A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Melksham. Paramedics treated the 55-year-old woman in Berryfield Park on Thursday (13 March). Police blocked the road, close to Semington Road, for while emergency services attended. The casualty was taken to hospital for treatment, but here …
Read More »Cumbernauld delivery office: How the CWU is enforcing Royal Mail’s USO reform pilots
Underhand methods employed by Communication Workers Union (CWU) officials to impose “USO reform” pilots at 37 delivery units across the UK have been exposed by events at Cumbernauld, one of the targeted sites in Scotland. The delivery office of around 40 staff is scheduled to become only the second unit …
Read More »Swindon woman jailed for stabbing teenage boy in neck at party
A Swindon woman has been jailed for stabbing a teenage boy in the neck at a party. Drew Stanton-Foreman previously pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on Monday (17 March). The 21-year-old, of Redhouse Way, smashed a champagne glass before …
Read More »Royal fans claim they’ve spotted something suspicious about Meghan’s green-themed St Patrick’s Day waffles
Meghan Markle has been accused of faking her St Patrick’s Day waffles after royal fans noticed something weird about them. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, posted Instagram videos that showed her using a waffle maker to create a Shamrock green holiday-themed breakfast to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint with her family. She filmed herself whisking …
Read More »Biker ‘attempting overtake crashed head-on into lorry’, police say
A biker was ‘attempting to overtake when he crashed head-on into a lorry’ on the A361 north of Highworth on Monday (17 March), according to police. Sergeant Rich Hatch, from the Serious Collision Investigation Team, said members of the public who stopped to help may be traumatised by what they …
Read More »Scottish postmaster victims destroyed by Horizon IT scandal ‘left behind’ as campaign group launched
Scottish postmasters whose lives were destroyed by the Horizon IT scandal have been forced to set up a new campaign group claiming they have been “left behind”. The newly formed Scottish Postmasters for Justice and Redress will launch at the Scottish Parliament next month with the hope of reaching more …
Read More »Funeral Notices
David BrianFURNIVALWe are sad to announce the passing of David (Dave) Furnival on Monday 10th March 2025 at home after a heroic fight against lung cancer. Dave was a Coventry man through and through, for the last 29 years working as postie and delivery driver for Royal Mail. Loving partner …
Read More »Two posties deployed to Harray amid delivery disruption
featured newsMarch 18, 2025 at 11:38 am Royal Mail service has been disrupted in Harray, with some residents reporting no deliveries for over ten days. Two postal workers have been deployed to Harray to “return deliveries to normal” after some residents reported not receiving any letters or parcels for over …
Read More »99 year old club volunteer presented with long service award
There are just 12 active athletics volunteers recorded on our membership database who are aged over 95. Ernie Cripps is one of them. England Athletics CEO Chris Jones, Chair of East Midlands Regional Council Jane Pidgeon, and Club Support Manager Heidi Bradley recently paid a visit to Derby Athletics Club …
Read More »Saints: How fans can take part in unique light show
As part of a “Ten Title Celebration,” the club has partnered with a fan engagement group to bring a special phone light show at their match against Warrington Wolves. The game takes place at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday, March 21. The celebration will include appearances from special guests …
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