Source: Getty Images| Max Mumby/Indigo Prince Charles and Prince Harry stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. March 23 2025, Published 12:58 p.m. ET Prince Harry’s dramatic exit from the royal family and his subsequent revelations in interviews and his memoir strained his relationship with his father King Charles III. …
Read More »Loch Ness Monster portrayed in new Royal Mail stamps celebrating myths and legends
The Loch Ness monster is featured alongside other creatures. The Loch Ness monster will be featured in a new limited set of stamps created by Royal Mail celebrating myths and legends. The eight-stamp set explores the mythical creatures and legendary figures of UK folklore, with Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd and …
Read More »Strath MP says Royal Mail service changes must not have impact on rural communities
There are fears that customers in the North of Scotland could face a much poorer service and more expense if Royal Mail changes get the go-ahead. Rural communities and pensioners must not be impacted by proposed changes to Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligations, local MP Graham Leadbitter has said. The …
Read More »Residents’ relief as 25 years of confusion at an end with street name change – Armagh I
Street signs still direct motorists to “Laural Drive”. Credit: Google As was expected, all eight households surveyed in ‘Laural Drive’, Aughnacloy, have now elected to have their street renamed ‘Laurel Drive’ – this being the correct spelling. Having the name of their street correctly spelt will bring to an end …
Read More »Caution is needed over Highland Council’s investment plan; and posties’ working conditions are being made more difficult
Letters should be emailed to editor@northern-times.co.uk. Please include your address and a daytime telephone number. Letters may be edited for length or other reasons and are included at the editor’s discretion. ‘Strong measure of caution’ needed over Highland Council’s investment plan Letter from Cllr Jim McGillivray, East Sutherland and Edderton …
Read More »I’ve reached a milestone birthday in good health and with a desire to make the most of every day
The Postie Notes by Mark Gilbert Well, I’ve had a milestone birthday this year, 70, an age I never thought I’d reach all those years ago when I was working every day, living life to the full, and abusing my body, but here I am, in generally good health and …
Read More »Beating loneliness, fighting cancer and rewilding plea
YOUR CAITHNESS: Ian Cameron took this photograph at Crosskirk, Forss. Help counter loneliness this winter As we head further into the colder months and are layering up our winter woollies, I would like to share with readers the support that’s available through Royal Voluntary Service. We’ve found through research that …
Read More »‘Traditional winter scene’ at St Patrick’s COI Cathedral to feature on Royal Mail second class stamp – Armagh I
Royal Mail today announced (November 5) that an original illustration of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland (COI) Cathedral Armagh will feature as the Second Class Large Class stamp for its Christmas Special Stamps in 2024. Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps feature some of the many spectacular cathedrals in the UK …
Read More »Inverness Scouts aim to make Christmas card sending ‘more affordable’
Inverness Scout Post is back. Picture: Inverness Scout Post Facebook With the cost of postage stamps rising earlier this year, people may be thinking twice about sending cards during the festive period. But not the Inverness Scout Post service. RELATED: Scout Post open in Inverness for the festive period Scout …
Read More »Royal Mail admits ‘high’ staff sickness and job vacancy numbers hitting some post deliveries in Inverness; comes after months of complaints from fed-up Highland residents
Royal Mail has admitted staffing issues in Inverness. Postal chiefs have admitted that staff sickness and vacancies in Inverness are at “high” levels after further complaints over late deliveries. Fed-up residents and political figures have been sounding the alarm for years over what they argue is a deteriorating postal service, …
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