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Out of context ‘[A] compelling new brand that will be modern and dynamic’ What former Aberdeen CEO Stephen Bird said about the company’s name change to Abrdn in 2021 — a decision that was reversed last month to “remove distractions”. Mind you, Aberdeen isn’t the first company to experience a …
Read More »Ulverston welcomes the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines
Tickets are still available for the annual performance, which will be taking place at the Coro on Saturday, April 26 at 7.30pm. READ MORE: UVHS Wind Band and Royal Marines will join on stage | The Mail The event sees the ‘internationally renowned’ UVHS wind band take to the stage alongside …
Read More »VE stamp series will honour Newtonmore’s mighty WW2 warrior
TOMMY MACPHERSON CBE, MC, TD, DL, CROIX DE GUERRE, LÉGION D’HONNEUR (1920–2014): Colonel Sir Ronald Thomas (‘Tommy’) Stewart Macpherson was a Commando known for his audacious actions. These included being dropped by submarine in North Africa, where he sabotaged enemy positions before being caught. Escaping to Britain, he was parachuted …
Read More »Huge change to Royal Mail post deliveries baffles millions of Brits – did YOU spot it?
ROYAL Mail customers are outraged at a massive break from tradition, with some calling on the King to intervene. 4 The historic royal red is one of the most “famous brands in the world”Credit: Getty 4 Customers have claimed the new white look looks “cheap”, and maybe it isCredit: Royal …
Read More »The obituary notice of Robert James (Wallsend) BLAKELEY (Rob the postie)
Rob was a familiar face in High Farm and Battle Hill as a postman for Royal Mail from the 1990s to the 2010s. He was also a talented electric … Source link
Read More »UK-Thai deal sees 90% reduction in cannabis smuggling by post, Home Office says
Extra checks are taking place in Thailand and Border Force have detected 1.5 tonnes of cannabis coming through the post in the first quarter of 2025. Cannabis arrivals by post from Thailand have dropped by 90% in the first three months of this year, the Home Office has said. New …
Read More »Top 50 2025 – Scotland – Thorne Travel, Kilwinning – TTG
But Thorne Travel hasn't lost faith in traditional marketing – working with Royal Mail, the agency rolled out a successful postcard campaign last year … Source link
Read More »Citizens Advice North Herts: Watch out for delivery scams
In fact, recent Citizens Advice research shows that nearly half (49 per cent) of all scam attempts reported in 2023 were linked to fake delivery messages. These scams usually start with a text or email claiming to be from a delivery company – often using familiar names like Royal Mail, …
Read More »Football star locked up for killing ‘adrenaline junkie’ dad
Mansfield Town striker Lucas Akins jailed for causing death of ‘adrenaline junkie’ father Adrian Daniel Lucas Akins arriving at Leeds Crown Court(Image: PA) A professional footballer who knocked over and killed a cyclist has been jailed. Lucas Akins, 36, was driving his seven-year-old daughter to a piano lesson in Mercedes …
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