JERSEY’s mail plane service is to be scrapped, Royal Mail has confirmed following a consultation. The decision, which was officially announced today, means that the Island’s daily mail flight will cease on 7 August. From then on, all inbound and outbound mail will be carried by the existing ferry service. …
Read More »The irony of Tony Blair dispensing advice on how to save the NHS
SIR – Sir Tony Blair has suggested that, in certain circumstances, NHS patients should be allowed to pay in order to skip the queue (report, July 6). This from a man who, during his time in power, was instrumental in reducing the on-call duties of GPs, resulting in greater numbers …
Read More »Robodebt royal commission report to be handed down | Busselton-Dunsborough Mail
The royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme is set to deliver its final report. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS). Source link
Read More »M&S launches tailored FA collection with the England women’s team
Highstreet retailer Marks and Spencer has been announced as the official tailor of the England Senior Women’s Team, along with the release of a womenswear collection of in-house designs. The partnership comes after a longstanding relationship between the two, which dates back to 2007 when M&S became the suit supplier …
Read More »Billionaire Asda owner hauled before MPs over petrol costs
Mohsin Issa, co-owner of Asda said; “We have engaged fulsomely and openly with the Business and Trade Select Committee on grocery and fuel price inflation. We are disappointed to hear that the committee feels there are discrepancies in our evidence and have provided them with a detailed response to their …
Read More »Angry locals slam yobs who scaled West Country church to ring bells at 1am
Angry locals have blasted yobs who scaled a West Country church to ring its bells at 1am. The noise woke the Cornish village after two men climbed scaffolding in the early hours. The incident took place at St Columb Minor Church near Newquay on Monday (July 3) morning. The same …
Read More »Communication Workers Union whitewashes Royal Mail health and safety violations at Warrington “Super Hub”
Do you have information to report about health and safety breaches at the new Super Hubs or other Royal Mail facilities? Please submit using the form below. Your identity will be protected. Royal Mail has flouted its basic statutory duties under Health and Safety laws at its parcels “Super Hub” …
Read More »Heather Watson concedes opponent was better in Wimbledon loss
Guernsey’s Watson had been in fine fettle this grass court season, most notably coming through qualifying to reach the last four of the LTA’s Rothesay Open Nottingham. But on Wednesday she faced an opponent that had also impressed on grass this season, in the form of tenth seed Barbora Krejcikova. …
Read More »How the royal family often have PDAs at polo matches
Princess Kate embraced Prince William in a sweet hug and kiss at Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2023 today. The royals, who have been known to embrace in PDAs, saw the opportunity to let loose as Kate enjoyed a glass of champagne while cheering on her husband. And while the royal …
Read More »Best of Neston & CH64
Neston Village Fair 2023 Published: 6th July 2023 17:04 The Neston Village Fair was a smaller affair in 2023, but the atmosphere was just as enjoyable as ever. On the morning of Saturday, 1 July, Neston Parish Church Bell Ringers announced on social media: “As usual we be …
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