At the largest exhibition of his watercolours to date, painting enthusiast Prince Charles has described the restorative benefits of art, saying it “transports me to another dimension.” The heir to the British throne went on to say that painting is “one of the most relaxing and therapeutic exercises I know,” …
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A Newtown postman was sacked after he routinely drove his Royal Mail van after drinking beer, a tribunal heard. Ian Partington admitted stopping at the pub for a pint then driving his van home twice a week after work and was even caught with a can of lager in the …
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Postal workers at the Royal Mail’s Dumfries sorting office in Great King Street have delivered a first-class service to the Standard’s Christmas toy appeal. They filled a van with toys for all ages which will help us fill the agencies lists. Led by Jamie Hughes, Ross Corbett, and Tony Trainor, …
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It’s been a challenging year for everyone, particularly those who have found themselves looking for new employment. With the end of the government’s furlough scheme, introduced at the start of the coronavirus lockdown, many people are ending the year on the look out for a new job. It is tough, …
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LISTEN ye men of Dzimbahwe, even those foolish MaShurugwi, to these wise words. Over the last 30 years, the power of the media has grown out of all proportion to its intended purpose, which was to render to the citizen unvarnished information. In the US, as we speak, the media, …
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ROYAL OAK, Mich. – From Washington to Royal Oak — people rallied to demand Congress do something to protect the Post Office. People from all over Metro Detroit protested in Royal Oak Saturday. They said not only is the Post Office essential for democracy in November, but also to their …
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Urban exploring has become something of a secret phenomenon in the UK. Thousands of explorers are spending their time researching, visiting and documenting old abandoned buildings situated both in remote, distant locations and hidden in the heart of urban areas. In Yorkshire there have been a number of individuals that …
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This is probably one of the most picturesque train journeys in the country. Once you’ve slowly passed Cambridge University Press and the Royal Mail building you’re well on your way, gliding through gorgeous yellow rapeseed fields and rolling meadows. What could possibly ruin it? Well, people. People can ruin it. …
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More Headlines PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. – A Prairie du Sac man’s dying wish was to get as many Christmas cards as possible. Through the power of social media and the kindness in people’s hearts, Gene Weittenhiller received more than 50,000 cards so far and hundreds of gifts and packages. …
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There are so many places in the outer zones of London that didn’t used to be part of the city. Over time, the city’s surrounding counties have shrunk as areas on the fringes have been absorbed into London. The county of Middlesex was dissolved and was all but absorbed into …
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