Salford University graduate Maria Eftimova fell to her death while out hiking in Wales Maria Eftimova died in a fall while out hiking(Image: UGC) A 28-year-old former University of Salford student fell to her death while out hiking in the Welsh mountains with friends. Maria Eftimova had gone to Tryfan …
Read More »Novuna Vehicle Solutions grows fleet to 113,000 amid major new wins
Novuna Vehicle Solutions, part of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK Plc, has published its annual results, revealing a rise in its fleet size and value on the back of major new fleet contracts. Novuna Vehicle Solutions grew its fleet from 109,000 to over 113,000 vehicles during FY24/25 The mobility specialist – which …
Read More »Rituals To Open New Store In Royal Tunbridge Wells
Advertisement Rituals is preparing to open its latest retail store in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells on 11 June 2025. The new 133.4 square metre space will offer the brand’s full selection of bath, body, and home items, all rooted in its philosophy of encouraging everyday wellbeing and self‑care. The …
Read More »Competitions regulator probes plans from Yorkshire based Evri to merge with DHL | News
The Competition and Markets Authority says it will look into whether the deal could “result in a substantial lessening of competition” Evri’s distribution centre at Barnsley Author: Holly Williams, PAPublished 10 hours ago Yorkshire based Evri’s deal to merge with rival DHL’s UK parcel arm is being investigated by the …
Read More »Royal Mail celebrates the Royal Observatory Greenwich in June 12 issue
By David Hartwig A set of six stamps in a June 12 issue from Great Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates the history of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, and four stamps in a June 12 souvenir sheet honor clockmaker John Harrison and his marine timekeepers. June 2025 marks 350 years since a …
Read More »MP asks Government to deliver ban on low-level letterboxes in new Bill
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Read More »Limavady Printing Company closes down
Northern Irish printer Limavady Printing Company has gone into administration and closed its doors. With its main print facility based just outside Limavady, just east of Londonderry, as well as a stationery store and a card and gift store in Limavady town centre, the business offered design and printing, sign …
Read More »King Charles holds emotional private reunion with former Royal Navy mates at Buckingham Palace
The King has held an emotional private reunion for ‘old shipmates’ from his time serving in the Royal Navy at Buckingham Palace – even sharing a few ‘salty tales’. Charles, 76, paid for the event privately to bring together some of those he served with as a young man, as …
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The King hosts private reception at Buckingham Palace Earlier today, the King hosted a private Reception at Buckingham Palace for old shipmates from his naval days and representatives of associated organisations. © GettyThe King hosted a private reception There were 400 guests in attendance, including previous shipmates and their partners …
Read More »King reunites with old Royal Navy shipmates for trip down ‘memory sea-lane’
The special private reception, staged for the King’s fellow sailors, was staged following a personal request from Charles, who funded the event himself. The 76-year-old monarch, who served in the Royal Navy between 1971 and 1976, was said to be “greatly looking forward” to the catch-up with his former comrades …
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