An elderly couple were sent letters threatening court action for non-payment of council tax – only to find the payment they had made had gone to the wrong bank account. Ron and Jean Febrey, who live in Nailsea, had paid their £184 monthly instalment to North Somerset Council as normal …
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An estimated 15.7 million people in the UK experienced postal delays last month, according to new research commissioned by the charity, Citizens Advice. Many of those who experienced delays said they had suffered knock-on impacts, such as missing health appointments, fines or bills. One woman said at least four of …
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A new business centre is being launched by Al-Maktoum College in Dundee to deliver professional development services. The Dundee Centre of Business Excellence (DCBE) is aimed at helping companies at local, national and international levels to foster executive growth. The centre is starting with offering nine courses in fundraising, marketing, …
Read More »From the cost of housekeeping and hospitality for the royal household to the cost of the late Queen’s funeral, millions do tend to get racked up. Here are some of the key figures from the royal accounts for 2022-2023. How much does the Royal Family cost? The official net expenditure …
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Moonpig has remarked on its “resilient profitability and robust cash generation” in its full-year results, which saw the company’s revenue grow as it increased the prices of its cards, but its profits dropped. In the results for the year to 30 April 2023, the PLC reported revenue of £320.1m, …
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In July 2022 BIMM Institute was granted its official university status, being one of the most popular music universities due to its accessibility, previously the colleges awarded their degrees under the University of Sussex’s name but now when receiving a qualification it will be rewarded by BIMM University — doesn’t …
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been left needing to strike a ‘private deal’ with King Charles to stay in royal homes when in the UK after finally leaving Frogmore Cottage, it is claimed. The last of the couple’s possessions have been shipped to California and the keys returned six …
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have finally vacated Frogmore Cottage in Windsor – six months after the King gave them their marching orders. The last of their possessions has been shipped to California and the keys returned, cutting it fine before tomorrow’s deadline. The pair are now without a UK …
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Wondering which breed of dog best suits your family? A new tool has been created to match you to your perfect breed – based on your lifestyle, home, personality, and hobbies. Developed alongside veterinary surgeon and TV presenter Dr Paul Manktelow, it will ask questions about where you live, who …
Read More »In Alan Whitaker’s book Bradford Railways Remembered he wrote of the previous station built in the area at Adolphus Street, which was nearer to the city centre than the proposed new station site at Essex Street: “This was a station which never should have been. It was inconveniently sited on …
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