Tag Archives: Cardiff

Telecoms and postal workers from all across south Wales have gathered in Cardiff’s Central Square in a protest over pay. The industrial action coincides with the first of two days of BT and Openreach strikes, and the first of 18 days of Royal Mail walkouts. During the action senior union …

Bonfire Night 2022 is fast approaching – nope, we can’t believe it either – and it’s time to get the sparklers ready along with the gloves, hats and scarves as we stand outside and stare at the sky for some cracking firework displays. Across the country, there are some great …

Christmas is the busiest time of year and with so many parcels and letters needing to be delivered. And Royal Mail is looking for an extra pair of hands to help them sift through thousands of items of mail in time for the festive season. For those looking to earn …

From Friday 115,000 Royal Mail workers are going on strike in what has been called the “biggest strike of summer so far”. Workers gathered at the Penarth Road sorting office in Cardiff to make their case. On the picket line, Communication Workers Union branch chair and postal executive member Katrina …

Even on the dampest day in west Wales, when the sea is as grey as iron, the Ultracomida deli feels like sunshine. Whether you’re in the Narberth or Aberystwyth branch, it’s almost impossible not to be momentarily transported to Spain. With walls stacked high with jars of olives, anchovies, wines …

A Newtown postman was sacked after he routinely drove his Royal Mail van after drinking beer, a tribunal heard. Ian Partington admitted stopping at the pub for a pint then driving his van home twice a week after work and was even caught with a can of lager in the …

It’s that time of year again, and Christmas is rapidly approaching. That also means the period when businesses are looking to fill temporary roles over the busy festive season is here once more. And that’s good news for many of us as, let’s face it, no matter how much we …

Two cousins received almost £10,000 in the post from elderly and vulnerable people who had fallen victim to a “mean and nasty” fraud. Khaled Sarvari, 33, and Eymal Sarvari, 37, laundered the money while taking part in a “sophisticated and clever” operation to con a 91-year-old woman and another elderly …

More than 20 cases of coronavirus have been discovered at the Royal Mail’s sorting office in Cardiff. A letter from the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU), sent to its members working at the Royal Mail’s Penarth Road site, states there were 21 confirmed coronavirus cases in the last fortnight. The union …

As much as we love Christmas, we know it can be an incredibly expensive time of year. If you’re planning to splash out on your loved ones, or simply fancy making a few extra quid over the festive period, you might be looking for a part-time job. Fortunately, there are …