Steve Knight, 63, began his collection 35 years ago after noticing how the iconic red pillar boxes stood out on the UK’s streets. The Colne Valley Postal History Museum, in Halstead, is home to 166 post-boxes, 25 stamp vending machines and thousands of pieces of ephemera. Steve opened the 536 …
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Sainsbury’s is set to shutter the last of its 61 in-store cafes today, delivering a significant setback for customers. The UK supermarket giant had previously disclosed plans for closure earlier this year but withheld specific timings for the shutdown. The company expressed that the majority of its customers infrequently utilised …
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Mail on Sunday: Luxury goods retailers are urging the Government to scrap VAT on tourists' purchases – or risk rich Americans flocking to the … Source link
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A major incident has been declared following an explosion at a home in Nottinghamshire. Nearby homes in Worksop have been evacuated as fire crews and the East Midlands Ambulance Service work to account for all residents. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it received its first report about the incident …
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The Band Of His Majesty’s Royal Marines will be visiting Ulverston Victoria High School (UVHS) on April 25/26. This year sees the two organisations celebrate the 20th anniversary of the unique partnership between them – one that has seen eight former students from UVHS become full-time Marines within the Band Service. …
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Dame Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, has backed the campaign to replace a post box at Long Carrant Park, near Evesham, which was damaged in a traffic incident. The post box, located on the A46, was taken out of service, forcing residents to make a mile-long detour to find …
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If you go shopping on a semi-regular basis, you’ve probably seen at least a few signs proclaiming “CASH IS KING”. The argument for pledging fealty usually goes like this: cash allows independent businesses to keep more of the money they make, prevents your money from being closely tracked, and makes …
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The AI action figure trend has taken the internet by storm, with users scrambling to transform themselves and major celebrities into plastic collector toys. Donald Trump , Elon Musk and Keir Starmer are among the public figures that have emerged as shiny miniature dolls in the name of Barbiecore. Barbiecore …
Read More »Although it may sound grand, working for the Royal Family has never been for the faint-hearted. The hours are long, the pay is poor and the requirements of the job have caused many seasoned professionals to buckle under the extreme pressure. But one (ex) member of The Firm has faced …
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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Royal Mail Postage stamps may be only a tiny canvas, but stamp art can have a lot of significance. Some stamp designs commemorate national or global events and occasions, some simply celebrate …
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