As you might have noticed, a certain Marchioness with a hard-to-pronounce name has once again found herself in the news! Naturally, we’re talking about Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, whose name gets dusted off every now and then when the internet remembers unsubstantiated rumors (RUMORS!) that she and Prince …
Read More »Two Britons die after being found on Caribbean beach
Royal Grenada Police Force said the body of David John Foster, 76, was discovered on Paradise Beach in the village of L’Esterre, Carriacou. Rosaline Foster, 77, was found on the same beach and taken to the island’s Princess Royal Hospital where she was pronounced dead, officers added. Police attended the …
Read More »Pictures and results from the 2024 Fleet News Awards
The results from the Fleet News Awards, announced at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London on March 13, 2024. Pictures from the night 163 Fleet Awards Excellence in Fleet Safety and Compliance (Sponsor: National Highways) Winner: JJX Logistics Highly commended: Bill Plant Driving School Shortlisted Bill Plant Driving SchoolCollard GroupJJX LogisticsLanes …
Read More »EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: ‘Leave Kate alone!’ says royal photographer Rankin as he calls on the public to ‘give her a f***ing break’
His joyful portrait of Queen Elizabeth, beaming at the camera and wearing bright pink lipstick, superimposed against the Union Flag, became one of the defining images of our much-missed monarch. Photographer Rankin is, however, deeply saddened by the furore over the picture of the Princess of Wales and her three …
Read More »NEWS | Royal Mail confirms that the price of First Class and Second Class stamps will increase from 2nd April 2024
From 2 April 2024, the price of First Class stamps will increase by 10p to £1.35 and the price of Second Class stamps will increase by 10p to 85p. Royal Mail has sought to keep price increases as low as possible in the face of increasing cost pressures and wage …
Read More »Police investigate serious collision in hospital multi-story carpark
It was reported by police that a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on the first floor of the car park within the hospital grounds. The multi-story has been sealed off and a cordon was put in place. Thames Valley Police said: “We are now on the scene of a serious collision …
Read More »Zero-emission mandates met with skepticism and lack of trust, survey reveals
Over half of fleet managers do not believe governments will follow through with planned zero-emissions mandates, according to The Telematics Survey 2024 (TS24). The survey showed that, despite two-thirds of global fleets currently operating PHEV, BEV or FCEV vehicles, switching to zero-emission fleets is still presenting a challenge. The frequency …
Read More »Bridlington: Man’s death was as a result of ‘medical episode’
A man has died after detectives launched an investigation into how a 67-year-old man sustained injuries on the corner of Princess Street in Bridlington on Saturday 10th February. Detective Chief Inspector Alli Sweeting said: “Since we received the report, detectives have been conducting numerous enquiries to establish how the man …
Read More »Royal Mail’s parcel business scales up to meet demand
How are the company’s new superhubs changing its operations? Kevin Rozario finds out Royal Mail’s largest automated parcel facility launched in July 2023 and is said to be transforming the way the company does business. The so-called superhub is near Daventry, UK and was an essential build because of continually …
Read More »Post Office scandal victims to see convictions overturned
A post office sign hangs above a shop in Belgravia, in London, Britain Jan 7, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] Special legislation is to be passed by the United Kingdom government to quash the convictions of hundreds of former employees of the national postal delivery service, the Royal Mail, who were innocent …
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