A Bedworth woman said quitting her job three years ago to live her dream at Coventry Market was the ‘best decision she has ever made.’ Sarah Bodger took a leap of faith and decided to set up Ragdoll Crafts after she was forced to leave her £23,000-a-year role at Royal …
Read More »‘Concerning’ increase in dog attacks on postal workers in Plymouth
Plymouth is one of the places that has seen a worrying uptick in the number of dog attacks on postal workers in the past year. Across the UK there have been an average of 42 incidents occurring weekly, according to recent findings. Royal Mail said there were 2,206 instances of …
Read More »Luton Airport could launch flights to New York, Dubai, Cancún and more
London Luton Airport could launch flights to New York, Dubai, Cancun and more. Long-haul flights could arrive at the airport within the next two decades if Luton Rising – the airport’s new trading name – gets permission to build a second terminal. It means long-haul services could connect its Bedfordshire …
Read More »The big Christmas market just off M3 near Surrey with traditional German chalets
With less than 90 days to go until Christmas Day, preparations are well underway for some of the UK’s biggest winter events. One of the most popular things to do over the festive season is to head along to a Christmas market. After all, there’s nothing quite like wrapping up …
Read More »Ofcom team step in with Royal Mail over ‘unacceptable’ delays in Nuneaton
Ofcom is set to step in and raise concerns directly with Royal Mail over ‘unacceptable’ delays in Nuneaton. CoventryLive has highlighted concerns over mail deliveries across the town several times this year, most recently with householders in Galley Common blasting the service as a ‘joke’. They said they had been …
Read More »Royal Mail looking for Christmas workers in Coventry
The final days of the British summer are winding down as autumn and winter approaches. But this means Christmas will be on its way soon. Christmas is a busy period for many, with plenty of people relying on the postal service to send gifts across the country. To meet the …
Read More »Diggers start work on new Nuneaton Royal Mail depot and sorting office
Diggers have started work ahead of the creation of a new Nuneaton Royal Mail depot and sorting office. They have been spotted on the corner parcel of land at the junction of Bermuda Road and Hazell Way. As we reported in our newsletter, the current facility in Church Street has …
Read More »The little town straddling three counties some people think is in Surrey
Blackwater is a town in the north eastern part of Hampshire, however some people consider it to be part of Camberley in Surrey. Located just next door and separated only by The Meadows roundabout, the neighbourhood is home to a train station, leisure centre and two budget supermarkets – Lidl …
Read More »Full list of deadlines for Royal Mail parcels and letters to be delivered for Christmas
The festive season is here and the rush to get presents sent by post will be bigger than ever with Royal Mail strikes likely to cause disruption. Members of the Communication Workers Union are taking national strike action on December 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24, 2022 – after …
Read More »Royal Mail issue update as staff strike in run-up to Christmas
Royal Mail has issued an update on a long-running dispute about pay and working conditions as strikes continue. Employees are set to strike on November 30 and December 1, 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24. Around 115,000 postal workers are walking out during the strike action. This means deliveries …
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