The nation’s favourite felines are appearing on their own set of stamps. The most popular owned cats in the UK – both pedigree breeds and moggies – have been chosen by Royal Mail for a special new collection. Royal Mail has issued a set of stamps celebrating the domestic cat …
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The ‘unsung’ work women undertook during the Second World War is being recognised in a new series of Royal Mail stamps. Fourteen black and white photographs showcasing the new roles women adopted during the war years will go on sale next month. Bletchley Park codebreakers are pictured in one of …
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An exclusive set of stamps showcasing the migratory birds that come to the UK every spring and summer have been released by Royal Mail. Illustrated by renowned Irish ornithologist Killian Mullarney, one of Europe’s best known bird artists and whose work has been featured in the Collins Bird Guide, the …
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The price of a stamp is going-up tomorrow as the amount it costs to post a letter becomes the latest item households and businesses are now paying more for from this month. A first class stamp is increasing by 10p to 95p, says Royal Mail, which explains it is raising …
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Kent County Council has unveiled controversial plans to sell or lease part of its historic headquarters into flats and co-working spaces. Maidstone County Hall has been KCC’s HQ for more than 130 years, but some blocks of the historic building have been declared surplus to requirements. County Hall in Maidstone …
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Stamps are getting a new look – with unique barcodes to now sit alongside the The Queen’s image. Royal Mail says the current design of ‘everyday’ stamps featuring Her Majesty’s profile will be phased out and a new design with each stamp featuring a unique code is being introduced. New …
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Iconic images of rock legends The Rolling Stones are to appear on an exclusive set of stamps unveiled by the Royal Mail to mark the group’s 60th anniversary this year. The band, which includes Dartford-born Keith Richards and Sir Mick Jagger, are set to become only the fourth music group …
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Christmas cards and letters have been found strewn and soaking on the ground – sparking fears a postbox was raided. The mail – addressed to locations including Faversham, Whitstable and Bury St Edmunds – was found littering streets through Faversham town centre by shocked passers-by. A hand-written letter was among …
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Many of us are likely to be tracking a much-needed parcel in the next few days in the race to finish the Christmas shopping. But what happens when that package is either late, damaged or missing and how should you complain? Are you still waiting for some parcels or presents …
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A 53-year-old Chathamman has gone on trial after a suspicious package was sent to a Covid-19 vaccine plant in Wrexham. Anthony Collins was arrested following a raid on his home after the device was received at the Wrexham facilityin January. Bomb squad soldiers and police were called to the factory …
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