The Labour government has promised to absorb these franchises – such as Avanti West Coast, C2C and Southern Rail – into a new body, Great British Railways, which will take over contracts currently held by private firms as they expire in the coming years. Campaigners praise the ‘really important first …
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Whether you’re sending Christmas cards or presents to loved ones, you must ensure you know the deadlines for sending them. Every year, Royal Mail announces the final dates for when you can send letters or parcels to guarantee they arrive in time for December 25. The deadlines are staggered based …
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The Princess of Wales made a sparkling return to public life yesterday, donning an elegant berry ensemble in a typically regal display. All eyes were on Kate, 42, as she joined the rest of the royals, including husband Prince William and King Charles, to greet Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani …
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Last week was significant for two reasons. On Saturday, I became the husband of a wife. Two days earlier, after a £4 eBay purchase, Royal Mail delivered the programme from Newport’s match against Bayonne at Rodney Parade on September 12, 1960. Readers may decide which meant more to me. An …
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A flurry of VIPs graced Buckingham Palace last night, as the King and Queen hosted a glittering state banquet in honour of the Qatar royals. King Charles and Queen Camilla on Tuesday hosted a lavish reception for the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three …
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The Royal Mail has unveiled a high-speed Parcel Sortation Machine (PSM) at its Exeter Mail Centre, significantly enhancing its ability to handle the growing demand for parcel deliveries. The advanced system, which uses conveyor belts and scanning technology, has increased the Centre’s processing capacity by 3,000 parcels per hour, bringing …
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Latest figures show that many eligible people in the South West have still not come forward to have a flu vaccination. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says that 64.8% of those aged 65 and over have taken up the offer of the vaccine in the South West, and only …
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People preparing to travel abroad over the festive season have been given a warning about a rise in a “potentially fatal” disease. As the holiday season approaches, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding those heading abroad to take precautions against mosquito-borne infections, including malaria, which can be fatal. …
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The British royals laid out the proverbial red carpet for the Emir of Qatar’s arrival to the UK on Tuesday. Prince William and Kate Middleton greeted Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 44, and his first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, 39, in London …
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Queen Camilla has shared an update about her health, and a doctor has issued an alert about her condition. The Queen, 77, had to forgo several recent royal engagements as she was recovering from a chest infection. During the state visit of the Emir of Qatar and his wife, she …
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