Plans for a huge new development in Reading now contain no affordable housing after the developer submitted an amended plan. Hermes Property Unit Trust had submitted plans for more than 600 homes on the site of the empty former Royal Mail depot in Caversham Road. Initially, it was proposed the …
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There was once a time when the London Underground was used for more than just passengers travelling from A to B across the capital. In fact, it’s had many alternative uses throughout history, including being an air raid shelter during the war and a place that many people who came …
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Royal Mail has closed its Swindon delivery office following a coronavirus outbreak. The firm released a statement on its website yesterday stating the closure was due to “resourcing issues” but Wiltshire 999s today learned that this was due to hundreds of staff being sent home following a member of staff …
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Prince Harry has hit back at ‘deeply offensive’ claims about his charity after it emerged campaigners complained to the Charity Commission about an ‘inappropriate use of funds.’ Anti-royal campaign group Republic flagged both Sussex Royal and The Royal Foundation – the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s organisation – to the organisation …
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Desperate drug users are impersonating Police Scotland and Royal Mail staff in an attempt to gain access to high-rise flats on the Hilltown, according to worried residents. Those living in Dallfield Court and Tulloch Court have said they are being “plagued” with continuous call at all hours of the day, …
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There’s always been a big debate about certain towns that are on the outskirts of the capital and if they technically are London. Places like Croydon and Kingston are sometimes deemed Surrey, Bromley and Orpington incorrected labelled Kent and Epping Forest and Dagenham referred to as Essex. During these heated …
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As coronavirus leaves its mark on the economy, more and more people are seeking full and part-time work across Wales. We’ve scoured popular job sites for some of the best opportunities available now. Vacancies range from neighbourhood posties to local council staff and customer service representatives. A number of the …
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* Parcel volume up 38%, letters drop 33% * Says restructuring plans underway * Reiterates outlook for 2020-21 (Rewrites throughout, adds detail, shares) By Yadarisa Shabong and Pushkala Aripaka July 21 (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Mail said its parcel shipments rose 38% in April-June as lockdowns drove a surge in …
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Royal Mail has shipped 117 million more parcels than last year during lockdown as the pandemic triggered a boom in ecommerce. The postal specialist said parcel volumes were up 38% while its domestic account parcel volumes, which exclude Amazon deliveries, saw 64% growth. However the letters market continues to be …
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(Adds details on volumes, context) July 21 (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Mail said on Tuesday it had shipped 117 million more parcels in the June-ended quarter than last year, as people and businesses shifted to online sales during the coronavirus-led lockdown. The company has had a turbulent few years with …
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