R oyal Mail has released a Christmas stamp collection featuring the Queen’s silhouette for the final time. The set of six Art Deco-style stamps focus on key moments from the Nativity, and each bears an outline of the late monarch for the last time in more than 50 years. Designed …
Read More »Royal Mail release Wallace and Gromit stamps marking iconic films and characters
The collection features Wallace and Gromit and their pals Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy, Robin, Morph and Chas, Frank the tortoise and Rocky and Ginger The collection features Wallace and Gromit and their pals Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy, Robin, Morph and Chas, Frank the tortoise and Rocky …
Read More »New Royal Mail stamps to commemorate the Commonwealth Games
A new set of stamps has been issued to mark the Commonwealth Games being held in Birmingham from later this month. The eight stamps were designed by artist Charis Tsevis, featuring illustrations of athletes competing in sports and para sports including diving, boxing, para table Tennis, para powerlifting, gymnastics, cycling …
Read More »‘Vibrantly illustrated’ stamps to mark 50th anniversary of first UK Pride rally
R oyal Mail has revealed images of a new set of “vibrantly illustrated” stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the UK’s first Pride rally. The eight stamps celebrate a march that took place from Trafalgar Square to Hyde Park in London in July 1972, which was the first to …
Read More »London performances feature on new Royal Mail Rolling Stones stamps
A special set of stamps is being issued to celebrate The Rolling Stones, Royal Mail has announced. The 12 stamps will be a tribute to the band, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, having been formed in London in 1962. Eight of the stamps will feature images from some …
Read More »West Ham in talks with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky over £150m stake that could lead to January spending
A Czech billionaire is in advanced talks with West Ham over a deal to buy a minority stake in the club, which could help alleviate the Hammers’ debt and pave the way for January spending. West Ham co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold have been looking for investment in the …
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