The Princess of Wales will now undertake even more royal duties than previously planned at tomorrow’s state visit in what is being seen as a ‘positive sign’ in royal circles. Catherine, 42, will undertake her most significant public engagement since she began cancer treatment as she welcomes the Emir of …
Read More »Post Office warning to parents of kids writing letters to Santa this Christmas
Hurry up and get those letters written and sent to Santa, because the deadline to get a reply from Father Christmas is a week today (9 December). Royal Mail puts on an annual ‘Write to Santa’ programme where you can send a letter in the post, and you will receive …
Read More »Letter: Royal Mail is ‘not bothered with keeping their word’
I paid £10.02 plus £3 supplement for a Saturday delivery. As of Sunday, December 1, it was at the Swindon office, today the 2nd it is in Basingstoke awaiting delivery. Now I ask myself is Royal Mail inept, incompetent or are they not bothered with keeping their word. I would suggest …
Read More »Frequent flyers swear by ‘amazing’ cabin bag that costs less than £10
You’ll never need to pay for a suitcase again with these cabin-friendly bags.(Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for …
Read More »Police remind people not to leave valuables in vehicles after Keynsham break-in
Photo © Avon & Somerset Police A car was broken into while it was parked on Aesop Drive at Bilbie Green in Keynsham during the night of Monday 25th November. An untidy search of the vehicle was made and a purse was stolen and some drinks were taken from the …
Read More »Trip to Lapland ‘hidden’ at Newcastle Christmas Market as search begins for dream holiday
There is an extra incentive to take a trip to this year’s Newcastle Christmas Market,. as a trip of a lifetime to Lapland is being given away. and all you have to do is buy one item. Visitors have been flocking to the Market since it opened in the city …
Read More »National Express makes major change for bus student passengers
Bus operator National Express West Midlands has announced a partnership with digital identity firm Yoti to accept digital Student IDs on its buses. Students can now download the free Student ID and present this as proof of student status when travelling on National Express buses in the West Midlands and …
Read More »Royal Mail’s urgent message to anyone posting Christmas cards and parcels
The postmark will be applied to stamped mail nationwide from Monday The Royal Mail has issued an update With the festive season picking up pace, Royal Mail is encouraging the public to send their Christmas cards early by introducing a special postmark. The reminder comes as there are just 16 …
Read More »Fibank’s Digital Event Zone Triumphed at the International Engage Awards
The financial institution made it to the finals in three categories of the prestigious British awards for excellence in marketing and sales Fibank’s Digital Event Zone project was the winner in the Best Customer Marketing Strategy category of UK’s prestigious Engage Awards. The Bulgarian bank was the first financial institution …
Read More »Manchester fashion tech PLC K3 sells subsidiary for £36m
RetailDeals NexSys, a SYSPRO elite partner in the UK, will become part of SYSPRO’s wider global business, expanding its presence in the UK and Europe K3 Business Technology Group has reached an agreement to sell its NexSys Solutions subsidiary to global ERP software provider SYSPRO for £36 million in cash. …
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