Rail passengers have been urged to only travel if “absolutely necessary” today as members of four trade unions stage a 24-hour walkout. The latest strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), Aslef, Unite and the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) is expected to cause the worst …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to stage another two-day strike in pay dispute – MKFM 106.3FM
Royal Mail workers are to stage a further 48-hour strike starting at the end of this month in a dispute over pay and conditions. Some 115,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) were already preparing to walk out on Thursday and Friday this week. But they will now also …
Read More »Harry and Meghan have lost ‘final chance’ to visit Queen, royal experts say
It’s claimed Harry and Meghan have missed the boat when it comes to visiting the Queen, with royal experts saying ‘it would now be too embarrassing for them’, reports The Mirror. They both due at an event in Manchester tomorrow, and will then jet off Germany before returning later in …
Read More »Pictures show Netflix show Bridgerton filming in Greenwich ahead of third season
Fans of the hit Netflix show Bridgerton were left excited this week when pictures emerged of filming taking place in Greenwich. The romantic-period drama is currently filming its third season on the outskirts of the county following the release of the show’s second season which came out in March. The …
Read More »Royal News Roundup: Princess Charlotte's Silly Faces – PureWow
According to the Daily Mail, the royal bodyguards have very specific code names for Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton: “Danny Collins” … Source link
Read More »Midlothian movie buff transforms old Volkswagen Beetle into Herbie replica
A Gorebridge postie has shared the amazing transformation that he carried out of an old school Volkswagen Beetle into a movie replica of Herbie The Love Bug. Ross Nicholson, 27, who works for the Royal Mail, says that he is a movie enthusiast and has always had a dream of …
Read More »FTSE 100 Index Promotes Centrica, Unite in Latest Shuffle
By Joe Hoppe ITV PLC and Royal Mail PLC are set to drop out of the FTSE 100 index in the quarterly reshuffle and Centrica PLC, which owns British Gas, and Unite Group PLC, the student accommodation provider, are set to be promoted from the midcap FTSE 250 to London’s …
Read More »In 1912,The titanic set sail – 9News Nigeria
Did you know there were Black passengers on the ship? A True Life Story: On April 10,1912, The Royal Mail Ship (RMS), Titanic set sail across the Atlantic on its first voyage from Southampton, England to New York City. At 52,310 tons, the Titanic was the largest passenger ship the …
Read More »The National Apprenticeship Show kicks off in Milton Keynes – MKFM 106.3FM
MKFM The National Apprenticeship Show is at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes for two days, showcasing thousands of apprenticeship opportunities. There are thousands of opportunities available at the National Apprenticeship Show this week, with employers and providers showcasing some amazing opportunities to visitors in a lively, interactive, fun and informative …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth’s golden carriage ‘to return for Platinum Jubilee’
Queen Elizabeth’s golden carriage could reappear for her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 95-year-old monarch has previously confessed to feeling uncomfortable during her ride in the Gold State Coach for her Coronation – but it’s now being refurbished ahead of the Jubilee. A source told The Sun newspaper: “It would be …
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