A former Royal Marine Commando and bodyguard to A-list stars was found hanging in full military uniform, following a battle with PTSD, an inquest heard. Corporal Ashley Bernard Nickless was discovered by a friend at his home in Llysfaen, in Conwy, on November 22 2019, after she became concerned by …
Read More »All-in-one e-commerce shipping platform enters UK market
Sendcloud, a provider offering an all-in-one shipping platform for e-commerce businesses, has announced a launch into the UK market. The company notes that online sales in the UK have skyrocketed lately, showing year-on-year growth in August of 51.6%, with further growth set to come from demand outside the UK in …
Read More »Black History Month: UK postboxes change colour to honour Black Britons – art and culture
Four of Britain’s distinctive red postboxes have been painted black and gold and adorned with images by or of illustrious Black Britons, in a novel way of celebrating Black History Month. One of Britain’s most recognisable symbols, red pillar boxes appear on countless postcards and souvenir items, while tourists can …
Read More »Prince Philip is ‘very disappointed’ by Meghan Markle’s failure to ‘support the monarchy’
Prince Philip is ‘very, very disappointed’ by Meghan Markle’s failure to ‘support the monarchy’ and her husband, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, who gave up his naval career to support the Queen, 94, when she ascended the throne in 1952, was ‘irritated’ when the Duchess …
Read More »Beloved Burton Royal Mail worker dies at just 43
A moving tribute has been paid to a much-loved mother and Royal Mail worker who has died at the age of just 43. The instantly recognisable red Royal Mail vans lined Ashby Road in Burton forming a special guard of honour as Louise Mortlock made her final journey to Bretby …
Read More »Ideas for more museums grow
TRANSFORMING Bradford’s empty, historic buildings into museums could be the key to rejuvenating its traditional high street, the Civic Society has said. It follows a call from the English Civic Museums Network to fund local museums in a bid to “reawaken English city centres” and has since led to a …
Read More »Comedian Munya Chawawa renames Postman Pat ‘Postman Brap’ in hilarious response to black Royal Mail postboxes
On Wednesday (30 September), the postal service unveiled the four black postboxes, which are placed in London, Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast and each honour an influential black British figure, such as Mary Seacole or Lenny Henry. The idea was mocked by British comedian Chawawa, who has produced a number of …
Read More »Staff member at Grimsby’s Royal Mail office tests positive for Covid-19
A member of staff at Royal Mail’s Grimsby delivery office has tested positive for Covid-19. Royal Mail said the member of staff is now recuperating at home, and that everything is being done to keep people as safe as possible. The building has also been extensively cleaned since the positive …
Read More »Pak govt to push for Nawaz Sharif”s deportation from UK
By Sajjad Hussain (Eds: Updating with more details, quotes) Islamabad, Sep 30 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked relevant authorities to take steps to bring back PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif from London and to ensure that he faces the corruption cases pending against him in the courts, according …
Read More »Royal Mail confirm major changes to Special Delivery guarantee delivery times
Royal Mail have announced several changes to the special delivery guaranteed services due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve put together what you need to know. When did the changes come into effect? The change came into effect on Monday, September 28, and impacts the 9am and 1pm guaranteed …
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