Southend United former training ground blaze

A HUGE fire on the site of Southend United’s former training ground has collapsed the buildings structure, an Essex Fire Service update has confirmed. Firefighters remain at the scene of the fire at the Eastern Avenue building which was previously used as the Southend United training ground. Devastating – Crews worked through …

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SMEs in Wiltshire hit hard by late postal deliveries, says MP

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy Thursday June 26 2025 A quarter of first class postal deliveries in Swindon and Wiltshire are late, hitting Wiltshire SMEs hard, according to new statistics highlighted by Chippenham MP Sarah Gibson. The Liberal Democrat politician has highlighted the situation where only 75.2 per cent of letters …

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Police are ‘on hand’ for popular Henley Royal Regatta

The event attracts thousands of spectators to watch world class rowing over a six-day period.   This year the regatta will run from Tuesday, July 1 until Sunday, July 6.   Chief inspector Matthew Sulley, tactical commander for the event, said: “Henley Royal Regatta is an iconic sporting event that …

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Logistics consolidation and the retailer’s dilemma

Retailers and brands can retain control even as choice in the logistics industry shrinks explains Rory O’Connor, founder and CEO of Scurri.  “The UK delivery landscape is currently consolidating; major players are merging, smaller carriers are being absorbed, and fewer logistics partners are available to retailers, particularly those without Amazon-sized clout. …

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York postmaster runs post office in greenhouse for 30 years

Postmaster Chris Small is celebrating 30 years of running the branch in the family-run Orchard Nurseries at 48, Hopgrove Lane South off Stockton Lane. Inside the glassed-paned greenhouse where plants are grown and sold, the equipment for the part-time post office branch is brought out two mornings a week, then safely …

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