A photo of unearthed postboxes has gone viral on twitter – and people can’t believe it. The photo shows the iconic red Royal Mail postboxes are much bigger than many think they are. The photo shows three postboxes that have been unearthed, uncovering a large section that is dug into …
Read More »Six new laws and rules coming to Scotland this April that will impact you
There are a number of important rule changes set to come into force next month. Laws on things such as minimum and living wage will be altered from the end of this week with changes to Scotland’s Covid rules also set to come into force before the end of April. …
Read More »Royal Mail urges people to get rid of old stamps before huge barcode change
Royal Mail are changing to way we use stamps as unique barcodes will help enhance security of postal services. The postal service is adding unique barcodes to stamps with the traditional ones set to phased out within a year. Royal Mail is urging customers to find and use-up any non-barcoded …
Read More »Royal Mail chooses The Rolling Stones for exclusive stamp set which will be available to buy from January 20
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 are set to become only the fourth music group in history to be chosen for a dedicated stamp …
Read More »A 1-year-old who dressed up as the Queen with her corgis got a special message from the royal in the mail
One-year-old Jalayne Sutherland dressed up as Queen Elizabeth II with her corgis last Halloween. The family sent a photograph of Jalayne to the Queen, and in December, Windsor Castle responded. A 1-year-old who dressed up as the Queen for Halloween is going viral after receiving a letter from Windsor Castle …
Read More »Warning over fake Royal Mail, DPD and Hermes delivery texts as scammers change tactics
People are being warned to stay vigilant over texts from delivery couriers with fake tracking links as scammers change their tactics. Trading Standards Scotland has issued advice after reports of consumers still receiving bogus texts saying that Hermes, DPD and Royal Mail have been unable to deliver a parcel and …
Read More »The silver lining to Brexit shellfish delays is being able to make this delicious dish
I was working in a London restaurant called The Fire Station at Waterloo in the 1990s when I first became aware of strange nocturnal goings-on in the shellfish trade. I worked on the starter section, or “larder” as it is quaintly known, and one of our main dishes was chargrilled …
Read More »How can you celebrate Mother’s Day during the Covid-19 pandemic?
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday, March 14, so you may be wondering how you can celebrate amid ongoing Covid lockdown restrictions. Although Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a four-step roadmap for easing lockdown, most restrictions will still be in place come Mother’s Day. Restaurants, pubs and non-essential shops will still be shut, indoor socialising …
Read More »The Latest: Israeli study confirms vaccine efficacy
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Read More »The Latest: Auckland, New Zealand begins 3-day lockdown
LONDON — U.K. government scientific advisers say the COVID-19 variant now predominant in the country may be up to 70% more deadly than previous … Source link
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