
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Read More »Britain’s biggest hoard stuffed into one-bedroom flat sells for £160,000 at auction
The secret treasure trove of Britain’s biggest hoarder has sold at auction for more than £160,000. Ramann Shukla amassed the 60,000-item collection in his one-bedroom flat and his late mother’s terraced house. The bachelor kept the hoard secret from his family and colleagues at the charity shop where he worked. …
Read More »The Hut Group sales jump 39% as shoppers increase online spending during pandemic
Online beauty retailer The Hut Group saw sales rise 39 per cent in its latest quarter as the pandemic helped to boost internet shopping. The group, which owns a collection of beauty brands and licences its technology platform to other companies, reported sales of £378.1m for the quarter to 30 …
Read More »Prince William and Kate Middleton bake cakes for care home residents
The Great Royal Bake Off! Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George surprise care home residents with cakes they made and decorated with poppies – with a helping hand from Mum and Dad! Royal British Legion shared picture of ‘delicious’ cakes with Poppy decorations Baked by Prince George, seven, Princess …
Read More »earn extra cash working for Tesco, Royal Mail and Amazon
IF you want to make some extra cash ahead of Christmas, there’s plenty of companies hiring seasonal workers. From delivery driving and warehouse work to sitting at the checkout counter there’s plenty of opportunities to earn a little extra in the run up to the festive period. 4 Amazon is …
Read More »Porn baron says estranged wife stole his mail as he denies ignoring letters about driving offences
The 7th Baron Feversham, 52-year-old Jasper Orlando Slingsby Duncombe, was accused of driving his blue two-litre Audi without reasonable consideration An aristocrat nicknamed The Porn Baron today claimed his estranged wife has been stealing his mail in the midst of an acrimonious divorce – as he defended himself against ignoring …
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