February in Truro Crown Court was largely dominated by one trial, that of three people accused over the incident outside a Bodmin nightclub that left one man dead and several others injured. The case has been heard over several weeks, culminating in the jury going out to consider its verdict …
Read More »Post Office to pay compensation after admitting to selling ‘counterfeit’ stamp supplied by Royal Mail
Post Office has apologised to a customer after their first-class stamp bought from Post Office was deemed counterfeit by Royal Mail. The firm said they were “sincerely sorry” for the “concern and inconvenience” caused and offered her £25, but said they were “unable to explain why only one of the …
Read More »Archaeologists to explore ‘geophysical mysteries’ in new dig at Sutton Hoo
Archaeologists hope to build a greater understanding of the Suffolk site and learn more about an Anglo-Saxon cemetery which was discovered in 2000 during construction of a visitor centre. The National Trust is working with TV and online show Time Team on the two-year research project, with a dig planned …
Read More »Royal Mail proposes to move post box at Peasemore
Royal Mail is proposing to relocate a post box in Hatt Close, Peasemore, to a new location further along the road. The reason given for the move is because the slipway needs widening to assist the emergency services in the area. Site of the current post box in Peasemore The …
Read More »Yet Another Spice Girls Reunion Story
Mel B has confirmed that there will be a Spice Girls reunion later this year. During an appearance on Loose Women on Thursday, Mel confirmed that the Spice Girls will reunite to celebrate the group’s 30th anniversary. In the episode, co-host Christine Lampard asked Mel about the possibility of a …
Read More »NFM signs Menopause Workplace Pledge
NATIONAL charity NFM (National Family Mediation) has further demonstrated its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its staff by signing the Menopause Workplace Pledge. Created by the charity Wellbeing of Women in partnership with Hello! Magazine, and sponsored by Bupa, around 2,500 employers have added their signatures to date, …
Read More »CWU updates members on Royal Mail CEO talks and incentive scheme
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has updated its members at Royal Mail Group on its “positive” discussions with the new Royal Mail CEO, while also outlining details of a new Christmas incentive scheme for workers. In an update from general secretary Dave Ward and acting deputy general secretary (postal) Andy …
Read More »Minister defends Northamptonshire logistics industry growth
But Mr Holden said: “I want to ensure that, particularly here in Northamptonshire, jobs and benefits come to the whole of the local community. “These are careers for the long term – you can see that with the huge investment in degree apprenticeships, which means people can earn while they …
Read More »Dutch royal couple shine in Jacaranda City and dodge protestors in Cape Town – SAPeople
According to Dutch media, security guards had to push away angry protestors on Friday in Cape Town, after the Dutch royal family visited the Iziko Slave Lodge museum. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands had to be escorted to their car as the gathering crowd of about 100 …
Read More »Rising Together – reflections from Prospect Deputy Vice-President Christine Danniell on the Uni Global 6th World Conference
I had the privilege of attending the Uni Global 6th World Conference in Philadelphia, alongside delegates from over 150 countries.
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