A Successful Business Model for Drone Deliveries

Since the first commercially viable drones entered the scene around 2013, drone deliveries have been perceived as one of the sweet spots of the nascent aviation industry. Unfortunately, the state of the regulation and to some extent the technology, has prevented this useful service reaching a higher level of availability, …

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Barry Diller, from mail boy to mogul

At the storied 92nd Street Y venue in New York, Barry Diller, now a sprightly 83, arrived on stage to a rapturous reception. Marking the publication of his memoir, the event featured a home crowd full of Manhattan media folk, some still active and some just enjoying proximity to the …

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Costa and KFC among new Havering food hygiene ratings

Environmental health officers from Havering have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements. Based on guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency, inspectors look to see how clean the facilities are; what food safety management procedures are in place and …

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SMP awards return as 2025 entries open

The Strategic Mail Performance (SMP) awards ceremony returns this September to celebrate achievements across the UK mailing and multichannel marketing sector. Categories will include Sustainable Campaign, Bright Futures and SMP Performance, as the awards spotlight standout green production, rising stars and outstanding campaign results. Lucy Swanston, Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) …

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Man charged with series of drug offences remanded

After a parcel of drugs was intercepted by Royal Mail police searched an address and seized drugs and two phones and a man told them ‘no one will get access’ to them. Adam Toner (38) of Great James Street in Derry appeared at the local Magistrates’ Court charged with a …

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