To support better international trade, DHL Express is investing NZ$42m (US$24.6m) in a new gateway at Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand. The 8,500m2 Christchurch Gateway is scheduled to open in 2026 and will replace the previous service point and gateway facility at the airport. According to DHL Express, combining …
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Zara Tindall has been impressing some recently with her stylish ensembles, most recently turning heads at the Princess of Wales ‘ carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday. The Christmas carol concert has become a festive staple in recent years thanks to Kate Middleton, who organises the event. The daughter …
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A young woman living with incurable cancer is showing others they’re not alone. Geeta Patel, 30, has launched a new support group for young people with Shine Cancer Support after being diagnosed with an incurable form of the disease four years ago. In 2020, Geeta was newly married and enjoying …
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A primary school in Stoke Gifford is closed today (December 9) after a huge fire broke out late last night. Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to St Michael’s Primary School shortly before 9.30pm, with around 40 firefighters from all over Bristol reportedly attending to tackle the blaze. A …
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RetailAppointments An independent proxy adviser has warned shareholders at boohoo of the “obvious risks” presented by Frasers Group to the company. Frasers, which owns 27% of boohoo’s shares, is seeking the appointment of its CEO Mike Ashley and Mike Lennon to the company’s board of directors alongside the removal of …
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A 64-year-old woman suffered a broken hip when she was hit by a car in a store car park. The crash took place at 5.03pm on Thursday, December 5, in the Home Bargains car park, in Stockton. The 64-year-old was struck by a car and fell to the ground. Cleveland …
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The deadline to register a claim against truck manufacturers found to have broken competition rules has been extended. Five major truck manufacturers were collectively fined €2.93bn by the European Commission in 2016, for fixing prices between 1997 and 2011. The price-fixing related specifically to the market for the manufacturing of medium (weighing …
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BBC Christine Creasey and her husband Michael are waiting for a medical appointment letter Residents of a road near Sevenoaks have expressed their frustration at not receiving any post for over three weeks. People living on Collet Road in Kemsing have been waiting for important letters such as medical appointments, …
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How is our new government faring on rail reform? In the build-up to the General Election (RAIL 1012), we consulted closely with the industry to devise a seven-point manifesto to create a sound base for Britain’s railways. In this issue, Howard Johnston assesses progress on freight. Source link
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This article is taken from the December-January 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Right now we’re offering five issues for just £10. Last time I was in town, something felt oddly different when I stepped into Clerkenwell Road, but I couldn’t put my …
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