The Post Office has already announced it is shifting its last remaining standalone shops to the franchise model that the majority are run on, which grants franchise-holders the right to offer Post Office services alongside other retail services. However, depending on the results of the consultation, there could be a …
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A man who admitted murdering his 21-year-old girlfriend at her home and attempting to cover up her death has been jailed for 23 years. Phoenix Spencer-Horn’s body was found on Glen Lee in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, in November last year. At the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, Judge …
Read More »Ministers are to consider handing over ownership of the Post Office to its operators after the Horizon IT scandal. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published a green paper, starting the first big review of the scandal-plagued organisation in 15 years. The review, which will run until 6 …
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MP blasts Ofcom for Royal Mail delivery cuts. The latest unauthorised encampment of travellers moved … Source link
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By Barrie Hudson – 14 July 2025 Community A motorcyclist in his sixties is in a life-threatening condition in hospital following what the police describe as a single-vehicle collision. The man at one point discharged himself from hospital, only to be readmitted hours later.Swindon Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, …
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SEREMBAN, July 14 — The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (PSA) has received royal assent from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, paving the way for Parliament to operate as an independent entity, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul. He said the effective date of implementation of …
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The hush-hush meeting was held at a private members’ club in London, not far from Clarence House King Charles and Prince Harry(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) There’s a chance a bitter royal rift may soon come to an end after secret meetings were held between King Charles and Prince Harry’s …
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After two action-packed weeks at SW19, the 2025 Wimbledon Championships come to an end this afternoon in what’s set to be an action-packed men’s final. And as Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, 22, takes on Italy’s Jannik Sinner, 23, on Centre Court, a group of VIPs will have the very best seats …
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Co-op Co-op and Royal Mail have inked a partnership deal to roll-out parcel lockers at the convenience retailer’s stores. The first ones will launch in summer, with plans for lockers at 100 stores. These will allow people to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns 24/7. Collection will also be …
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Broughton-in-Furness saw its Post Office and shop close in June when the postmaster decided to retire. This left the town looking for a solution and prompted members of the local community to start their own initiative. Plans are in place to set up a brand-new community-run post office, shop and …
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