Royal Mail has issued a warning to remind its customers of a looming deadline that will affect anyone who uses its stamps. The UK postal service introduced new barcoded stamps back in 2022 with each barcode allowing the stamps to be traced through the postal system. Since then, people have …
Read More »2 arrested in firebombing of California Planned Parenthood clinic last year
by AP | @ | June 14, 2023 2:41 pm SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Marine and a second man have been arrested on federal charges of firebombing a Planned Parenthood clinic in Southern California last year. Prosecutors say 21-year-old Tibet Ergul of Irvine and 23-year-old Chance Brannon …
Read More »Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek
STARKS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana man has been charged with aggravated assault and battery after shooting at children who had been playing hide and seek outside his home, striking a 14-year-old girl, officials said. The girl suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head early Sunday, and …
Read More »Royal Mail workers walk out in first day of strikes ahead of Christmas
More than 100,000 Royal Mail workers are walking out today (Friday, December 9) in the first of several dates of industrial action planned in December. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are striking after negotiations with Royal Mail failed. Further days of industrial action are planned on December 9, …
Read More »Rail user saves £360 on ONE train journey by buying nine separate tickets
A commuter has revealed how he saved £360 on a single journey to and from work after purchasing nine separate tickets. Kieran Maguire, 60, was shocked when he learned that his return journey from Haywards Heath to Liverpool Lime Street would force him to fork out £441.20. The lecturer has …
Read More »All the upcoming strikes that could affect you – including rail, Royal Mail and more
A wave of industrial action is sweeping across the country, affecting various industries including postal services, the education sector, and the railways. Some of the strikes will be taking place on the same day, leading to widespread disruptions. Today (November 24) picket lines will be mounted outside schools, universities and …
Read More »Warning over ‘correct’ way to clean reusable water bottles – and stop them becoming bacteria ‘breeding ground’
Everyone knows drinking plenty of water is important for many health reasons, and having a dedicated bottle to do so can make it easier – and more sustainable. But keeping your receptacle clean is also important for health. Containers can become breeding grounds for harmful bacteria, which can cause illness …
Read More »Postman boycotts house over Christmas after ‘rude’ note taped to door
A postman has vowed to boycott a family home over Christmas after a ‘rude’ note was taped to their front door. The handwritten note accused postman Dave, whose name has been changed, of pretending to attempt to deliver their parcels. It warned him ‘not to even think about’ leaving an …
Read More »Meghan Markle wins privacy battle over letter to estranged father – live updates
Last modified on Dec 02, 2021 14:14 GMT Danielle Stacey The Court of Appeal will make its decision on whether to grant the Mail on Sunday’s appeal to overturn the Duchess of Sussex’s victory in their privacy battle The publisher of The Mail On Sunday has lost …
Read More »Duchess Camilla wows royal fans with latest video to mark special day
October 07, 2021 – 15:27 BST Danielle Stacey Clarence House shared a clip of the Duchess of Cornwall reciting a poem to mark National Poetry Day on 7 October The Duchess of Cornwall impressed her social media followers as she got involved with National Poetry Day on …
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