Amanda Dobin will run 10km with a double buggy consisting of her two children in aid of her partner, Sam, who is battling pancreatic cancer. The couple were told of the news in April 2022 on their son’s second birthday whilst their daughter was only six weeks old. Fast forward …
Read More »Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Special stamps are being issued to celebrate 65 years of marmalade-loving bear Paddington. Six stamps in the main set are taken from Ivor …
Read More »Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear
Six stamps in the main set are taken from Ivor Wood’s strip cartoons of Paddington, which were originally published in the London Evening News paper in the late 1970s as the character became a star of the small screen. Working with the animation company FilmFair, Wood designed and directed the …
Read More »Royal Mail reveals Paddington Bear stamps for anniversary
The marmalade-loving bear will feature on six postal stamps taken from Ivor Wood’s strip cartoons. These were originally published in the London Evening News in the late 1970s just as the character was becoming a star on television. Wood worked closely with animation company FilmFair when designing and directing Paddington’s …
Read More »Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear
Special stamps are being issued to celebrate 65 years of marmalade-loving bear Paddington. Six stamps in the main set are taken from Ivor Wood’s strip cartoons of Paddington, which were originally published in the London Evening News paper in the late 1970s as the character became a star of the …
Read More »Royal Mail launches safe place delivery preferences
Using the Royal Mail app, customers can now set up a safe place delivery preference for all future parcel deliveries. This enables customers receiving parcels to tell their postie where to leave their parcels when they are not in and the item doesn’t fit through the letterbox. The safe place …
Read More »Royal Mail ‘chaos’ as Watford post woes could last months
The service across Watford and surrounding areas has recently been hampered by staff shortages and sickness, according to the company. People living in Canterbury Road near the town centre have reported a lack of post since early July, and hit out at Royal Mail for failing to tell them what is going on. …
Read More »Eco-friendly concert venue is set up at Sandringham House with royal residence preparing for festival featuring Van Morrison, Robbie Williams and The Who this weekend – as part of King Charles’ five-year green plan for summer events
King Charles’ Royal Sandringham House in Norfolk has been transformed into an eco-friendly concert venue ahead of a new music festival. The royal residence will host separate performances from Van Morrison, Robbie Williams and The Who, along with special guests, this bank holiday weekend as part of a five year green …
Read More »Royal Mail makes major change to deliveries – and shoppers will be delighted
ROYAL Mail has made a major change to deliveries and shoppers will be delighted. The postal giant has introduced a “safe place” option for all deliveries, following in the footsteps of other big firms. 1 Royal Mail has made a major change to deliveries and shoppers will be delighted.Credit: Getty …
Read More »Chesham: Nanny Littons Coffee Pot gets new food hygiene rating
Nanny Littons Coffee Pot in Chesham was handed a one-out-of-five score for its food hygiene standards. The cafe was inspected on July 10 by the Food Standards Agency which inspects restaurants, cafes, takeaways, bars and pubs. Following an inspection, establishments are given a scorecard they can display on the window to …
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