Claudia Winkleman is one of TV’s busiest stars as she juggles hosting duties on Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors and Ch4’s The Piano. The host, 52, is loved by viewers for her wicked sense of humour not to mention her iconic fringe and use of fake tan. Previously joking that all she …
Read More »Scottish postman who sued Royal Mail for racism loses discrimination claim
Scottish postman who sued Royal Mail for racism after colleague told him ‘I can’t understand you’ loses discrimination claim as tribunal rules he was just talking too fast Scottish postman claimed he was being discriminated against over his accent He sued the Royal Mail and claimed his manager was being …
Read More »Cambridge kids are going to school smelling of weed after walking past drug deals, teacher claims
Children are arriving at school smelling of cannabis after walking past people dealing drugs in the morning, a teacher has claimed. Councillors at Cambridge City Council have also raised concerns about drug dealing in the city, with one saying people were taking drugs in parks where children were trying to …
Read More »Royal Mail Strikes: Full list of dates and why workers are striking for 19 days across two months
Royal Mail workers presented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will be taking industrial action for 19 days across the next two months. A 48-hour strike is currently in place until as action continues in the long-running disputes over low pay and working conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) called …
Read More »Royal Mail strikes: Cambridge postal worker says job is ‘the hardest he’s ever done’ in ‘manic’ conditions
A Cambridge postal worker has spoken out against what he calls the “manic” conditions imposed on workers of Royal Mail in Cambridgeshire. Alex Cook, 40, who has been working at Royal Mail’s sorting office in Cambridge for more than a year, has said that his work schedule is “manic”, and …
Read More »Cambridgeshire postal workers join 115,000 Royal Mail staff on strike over pay
Cambridgeshire postal workers are among around 115,000 Royal Mail staff taking part in a four-day strike beginning today (August 26). Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) say that they are “striking for a pay rise that fully addresses the current cost of living”. 97.6 per cent of CWU members …
Read More »Cambridge’s independent shops that sadly won’t reopen in April
Along usually bustling streets, Cambridge’s independent shops have taken a hit during the pandemic. When all shops are set to open up from April 12, we’ll find an altered streetscape as retailers big and small have sadly been forced to close. A year of lockdowns has of course impacted businesses …
Read More »Treasure Seasons’ ‘Spring’ box just in time for Mothering Sunday
If you’re wondering what sort of gift to give for Mothering Sunday this weekend, you might consider a Treasure Seasons presentation box – order by Friday and the box will be delivered with a smile to the doorstep by bicycle on the big day. How a Mothering Sunday ‘Spring’ box …
Read More »Cambridgeshire police issue warning over doorstep parcel thefts
Thefts of parcels left on doorsteps are thought to be on the rise in Cambridgeshire as more people rely on deliveries amid the pandemic. With the Christmas shopping season in full swing, police have issued a warning to householders. Parcels left on doorsteps can be a magnet for thieves (43507671) …
Read More »Cambridge Judge Business School author is executive coaching star
Dr Helena Kim, author of ‘Soft Skills for Hard People’. Picture: Keith Heppell Helena Kim, an executive coach and coaching psychologist at Cambridge Judge Business School, has seen her first book trending on Amazon within days of its launch. Soft Skills for Hard People: A practical guide to emotional intelligence …
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