A 3ft x 3ft box of potted shrimp, sent by Furness Fish, Poultry and Game in Flookburgh, was lost by His Majesty’s own postal service, Royal Mail. The order was needed for a special family occasion at the Royal’s Scottish home – Balmoral Castle. Potted shrimp was a delicacy particularly enjoyed by the late Queen …
Read More »Red Arrows flypast and route today as RAF squadron fly over Buckinghamshire
The Red Arrows are back in action and will fly over Buckinghamshire today (Friday, August 25). We can look forward to a breathtaking display as the iconic team graces the skies above the county. The world-renowned aerobatic display team, known for their precision and skill, will treat spectators to a …
Read More »Katherine Jenkins becomes official sponsor of Royal Navy submarine hunter
The mezzo-soprano was announced on Friday as an ambassador for the frigate, HMS Cardiff, and all who serve aboard. The honorary title historically “served to bestow good luck and divine protection upon a ship” according to the Royal Navy. It is usually a lifelong commitment performed by royalty – the …
Read More »WWE wrestling star Bray Wyatt dies aged 36
Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly”, according to an article on the WWE website. No cause of death was mentioned. WWE said: “WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday August 24 at age 36.” The wrestling body …
Read More »Australia Post launches Australia Post Metro
Australia Post’s new next-day delivery service, Australia Post Metro, is the post’s first new delivery service in recent years and will provide eligible retailers and their customers with greater speed and certainty when they shop online. ‘) } // –> The service has launched in metropolitan Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, …
Read More »Is there post on Monday? What the 2023 August bank holiday means for Royal Mail and if Post Offices are open
The last bank holiday of the year – other than Christmas and Boxing Day – is already upon us, giving people the chance to enjoy some sunny weather over the long weekend. Many people around the UK will unfortunately see some rain, with most of the showers forecast for northern …
Read More »Katherine Jenkins becomes official sponsor of Royal Navy submarine hunter
The mezzo-soprano was announced on Friday as an ambassador for the frigate, HMS Cardiff, and all who serve aboard. The honorary title historically “served to bestow good luck and divine protection upon a ship” according to the Royal Navy. It is usually a lifelong commitment performed by royalty – the …
Read More »Royal Mail celebrates Paddington Bear with special stamps set
Royal Mail has revealed images of 10 special stamps being issued to celebrate 65 years of the beloved, marmalade-loving bear Paddington. Six stamps in the main set are taken from Ivor Wood’s strip cartoons of Paddington, originally published in the London Evening News in the late 1970s. In 1975, the …
Read More »Amazon Share Price Tumbles As Post Earnings Pump Fades
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) share price has caught some headwinds as the trillion-dollar company saw a 2.7% decline on Thursday. Earlier in August, the stock price made a new yearly high after presenting strong Q2 results before suffering a 7% correction. Amazon stock closed its last trading session at $131.84. The …
Read More »Average Jersey wage drops by 2.8% in one year, report finds
Patrick Lynch, CEO of Caritas Jersey, said he was “shocked” by the figure. He said: “We thought this percentage would be considerably less. “Although average earnings have increased 7.7% in the last year, this is much less than inflation in that time and has resulted in a real terms cut …
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