I am writing in response to the concern raised by Serena Nuttall (Letters, 10 April) regarding postal votes cast in upcoming elections arriving after the deadline of 10pm on polling day and being ineligible to be counted. Given the very rapid decline in service levels provided by Royal Mail, the …
Read More »Singapore prime minister says he will step down on May 15 and hand post to his deputy
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will relinquish his office on May 15 and hand the post to his deputy Lawrence Wong, his office said Monday. Lee, 72, will formally advise the city-state’s president to appoint Wong, who is currently deputy prime minister and finance minister, to …
Read More »STUC Congress 2024 Scottish Trade Union Congress unanimously backs calls to defend postal services and workers
THE Scottish Trade Union Congress has unanimously backed calls to defend vital postal services and workers. Concerns have been growing among workers and customers that the universal service obligation (USO) on Royal Mail could be under threat. The USO guarantees a one-price-goes-anywhere service across the UK six days a week, but despite assurances from the then …
Read More »Matlock postbox topper destroyed by fire 'absolutely shocking' – BBC
Royal Mail said all the mail inside was removed and not damaged. Tracey Fudge Postbox topper before it was damaged by fire in Asker Lane, Matlock … Source link
Read More »Counterfeit stamp fines must be suspended, Royal Mail told
Meanwhile Baroness Altmann, vice chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Consumer Protection, said the law should be changed so that only the Post Office can sell stamps. The former pensions minister said: “We actually got caught out by that last year. My uncle had his birthday last summer and …
Read More »Prince Edward and Sophie are ‘setting the perfect example’ for Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on how to be a successful ‘spare’, royal expert claims
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are ‘setting the perfect example’ for Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, a royal expert has claimed. Prince Edward and his wife Sophie were granted their new titles in March 2023 to commemorate the Duke’s 59th birthday and have stepped up their royal duties in the …
Read More »The seven tricks to banish greys – and make salon colour last longer, by royal hairdresser RICHARD WARD
The sun is out, the birds are tweeting … and those grey hairs are glowing like a halo in the bright light of spring, sending many of us sprinting to the salon. But the monthly visits to keep our roots under control do not come cheap — so how can …
Read More »Stamford Bridge Closure From 20th May 2024 For 10 Weeks
An essential repair scheme designed to strengthen the historic road bridge at Stamford Bridge, near York, is due to begin on Monday 20 May. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £350,000 in repairing and improving road safety on the Grade II listed structure, following years of damage. Unavoidably, …
Read More »‘WONDERFUL COMMUNITY’: Amersham’s finest celebrated at Citizen of the Year awards
Amersham’s finest residents were celebrated a special council awards ceremony last month. Following on from the Amersham Town Council’s Annual Town Meeting at Amersham Free Church on March 27, town mayor councillor Elizabeth Shepherd presented the 2024 Amersham Town Council Citizen of the Year Awards. Angela Loewi was named as …
Read More »Warwickshire PCC Election 2024: Postal Votes issued
Ballot papers have been sent out to postal voters across the District for next month’s Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner election. 19,595 postal vote packs for people registered to vote by post have now been issued by Stratford-on-Avon District Council. Due to a change in legislation and new provisions from …
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