Royal Mail are trialing new uniforms for frontline staff – but posties have said the look is far from first class. The postal service unveiled the outfits to workers this week as part of a 12-week trial. They include unisex belts, black “hi-tech” leggings and hi-vis waterproofs. But postal workers …
Read More »Court: Nigerian farmers can sue Shell in UK over pollution
LONDON (AP) — Britain's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a group of Nigerian farmers and fishermen can sue Royal Dutch Shell PLC in English … Source link
Read More »‘Super Mario’ ecstasy dealer used bitcoin to buy dark web drugs but was snared by Royal Mail
A teenager used Bitcoin to buy ecstasy tablets on the dark web from a supplier in Holland who sent them to him concealed in a DVD case. And after the package – which had Dylan Bailey’s name and address on it – was intercepted at the Royal Mail’s international logistics …
Read More »Royal Mail and DVLA warning over scams trying to steal your money
There are new scams you need to be aware of as criminals attempt to dupe unsuspecting people into handing over money and personal information. The UK’s leading fraud prevention service has shared details on the latest scams involving Royal Mail deliveries and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). According …
Read More »Four Royal Mail post boxes have been stolen from a west Wales village
Post boxes have been stolen from a west Wales village. Dyfed Powys Police say they are investigating the theft of Royal Mail post boxes from the Pencader area of Carmarthenshire. One was taken from Llanfihangel ar Arth, close to the village of Pencader. Another box has since been recovered at …
Read More »List of mobile speed camera locations in Gloucestershire this week
There are far fewer cars on the roads, but that can mean speeders will stand out even more. Mobile speed cameras are being deployed around the county this week in a bid to reduce the risk of collisions and injuries. Law-flouting drivers risk fines, points and prosecution depending on their …
Read More »Attempted robbery from Royal Mail worker prompts police search in Bedminster
A thief attempted to steal a mailbag off a Royal Mail worker in Bedminster this afternoon (January 12). Police are searching the area following the attempted robbery, on Bedminster Parade, at about 5.30pm. The thug fled the area empty-handed after the incident. An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said: “We’re …
Read More »Urgent scam warning issued by Royal Bank of Scotland following latest coronavirus lockdown
Scam alert. The Royal Bank of Scotland has issued an urgent scam alert following the new lockdown. The lockdown at the beginning of March saw an increase in scams of 400 per cent according to Action Fraud and Royal Bank is hoping that by alerting customers in advance and further …
Read More »School librarian charged over ‘sexual relationship with boy, 14’
School librarian, 45, is charged with ‘having a five-year sexual relationship with a student that began when he was just 14 years old’ Joan Meyer charged with first-degree child sexual abuse for allegedly carrying on five-year relationship with her student, beginning in 2009 when he was 14 Allegations against Meyer …
Read More »Gang of 50 teens smash up SUV in brazen daylight attack on New York’s Fifth Avenue
An SUV driver and his mother say they thought they were going to be killed after a gang of teenagers surrounded their car and began smashing it up in New York City. The shocking incident occurred in broad daylight in the heart of Manhattan on Tuesday – evidence that Big …
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