After a brief encounter of the postie kind when we bumped into our local postal worker, they revealed that times are tough at the sorting office, with skyrocketing absences and people leaving the profession and not being replaced. It’s all led to a lack of posties and delays in getting mail out. …
Read More »Kate meets Penny the sniffer dog and an ex-Madness roadie on royal visit to prison
The Princess of Wales was searched by Penny the drug detection dog during her royal visit to a male prison in Surrey as she enjoyed a chat with a former Madness roadie. Kate Middleton, who had her fingers strapped following a trampolining injury, sat on a wooden chair with a mischievous grin as …
Read More »Royal Navy nuclear ‘bomber’ submarine sets the record for longest patrol after more than six months at sea
Royal Navy nuclear ‘bomber’ submarine sets the record for longest patrol after more than six months at sea Spending half a year at sea puts immense strain on crews and their families By Mark Nicol Defence Editor Published: 17:00 EDT, 12 September 2023 | Updated: 17:32 EDT, 12 September 2023 …
Read More »Apple confirms iPhone 15 USB-C port switch
Unveiling the new smartphone range on Tuesday evening, the company said that as well as bringing the port to the iPhone 15 range, it would also introduce the USB-C connector to new versions of its AirPods Pro earphones and its wired EarPods headphones. New EU rules approved last year will …
Read More »Angela Rayner introduced as soap star and DJ in Good Morning Britain mishap
Newly appointed Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary Angela Rayner was mistakenly labelled as a “soap superstar” and actress and DJ in a mishap on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday. The Labour MP appeared on the ITV show live from the Winning at Work Congress in Liverpool. She was quizzed …
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30 Sep 2023 – Neston Flicks: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Published: 12th September 2023 15:02 The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Neston Flicks’ next film installment is this British film with Jim Broadbent as Harold, an ordinary man who has passed through life living on the …
Read More »Burnham-On-Sea Royal Mail postman speaks out on post delays of up to a week
A Burnham-On-Sea Royal Mail worker at the town’s sorting office has apologised to residents over delays to deliveries in the town. He told Burnham-On-Sea.com there are “significant issues around recruitment, workload, and sickness.” It comes after several residents have contacted Burnham-On-Sea.com in recent weeks after not receiving deliveries for up …
Read More »Doctor warns of vomiting and diarrhoea risks by sharing a bed with your pet
People are being warned by doctors to avoid sleeping in bed with their pets this autumn due to potential health risks. As Autumn approaches, pet owners may notice an increase in their furry friend’s hair shedding. And whilst sharing your bed with your pet may seem like a cosy idea, …
Read More »Martin Lewis says stock up on first-class stamps to save cash
It comes as prices of standard-letter size first-class stamps will rise again for the second time this year in October. On the Money Saving Expert website, it says you should “beat the hikes by stocking up now” as the cost of first-class stamps is due to increase by 14%, the …
Read More »Severn Trent receives prestigious Princess Royal Training Award
Apprentices at Severn Trent Water The company who provide water and waste services to 8 million customers across the Midlands and has over 7,000 colleagues, was awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award after developing apprenticeships and becoming an employer provider. Some 140 individuals currently have the opportunity to achieve …
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