The Unite union has warned there could be a “shortage of Christmas turkeys” as a result of its planned industrial action and that families “could see empty tables this Christmas”. It accused Culina of playing the role of Scrooge and said: “Despite being in pay negotiations since April, no offer …
Read More »Union threatens turkey shortage this Christmas
The Unite union has threatened to cut the supply of turkeys to supermarkets this Christmas. It said it was taking the action in protest against the Shropshire-based logistics company Culina, which it said had not offered its delivery drivers a pay increase. About 40 of its members were preparing to …
Read More »Royal fans gush over sweet moment Prince William ‘honours’ his wife Kate Middleton during welcoming ceremony for the Emir of Qatar
Prince William appeared nothing short of chivalrous when he encouraged his wife to stand next to King Charles during a ceremony to welcome the Emir of Qatar to London on Tuesday – but gracious Kate knew better than to flout royal protocol. The sweet moment saw William lovingly gesture to his wife to …
Read More »Fermanagh family receives vital letter seven days late
Posted: 4:30 pm December 5, 2024 By Mark McGoldrick m.mcgoldrick@fermanaghherald.com A LOCAL family has blasted Royal Mail for its delayed delivery which saw a letter from the Northern Ireland Water Service arrive seven days late and on the same day their water was being turned off.Residents have recently hit out …
Read More »Royal Mail’s Christmas warning to anyone sending cards and parcels
As the festive season picks up pace, Royal Mail is getting into the Christmas spirit by rolling out a special postmark to remind people across the country to send their festive greetings early. The postal service has issued a caution ahead of the last posting dates for 2nd Class mail, …
Read More »Royal Mail’s urgent Christmas message to everyone who posts cards and parcels
With the festive season in full swing, Royal Mail is getting into the Christmas spirit by adding a special postmark reminding the UK to get their Christmas cards sent off promptly. The organisation has issued an alert preceding the last posting date for 2nd Class mail, currently set for Wednesday, …
Read More »Citizens Advice North Herts: Advice for shopping online
Most of the time this is a handy way to shop, but it’s not always clear who you should contact if things go wrong. As a customer, your contract is with the seller that you bought the item from. It’s the seller’s responsibility to make sure the item is delivered …
Read More »Royal Mail’s urgent message to anyone sending Christmas post
With the Christmas period underway, the postal service has introduced a special postmark to encourage Britons to be prepared and send Christmas cards early. Royal Mail has warned that it comes ahead of the last posting date for 2nd Class mail, which currently falls on Wednesday, December 18, but is …
Read More »Time is running out on free Royal Mail service for special Christmas deliveries
Time is running out to take advanatage of a free Royal Mail service for special Christmas deliveries. Bosses want to make sure that children manage to get their letters sent to Santa on time. Youngsters can write a letter to the big man himself and have it specially delivered just …
Read More »Princess Birgitta of Sweden dies aged 87: King Carl Gustaf pays tribute to his ‘colourful’ sister and says he will ‘miss her deeply’
Princess Birgitta of Sweden has died aged 87, the Swedish Royal Palace revealed. The royal, who was King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s second sister and the widow of Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern, resided in Mallorca. The cause of her death is unknown. The palace shared the news on …
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