I say supposed, as several friends of mine have suffered the same nuisance and cost, as have apparently “hundreds” of people in the area according to a friendly postperson. That must equate to tens of thousands around the country. Could this just be a minor version of the Post Office …
Read More »VIP jet used by the Royal Family and RAF is left defenceless after it was denied electronic warfare protection in a desperate bid to save money
An RAF jet attacked by the Kremlin was denied electronic warfare protection in a desperate effort to save money. The aircraft, which has been routinely used by senior members of the Royal Family and prime ministers, was literally defenceless when Russia jammed its GPS system. The VIP jet was flying …
Read More »Watch terrifying moment man’s e-bike explodes into a fireball at his London home
This is the terrifying moment a man’s e-bike explodes into a fireball at his home, prompting a warning from firefighters. London Fire Brigade has released the shocking footage as the fire service said e-bikes are London’s “fastest-growing fire risk”. No details were shared about where or when the video was …
Read More »Martin Lewis suggests bulk buy of stamps ahead of price rise
The Royal Mail confirmed that prices would rise from April 2, giving customers just four weeks to buy stamps at the current rate of £1.25. The price of a first-class stamp is set to increase by 8% while those looking to go second-class could pay up to 13% more. Martin Lewis suggests households ‘bulk-buy’ stamps …
Read More »Cash-strapped Kirklees Council’s fire sale on 50 assets from landmarks to farms – full list
Asset Alias Address Almondbury Fletcher House Farm Fletcher House Farm, Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6SZ Former Almondbury Library Former Almondbury Library, Stocks Walk, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XB The Homestead The Homestead, Hurst Knowle, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8SG Land at Lumb Lane, Almondbury Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6SZ Land …
Read More »Martin Lewis says ‘bulk buy’ £1.25 household staple within next two weeks
Martin Lewis has urged people to “bulk buy” a £1.25 household staple ahead of April. The ITV star spoke out on Money Saving Expert, his financial website and consumer champion blog, where he warned over stamp price hikes. Mr Lewis said: “For years, every time stamps go up in price …
Read More »King Charles III approves 4 ‘In Memoriam’ stamps of Queen Elizabeth II
Royal Mail in the United Kingdom has revealed images of four new portrait stamps in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These are the first stamp images to be approved by King Charles III and all four stamps feature images that were used in the 2002 Golden Jubilee …
Read More »Post Office scam warning in York and North Yorkshire
People are being warned to be on their guard against text messages that appear to be from the Post Office – but are in fact a scam. Read next: Andy Hugill, a digital PCSO for North Yorkshire Police, issued the alert warning people of the messages, which purport to be about …
Read More »Police close probe after crash in Thorpe Road, Norwich
Police launched an appeal after the man, in his 30s, who was riding a red and black Honda motorbike, collided with a parked red Peugeot Expert van near to the Royal Mail sorting office on Thorpe Road. Site of the crash on Thorpe Road, Norwich (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest) Following …
Read More »Police close probe after crash in Thorpe Road, Norwich
Police launched an appeal after the man, in his 30s, who was riding a red and black Honda motorbike, collided with a parked red Peugeot Expert van near to the Royal Mail sorting office on Thorpe Road. Site of the crash on Thorpe Road, Norwich (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest) Following …
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