Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, delighted children (and slightly older royal fans) by reading a bedtime story on national television to mark World Sight Day. On Thursday, the 59-year-old wife of Prince Edward read a story by Bristol-based author Yasmeen Ismail about a young lion who doesn’t feel comfortable enough …
Read More »Princess Anne in hospital LATEST: Princess Royal injured in ‘horse incident’ on Gatcombe Park estate
The Daily Mail’s Royal Editor Rebecca English has written the following analysis on Princess Anne’s role in the Royal Family and why today’s announcement will come as a shock She will, it is hoped, only be out of action only for a week or so. But knowing Princess Anne it …
Read More »Aardman Welcomes Lydia Gough as Sales and Marketing Manager
The multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman has today (10th November) announced the appointment of Lydia Gough as its new Sales and Marketing Manager for Agencies and Brands. Gough will be responsible for the ongoing business development of Aardman’s creative services, showcasing the studio’s director and producer talent and world-famous animation …
Read More »Waste management firm in Bristol to introduce two electric collection vehicles
A waste management company is set to convert two of its fleet of collection vehicles in Bristol from diesel to electric in a £600,000 investment. Grundon Waste Management will make the move within the next few months after trials to gauge the vehicles’ range found they were capable of operating …
Read More »BMO REP completes three logistics transactions for £32.9 million
BMO Real Estate Partners (BMO REP) has committed, on behalf of a UK segregated mandate client, to the acquisition of three modern logistics assets totalling c.237,000 sq ft for £32.9 million. Following the sale of the Royal Mail distribution centre in Bristol, the transactions form part of BMO REP’s strategy …
Read More »Royal Mail to trial electric vans for deliveries to help cut emissions
The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The Royal Mail is trialling the use of electric vans for parcel and letter deliveries to help cut emissions. The company is partnering with the London Electric Vehicle Company to trial its new VN5 …
Read More »Struggles break out in Inverness, Bristol ahead of UK Royal Mail national strike ballot
Struggles break out in Inverness, Bristol ahead of UK Royal Mail national strike ballot By E.P. Milligan 4 March 2020 Some 200 Royal Mail workers in Inverness, Scotland are preparing to strike over company mistreatment of disabled employees. In violation of Royal Mail’s own guidelines as well as the …
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