These are new versions of definitive, ‘everyday’, value stamps which are often called ’make-up’ values, as they are typically used to ‘make up’ remaining postage fees. The new values have retained the colour schemes used when the stamps featured the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Standard Royal Mail …
Read More »New ‘everyday’ value King Charles stamps rolled out by Royal Mail
The stamps will be used to make up the value of certain postage costs (Image: Royal Mail) A new set of stamps bearing the image of King Charles III have been released by Royal Mail. These are new versions of definitive, ‘everyday’, value stamps which are often called ’make-up’ values, as …
Read More »How low should you go? Iconic royal curtsies over time – from Princess Charlotte to Sarah Ferguson and Meghan Markle. (Not everyone gets it right…)
Do you scoop or bob? Or must it be conducted with deepest humility and drama? The royal curtsy is a bit of a minefield, particularly for newcomers. And over the years there have been some memorable attempts at this traditional acknowledgement – effective at times, ridiculous at others – as …
Read More »Britiain’s most successful female jockey opens up on “weird” threats from prison inmate
Hayley Turner, Britain’s winning-most female jockey, said she had to call in the police after the correspondence took a turn for the worst Hayley Turner was targeted by a prison inmate ( Image: Getty Images) Britain’s winning-most female jockey has revealed she was once sent “a spliff” by a prison …
Read More »OnBuy Unleashes Innovative Seller Referral Program
UK-based marketplace OnBuy is making more waves in the ecommerce world with its newly launched seller referral incentive scheme. This forward-looking move aims to reshape how individuals and businesses tap into the thriving industry. Check Out These Resources The program extends beyond traditional industry affiliates, allowing anyone with retail connections …
Read More »India ‘Considering’ Tesla Tax Deal To Open Domestic EV Market
Indian government reportedly considering proposal from Tesla that could reduce import duties for EV firms who manufacture locally The Indian government is reportedly considering a deal with Tesla that could see it offering lower import tax rates in exchange for the company building a domestic manufacturing facility. The policy could …
Read More »Maidenhead Spurs supporters’ club make charity donation to DEBRA UK – Photo 1 of 1
Tottenham Hotspur legend Steve Perryman has handed over an £800 donation to the DEBRA UK charity on behalf of the Maidenhead Spurs Supporters Club (MSSC). Members of the North London club’s Maidenhead supporters branch have been fundraising for the charity in the build-up to the 2023/24 season. DEBRA – The …
Read More »Railway Crimes Committed In Victorian Britain by Malcolm Clegg
This book describes an interesting selection of crimes that were committed on, around, and against the railway in Victorian Britain. Published in January 2023 by Pen and Sword and written by Malcolm Clegg, this hardback book measures around 23.5 cm x 23.9 cm, and has 160 pages and 20 illustrations. …
Read More »Ulez expansion chaos as scaffolder wins £11,500 ruling over ‘unlawful’ signage
A scaffolder has thrown Sadiq Khan’s Ulez scheme into chaos after winning a legal ruling that signs for its sister scheme are not lawful. Noel Willcox, 48, accrued fines that reached a £11,500 total for driving a company truck to and from a depot in Harefield, North West London. Under …
Read More »Snap! Nine times members of the royal family have looked almost IDENTICAL to their relatives
Perhaps it’s inevitable that there family similarities, but the resemblances go beyond a shapely nose or jaw line. As Royal watchers are quick to point out, they include distinctive facial expressions, too. And together, these eerie similarities seem to pass down the generations. Photographs of a bearded King Charles when …
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