A long-serving Farnham postie has hung up his mailbag after 37 years delivering for the community – in more ways than one! Mark Wheeler retired from the Royal Mail aged 56 on Monday bringing his four decades of service to an end. He previously spent a decade delivering in the …
Read More »Jake Archer set for Pirelli Superstock Championship weekend
Archer celebrated title success in the Hel Performance Motostar British Championship in 2018 and most recently was also a podium finisher in the British GP2 Championship. Jake Archer, the son of a British Army Veteran, returns with the long-established True Heroes Racing this weekend with direct support from the Pals …
Read More »Residents in uproar over postbox disappearance mystery | Express & Star
A community has accused the Royal Mail of "not caring" after the mystery removal of a postbox. Source link
Read More »NatWest to close Plymouth bank
NatWest has confirmed four more Devon banks will close this year – including one in Plymouth. The bank group is to shut 36 branches across the UK by the end of July 2024. Of the closures, 34 are NatWest and two are RBS banks. It means the total number of …
Read More »Widow of Saudi royal in fight over house on ‘billionaires’ row’ in London
Aljawharah Alibrahim has been sued by a Liechtenstein-based foundation which held Kenstead Hall for the benefit of the heirs of King Fahd bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, who died in 2005. Lawyers representing the Asturion Fondation have told a judge overseeing a High Court trial in London that in 2011 …
Read More »Fermanagh folks hit by more Royal Mail postal delays
A LOCAL councillor’s worst fears were realised when new research commissioned by the charity Citizens Advice showed an estimated 15.7 million people in the UK experienced postal delays last month. Many of those who experienced delays said they had suffered knock-on impacts, such as missing health appointments, fines, or bills. …
Read More »Prince of Wales scores two goals at charity polo event
William was joined by his wife Kate, who smiled and cheered while watching from the sidelines, wearing a white and sky blue patterned dress reportedly designed by Beulah London. The prince played in defence, chasing the ball with a sturdy backhand swing and scoring two goals in an intense match. …
Read More »Bench warrant issued after accused mail thief doesn’t show up to court – The Oakland Press
A bench warrant was issued Thursday for one of two Detroiters accused of stealing mail in Rochester Hills because he didn’t show up for a scheduled hearing. Judge Julie Nicholson of 52-3 District Court issued the warrant Thursday morning for Devon Bailey, who also forfeits $2,500 posted for bond. Bond …
Read More »Tycoons Set for Tussle Over French Supermarket Giant
Two European tycoons are battling over the future of a debt-laden French supermarket chain, writes Calum Muirhead. Daniel Kretinsky, a Czech billionaire who is the biggest investor in the UK’s Royal Mail and has stakes in Sainsbury’s and West Ham FC, is facing off against Frenchman Xavier Niel, founder of …
Read More »Jersey’s mail plane to be scrapped and replaced with ferry service
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. …
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