[ad_1] The main collection features 10 stamps celebrating men and women who played vital roles in the war effort. The main collection features 10 stamps celebrating men and women who played vital roles in the war effort. Royal Mail has unveiled VE Day 80 commemorative stamps to honour “silent warriors whose contributions echo through history”….
[ad_1] Significant changes to road tax are set to come into effect next week, potentially impacting Blue Badge holders across the UK. From 1st April, the standard rate of road tax for cars registered after April 2017 will increase by £5 to £195 annually. However, the exact amount will depend on the year your car…
[ad_1] A popular village postman known for wearing his trademark shorts whatever the weather has retired after more than 40 years in the job. Eddie Whitaker, who was the postie for Marchington village and its surrounding area, was given a special surprise send-off by locals. Well over a hundred of his addressees attended a retirement…
[ad_1] The King and the Prime Minister led tributes to the nation’s unsung heroes as excitement builds ahead of the 25th anniversary Pride of Britain Awards. Dozens of huge stars, from Oscar winners to chart-toppers and world champions, will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of winners, including awe-inspiring children of courage, fundraisers, campaigners and lifesavers. The…
[ad_1] A Royal Navy drone squadron has marked its fifth anniversary with the addition of a new craft. The 700X Naval Air Squadron – which marks the milestone next month – is preparing to introduce the Peregrine helicopter into service, the latest addition to the specialist unit’s growing fleet of crewless systems. The squadron was…
[ad_1] King Charles doesn’t have to fret about forgetting his passport when he travels, thanks to certain Royal protocols. The monarch often takes to the skies for official duties – he and Camilla are due to jet off to Australia and Samoa later this month. While Camilla will need her travel documents at the ready,…
[ad_1] Cheltenham is set to honour the 84th anniversary of the momentous Battle of Britain on Sunday (September 15).. The town will pay tribute to RAF Fighter Command’s significant triumph over the German Luftwaffe back in 1940. A poignant ceremony will take place at the War Memorial at 11am to mark the historic occasion. For…
[ad_1] A suspected Second World War grenade was found on a beach on the Isles of Scilly. Police and coastguards were alerted to the island of St Martin’s at around 7.15pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 27) after the grenade was discovered. They then called a Royal Navy helicopter before an explosive disposal team carried out a…
[ad_1] Drivers may see car taxes slashed by half under DVLA incentives. According to official documents, drivers can receive up to 50 per cent off car taxes if they receive certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). The DWP will give drivers who are eligible support as long as they…
[ad_1] Black Country Living Museum is open all year round, however, for one weekend only this July, they invite visitors to don their vintage threads to step back in time to the 1940s and see the Museum’s historic streets transformed. During this special weekend, the open-air Museum provides an immersive experience where you can discover…