Ten gorgeous gardens are opening in Dulverton for all visitors to enjoy. Dulverton opens its ‘Secret Gardens’ on Sunday, July 2 from 10am to 4.30pm. This is a rare opportunity to visit some of the delightful gardens that are normally hidden away. The gardens are of all shapes, sizes and …
Read More »Martin Lewis’ MSE issues six-week warning over old stamps before millions become worthless – or risk a fee
MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has issued a warning about old stamps before millions become worthless. Royal Mail will replace all existing stamps with the new design by July 31, and if you continue to use them after this date, you may be charged. first Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has issued a warning …
Read More »Deaths that rocked Royal Family before Diana’s crash, including demise of the OTHER Prince William
It is remembered as one of the most shocking events to hit the Royal Family in modern times. Yet the loss of Princess Diana in 1997 was not the first unexpected – or indeed shattering – royal death the Windsors suffered in the 20th-century. Two popular members of the family, …
Read More »Martin Lewis’ MSE issues six-week warning over old stamps before millions become worthless – or risk a fee
MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has issued a warning over old stamps before millions become worthless. Royal Mail is replacing all current stamps with new style designs by July 31 and if you keep using them after this date, you could be charged a fee. 1 Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has issued a …
Read More »Royal Mail makes postal service announcement – UK postcodes affected
Royal Mail aims to deliver to all addresses it has mail for, six days per week. However, this is not always the case due to factors such as high levels of sickness absences, resourcing issues, local factors or poor weather conditions. When this happens, Royal Mail rotates deliveries to minimise …
Read More »Royal Mail warning: Five weeks left to use old stamps before they become WORTHLESS
Classic stamps are being replaced by ones with barcodes, with the “grace period” for using older stamps set to end on July 31, 2023 – meaning you don’t have long left to use them up Royal Mail is getting rid of older stamps in favour for ones with barcodes ( …
Read More »Scottish islands ‘fought to survive pandemic, will we survive the ferry crisis?’
Iain MacRury ferries: Headline TBC (Image: Peter Kelty) Iain MacRury is the managing director of South Uist-based Salar Smokehouse LTD, and runs Charlie’s Bistro on Benbecula alongside his wife, Emma. With a unique dual perspective on two very different businesses, he has told The Herald that there’s no escaping from …
Read More »Ward and Furey’s live Q&A: Browbeating by the Communication Workers Union to impose a betrayal
The online meeting held Thursday evening by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) with its membership at Royal Mail was nothing more than a browbeating exercise by union leaders Dave Ward and Andy Furey, trying to force members to accept their surrender terms to end the bitter year-long dispute. It was …
Read More »Princess of Wales wows Royal Ascot crowds in striking red dress
Kate was cheered by racegoers whey they spotted her on the big screen taking part in the traditional royal carriage procession with the Prince of Wales. The future King and Queen were making their first appearance of the week at the famous Berkshire meet, where high fashion rubs shoulders with …
Read More »Revisiting the enigmatic Titanic and a series of unfortunate events – News
The ship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 has etched a permanent place in popular culture and continues to generate curiosity This 2004 photo shows the remains of a coat and boots in the mud on the sea bed near the Titanic’s stern. (Institute for Exploration, Center for …
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