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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King Frederik of Denmark looked to be in high spirits as he enjoyed the tennis on day eight of Wimbledon this afternoon – without his wife, Queen Mary. He was seated in the revered royal box at SW19, and was seen grinning as he chatted up a storm with the …
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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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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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Open this photo in gallery: “Joining forces with Royal Gold will amplify the strengths of Sandstorm’s portfolio and unlock new opportunities for our shareholders,“ said Sandstorm CEO Nolan Watson. Royal Gold Inc. RGLD-Q is bidding $5-billion for Vancouver-based Sandstorm Gold Ltd. SSL-T and Horizon Copper Corp. HCU-X in a pair …
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“I didn’t know that existed and what a good idea.” That’s the reaction David Cott usually receives when he shows vehicles from his collection – which has certainly been turning heads around the country. David has been collecting Royal Mail Post Buses since 1990, and has now amassed some 17. …
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On the morning of October 10, 1918, the RMS Leinster set sail from Kingstown to Holyhead, packed with civilians, postal workers, and military personnel. Within the hour, she was torpedoed by a German U-boat—her destruction swift, her loss devastating. In 1895, the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company ordered four …
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The King has called on the nation to remember the ‘extraordinary courage and compassion’ in the face of the horrors of the July 7 bombings two decades on from the terror attack that rocked Britain. In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the atrocity, Charles said his ‘heartfelt …
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Amid a tough economic environment and weak business confidence to invest in fleet renewal, the UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market continues to perform poorly. Registrations fell by 12.1% to 156,048 units in the first half of 2025, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor …
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Marcus Fakana, of Tottenham, north London, received a royal pardon from Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Detained in Dubai said. The group’s chief executive, Radha Stirling, said Mr Fakana “is currently recovering”, adding in a statement: “His case has attracted significant public attention due to concerns about …
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