I had to laugh at concerns that a reduction in Royal Mail deliveries would affect NHS patients (Plans for Royal Mail delivery cuts could risk patient safety, NHS leaders warn, 6 April). I’m under the care of two NHS departments. From one I get digital letters, as is my preference …
Read More »An American refused to believe this could possibly have happened to a mail delivery and it’s today’s funniest, most exasperating thing – Page 2 of 2
John Plunkett. Updated April 10th, 2024 10. Ok Brice, cutting my losses here, enjoy being stubborn and wrong. — James Felton (@JimMFelton) April 9, 2024 11. No no don’t leave me with you twat followers that’s not exactly fairAt least tell me about the magnets (were they cool designs) — …
Read More »Royal Mail new stamps celebrate Viking history in Britain
New stamps are being issued that celebrate the history and legacy of Vikings in Britain. The eight stamps also mark 40 years since the Jorvik Viking Centre opened in York. They feature Viking artefacts and locations of significance from around the UK, including an iron, silver and copper sword, a …
Read More »A US mailman refused to believe this could possibly have happened and it’s today’s funniest, most exasperating thing
Poke Staff. Updated April 10th, 2024 It all started when author and all-round Twitter must-follow James Felton shared a picture of the very odd place this package of magnets ended up. ordered magnets and the package landed like this pic.twitter.com/THlzVSd2i1 — James Felton (@JimMFelton) April 8, 2024 And it prompted …
Read More »Changes to postal and proxy votes in upcoming elections
Published on 10th April 2024 The next scheduled elections to take place in Cheltenham are the Borough Council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections on 2 May 2024. All forty borough council seats will be up for election due to ward boundary changes. New postal vote handling rules are in …
Read More »Javier Echave appointed chief operating officer at Heathrow
After 15 years at Heathrow, chief operating officer (COO) Emma Gilthorpe has decided to leave and will be taking on the role as the CEO of the Royal Mail from May 1, 2024. Javier Echave, currently chief financial officer (CFO), will take over from Gilthorpe as COO from April 26. …
Read More »Campaigner Alan Bates accuses government of ‘vindictiveness’ in treatment of Post Office victims
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The lead campaigner in the UK Post Office Horizon scandal has accused the government of treating victims with “vindictiveness”, as he criticised officials for deterring ministers from engaging with sub-postmasters. …
Read More »Is Peter Phillips the most unlucky in love royal? Princess Anne’s son, 46, splits from girlfriend of three years Lindsay Wallace after divorcing Autumn Kelly (and let’s not forget his controversial business ventures)
His grandmother Queen Elizabeth II was happily married to her ‘strength and stay’ Prince Philip for 73 years until his death in 2021 – and his sister Zara Tindall still looks just as loved-up with her husband Mike as the day they were married in 2011. But Peter Phillips certainly …
Read More »King Charles waves to royal fans as well-wishers cheer for the monarch amid his cancer treatment
King Charles III has been spotted waving to royal fans as he left Clarence House in London today. The monarch was pictured greeting well-wishers outside the royal residence as he was driven out in his state Bentley limousine. It is not known where His Majesty, who wore a grey suit and blue …
Read More »An American mailman refused to believe this could possibly have happened and it’s today’s funniest, most exasperating thing
Poke Staff. Updated April 10th, 2024 It all started when author and all-round Twitter must-follow James Felton shared a picture of the very odd place this package of magnets ended up. ordered magnets and the package landed like this pic.twitter.com/THlzVSd2i1 — James Felton (@JimMFelton) April 8, 2024 And it prompted …
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