Plans to restore the character of a postal delivery building have been approved. The Royal Mail Delivery Office, in Church Street, Hadleigh, is set to undergo an ‘overdue’ refurbishment, which includes replacing broken roof tiles, bargeboards and fascias as well as repairing and repainting the existing windows and internal doors. …
Read More »The potential effects of privatizing the U.S. Postal Service
E-commerce brands have traditionally relied on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as the most cost-effective option for delivering low-weight, low-value goods domestically. Thanks to its vast network supported by federal subsidies, USPS has been able to deliver packages to remote corners of the country quickly and affordably — a …
Read More »Christmas cards appeal delivers joy to Jack in Colley Gate
An appeal was issued for cards to be sent to wheelchair bound Jack Moore who has an array of health issues, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy and complex learning disabilities. Christmas-loving Jack, who is non-verbal fed via a tube, lives with his mum and dad with 24/7 care and help from …
Read More »UK weather maps show exact time over 40 English counties will see snow | Weather | News
A major snowstorm is set to hit the UK overnight from Saturday to Sunday, sweeping in from the south and spreading northward, according to latest forecasts. While Eastern England and Cornwall may escape the storm, around 14cm of snow is expected to blanket parts of Wales and Scotland, and over …
Read More »UK post-Christmas returns are higher this year says parcel firm
Published January 3, 2025 As post-Christmas parcel returns ramp up, the numbers appear to be running higher than a year ago with the 2 January figure up 6.8% compared to the same day last year, home delivery specialist Parcelhero has said. Royal Mail It said around £1.51 billion worth of …
Read More »12p food hack will stop your windscreen from freezing this winter
Motorists are set to face frosty challenges as the Met Office forecasts a dramatic drop in temperature over the next few days. Across certain parts of the country, people in the UK could be grappling with thick layers of windscreen ice each morning, delaying their journeys to work and school. …
Read More »Patients at Malton Hospital receive letter from King Charles
The patients in Springwood Complex Needs Unit in Malton were sent a letter from King Charles III The letter conveyed the King’s warmest good wishes to the patients and staff at the unit, which provides specialist care for people living with dementia. Each year the unit celebrates Senior Citizens Day …
Read More »The sites in Furness owned by the Royal family
Pockets of farmland and what appear to be common green areas are among the sites under the ownership of the Crown Estate. The areas under the ownership of the estate have been plotted on a map compiled by the blog Who Owns England following Freedom of Information requests. Areas of south Cumbria …
Read More »Courier accused of abandoning villages in Christmas run-up
Getty Images In the two weeks up to Christmas, villagers in Coldingham and St Abbs say they waited in vain for parcel deliveries from Evri A coastal community in the Scottish Borders is counting the cost of online shopping after a courier company struggled to deliver parcels in the run …
Read More »The dashing war hero who acted like a gentleman or the 30-year-old married rogue who took advantage of a 15-year-old girl? The tragic love story of Peter Townsend and Princess Margaret STILL divides royal fans decades later
He was the tall, handsome and fearless RAF war hero who won three medals for shooting down 11 enemy aircraft during the Second World War. She was the young, glamorous and by all accounts hilarious princess adored all over the world. But despite being madly in love with each other, …
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