Meghan Markle appears to be using a retailer linked to Netflix to produce her As Ever herbal tea – which she sells for three times the price, MailOnline can reveal today. The Duchess of Sussex’s hibiscus, lemon ginger and peppermint teas seem to be made by a firm headquartered in …
Read More »Serco appoints Keith Williams as Board Chair | Company Announcement
Serco appoints Keith Williams as Board Chair Serco Group plc (“Serco” or the “Company”) 26 June 2025 Serco, the international provider of critical government services, today announces the appointment of Keith Williams to the Board as a Non-Executive Director and Board Chair designate. He will join the Board …
Read More »Princess Eugenie is a vision in white as she shows off new toned look at Tate Modern’s 25th anniversary gala- days after glam Royal Ascot appearance
Princess Eugenie has made another showstopping appearance as the royal stepped out for Tate Modern’s 25th anniversary fundraising gala in London, days after she attended Royal Ascot with her family. The younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, was a vision in white as she showed off …
Read More »Commercial sector contracts boost results at architects practice
Leeds and Loughborough-based Watson Batty Architects has reported another strong financial performance with particular strong growth across the commercial/industrial, living and learning sectors. Despite ongoing economic challenges, including key client ISG going into administration last September, the practice has surpassed its performance target by nearly ten per cent, achieving turnover of …
Read More »Royal Mail has admitted its service does not meet standards
It comes as Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis criticised the company for consistently missing delivery targets. In the SO postcode area, only 82.8 per cent of first-class deliveries arrived on time, falling short of the 93 per cent target. Ms Jarvis described the current performance as “failing,” saying: “These missed targets …
Read More »Royal Mail to issue postmark for Armed Forces Day 2025
The postmark will read: “Armed Forces Day 28 June 2025” and aims to raise awareness across the country in the lead-up to the national event. Armed Forces Day, taking place on Saturday, June 28, is an annual opportunity for the public to show support for the entire Armed Forces community. …
Read More »Attacking seagulls divebombing from roofs force posties to abandon their rounds over health and safety fears
Aggressive seagulls divebombing from roofs are forcing posties in a Cornish town to cancel their rounds over health and safety fears – causing deliveries to be delayed due to ‘safety issues.’ Locals in Liskeard have been warned of disruption to their post, as well as to other visitors and key …
Read More »Recap: Paramedics and police called to Hanley
Man in hospital Emergency services were called at 6.40am. A spokeswoman for Staffordshire Police said: “We went to Tontine Street in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, after concerns were raised for the safety of a man. “Colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended and a man was taken to hospital.” The ambulance …
Read More »‘Shocking’ Surrey post delays lead to increased fines and missed appointments, warns MP
Late letters in a Surrey postcode area are leading to increased fines and missed appointments according to one Surrey MP. Chris Coghlan, Liberal Democrat MP for Dorking and Horley, has said he is shocked by the Royal Mail delivery statistics for the RH postcode. The MP said that 72.3% of …
Read More »Dive-bombing seagulls behind Royal Mail delays, postal workers say
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