Watched by his loving wife, England’s tennis hero carried the hopes of the nation at Wimbledon. But back in 1926, the future King George VI’s attempt to put on a royal display on the tennis court ended in disaster. Partnering up with his former equerry, Wing-Commander Louis Greig, the then …
Read More »Councillor takes aim at MP over Patcham planning battle – Brighton and Hove News
A Conservative councillor has accused the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion of not giving equal support to the different communities in her constituency. Councillor Anne Meadows, who represents Patcham and Hollingbury, spoke out after Caroline Lucas gave her support to residents fighting plans to redevelop a derelict site in Beaconsfield …
Read More »RIAT 2023: Final schedule confirmed for RAF Fairford event
The annual three-day event at RAF Fairford, just under an hour from Oxford, will start on Friday, July 14, and thousands will flock to the airbase to see over 250 aircraft take part in either the flying or static displays. This week the finishing touches were added to this year’s event, with …
Read More »Norfolk man fitted tracking device to postal worker’s vehicle
Keith Deacon, 71, used the device to check where she was going and would occasionally turn up at locations where she was. Norwich Crown Court heard that he developed a “fixation” with the post office worker during the coronavirus pandemic. Royal Mail delivery vans (Image: PA) Matthew Sorel-Cameron, prosecuting, said Deacon …
Read More »Dog attack ‘epidemic’ must stop says postal workers union
Postal workers have urged the government to tackle the dog violence “epidemic” they say is a major safety risk. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), the union for postal workers, wants the government to “toughen up” and improve police enforcement as well as court penalties. The union went on to describe …
Read More »Communication Workers Union stalls “rule 13” industrial action in Shropshire against revisions
Royal Mail workers in Shropshire, England have voted for local industrial action against revisions that have hiked up workloads and led to systematic failures of the USO. But a postal worker has told the World Socialist Web Site that the Communication Workers Union CWU is stalling their action. Members of …
Read More »Tourist trips to the wreckage WILL continue despite Titanic submarine implosion
Jessica Sanders, president of Royal Mail Ship Titanic, Inc., knew one of the victims – pilot Paul-Henri Nargeolet. He believed the trip shouldn’t be ‘just for a handful of people’ Tourism to the Titanic wreck will resume despite the Titan submarine tragedy Tourism to the Titanic wreck will resume despite …
Read More »Royal Canadian Navy ships leave Halifax to join NATO in Baltic mission
Open this photo in gallery: HMCS Summerside sails from its homeport in Halifax as Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz raises her cap during the departure ceremony for HMCS Summerside and HMCS Shawinigan, in Halifax, on July 3.Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press Two Royal Canadian Navy warships sailed out of Halifax harbour Monday, bound …
Read More »Royal Mail reveals surge in dog attacks on postal workers – see the worst areas
Postal workers faced almost 2,000 dog attacks last year, new figures of the reported incidents revealed. The Royal Mail said on Monday that a total of 1,916 dog attacks were recorded during the year to March 31, 2023. The figures show a 14% rise in the 1,673 cases of dog …
Read More »Residents ‘concerned’ after post not delivered in Prenton
One local resident, who asked not to be named, said he hadn’t received “any communication” from the postal service despite contacting customer service numerous times. He told the Globe that he had not received any post in over three weeks. He said: “We had a lovely postman who was as …
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