Hello, and welcome to the Future of FLYING newsletter, our weekly look at the biggest stories in emerging aviation technology. From low-altitude drones to high-flying rockets at the edge of the atmosphere, we’ll take you on a tour of the modern flying world to help you make sense of it …
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The characters of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld setting are to grace stamps issue from the Royal Mint, featuring artwork by Paul Kidby. You can pre-order them (and various other collectibles) now. oyal Mail has today revealed eight Special Stamps they are issuing to celebrate Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, making the 40th …
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A new set of stamps has been issued to mark the 40th anniversary of the first book in the fantasy Discworld series. Royal Mail said the eight stamps celebrate Terry Pratchett’s work, featuring characters including Rincewind, The Librarian, Granny Weatherwax, Sam Vimes and Great A’Tuin, as well as specially commissioned …
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Royal Mail customers attempting to swap their old stamps for the new digital versions are reportedly being told they are fakes. Customers who bought the old stamps are being encouraged to swap them for the new digital version with a barcode. Anyone who uses the old one faces landing their …
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A revamp of the Royal Pavilion Gardens in Brighton will include railings rather than fencing and a pledge to keep the historic grounds open 24 hours a day. The decision underpins a £4.4 million joint application for lottery funding being planned by Brighton and Hove City Council and the Royal …
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Royal Mail customers trying to swap old stamps bought from the Post Office for their new digital replacements have been told that they are fakes. As of Tuesday, old stamps issued by Royal Mail were no longer valid and using them means the recipient incurs a £1.10 surcharge. They have …
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The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent, the 14th consecutive rise since December 2021. The BoE’s announcement Thursday, spelling financial disaster for millions, is a class war measure. It takes interest rates to their highest level in 15 years and deepens …
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A Royal Mail postal worker watches a drone fly a parcel over the Orkney Islands in Scotland. (Photo: Royal Mail) This story originally appeared on flyingmag.com. You can’t deliver mail in a maelstrom. That’s the unique problem facing island communities off the U.K. coast that must contend with service disruptions whenever …
Read More »Wiltshire Police road officers stopped a Royal Mail driver on the A36 Southampton Road on Wednesday, August 2. The driver was seen using a hand-held device while driving. Taking to social media, police said the driver was issued a “special delivery” of a summons to court for the offence because they …
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Royal Mail and Parcelforce repackage sale of £1bn+ King's Cross scheme. 27 Jul 2023. Read →. React News 25 Maddox Street London Source link
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