A Bridlington subpostmaster was left bankrupt after an auditor wrongly accused him of being “sloppy and slapdash”. A long-running inquiry is taking place into the Horizon scandal which resulted in more than 700 branch managers falsely accused by the Post Office of crimes, such as fraud and theft, due to …
Read More »The hidden gem beach perfect for a fossil hunt – and it’s less than half an hour from Hull
The East Yorkshire coast is blessed with beautiful beaches, but few are as intriguing as Mappleton. Not only is it a bit of a hidden gem, usually far less busy than the big tourists beaches, but it also boasts a “hidden” cove and a chance to find fossils. Popular with …
Read More »Coronation stamps issued by Royal Mail in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s big day
Four new stamps have been issued to celebrate the upcoming coronation and causes King Charles “has dedicated his life of public service to”, Royal Mail has said. Cultural diversity and community, the Commonwealth and sustainability and biodiversity are those causes – and are some of the King’s most prominent concerns. …
Read More »Residents’ post delayed after ‘harassing’ seagulls attack postmen
‘Harassing and aggressive’ seagulls attacking postal workers in East Yorkshire have led to a delay in residents getting their mail, it has been revealed. A Royal Mail Bridlington delivery manager has written to residents around the north of Bempton Lane in Bridlington to advise that their post may be delayed …
Read More »Death notices and funeral announcements from the Hull Daily Mail this week
Every week, dozens of funeral notices and birth announcements are made in the Hull Daily Mail. Announcing the death of a family member has been a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones, a tradition which should continue as a life should be celebrated and never forgotten. There have been …
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