A new “forest” nursery could be built near a rural Somerset cricket club if plans are approved. Rebecca Moore runs Lille and Wild, a pre-school education provider which is based in the small village of Stogumber near the local Post Office and the White Horse Inn. Mrs Moore has applied …
Read More »Change to intercom at Hove flats disrupts deliveries
Victoria Phillips, 38, lives in a flat in a building on Knoll Close in Hove, which previously attracted anti-social behaviour. “We had teenagers coming and smashing bottles and smoking,” she said. In a bid to tackle this, back in October 2024, Brighton and Hove City Council changed the 24-hour intercom …
Read More »Christmas countdown to Torbay’s spectacular Bay of Lights
The countdown has begun for the return of Torbay’s most popular and spectacular Christmas event. The annual Bay of Lights transforms the English Riviera into a glittering wonderland of light and sound. This year’s festive celebration promises to be brighter, bolder, and more magical than ever before, says organisers. Dates …
Read More »Brits could get £150 off energy bills this winter – check if you qualify
Brits are urged to check if they could qualify for money off their energy bills this winter, with 28 suppliers offering financial support. Under the Warm Home Discount scheme eligible households can get £150 towards their energy costs every year. It’s available to six million households in England, Scotland and …
Read More »JAN MOIR: My trip to Meghan Markle’s pop up shop where even the Montecito set baulk at £24 for a jar of honey!
Holy jar of sainted jam, I think, driving along Route 101 from Montecito to Summerland in the rosy sunshine of a Californian winter. What a week from hell it has been for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, even by their own calamitous standards. I’m en route to visit Meghan’s …
Read More »Royal Mail set to lead Christmas deliveries – and how other courier brands compare
Value for money: Value scores are generally low across the sector. DPD (5) and DHL (4.9) lead, followed by FedEx (3.5) and Royal Mail (2.9). UPS (1.6), Parcelforce (1.3), Evri (1.7), and Yodel (-2.1) sit towards the bottom. Reputation: Royal Mail tops the list with a Reputation net score of …
Read More »Could Etsy’s (ETSY) New UK Shipping Integration Signal a Shift in Its Cross-Border Strategy?
Etsy recently launched its “Gifts That Say I Get You” personalized holiday campaign, introduced curated gift guides, and announced a collaboration enabling UK sellers to use Royal Mail’s postal delivery duties paid (PDDP) service for simpler shipping to US buyers ahead of the festive season. This marks Etsy as the …
Read More »Days after Nick Acker’s death in mail sorting machine, Postmaster General pledges full steam ahead on restructuring of USPS Board of Governors
Postmaster General David Steiner speaks at an event marking the 250th anniversary of postal service’s founding, July 23, 2025, in Washington. [AP Photo/Cliff Owen] Postal workers, come forward with descriptions of the conditions at your plant by filling out the form below. All submissions will be kept anonymous. “We need …
Read More »AC/DC Sydney 2025 Close Up Photo Story From Accor Stadium
AC/DC’s first Sydney night at Accor Stadium didn’t just sound huge, it felt alive in a way only this band can pull off. AC/DC’s first Sydney night at Accor Stadium didn’t just sound huge, it felt alive in a way only this band can pull off. The kind of night …
Read More »Rich Ricci so proud of gallant Royale Pagaille in defeat
Trained by Venetia Williams, Royale Pagaille is now 11 but looked as good as ever in ground that was quicker than he would ideally like. He only gave best close home to Dan Skelton’s Grey Dawning, who had looked like beating him 12 months ago only for Royal Pagaille’s stamina …
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