Residents of Scotland’s Clyde Tower have been told they must collect their mail from a post office a mile away after a tenant with a dog allegedly threatened two postal workers. Royal Mail halted deliveries to the 19-story high-rise, citing the need to protect staff. The decision followed incidents where …
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WHEN you think something is long gone, another reminder pops up, breathing life into the past. I’m talking about a recent festival which was uniquely Australian. It celebrated 100 years since the last horse-drawn coach was operated by Cobb & Co. This festival was in remote southern Queensland near Roma, …
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Royal Mail said the digital system will remove the need for the manual scanning of containers – (PA Wire) Royal Mail is changing the way you track your packages. The company will launch smart stickers to digitally track its containers as part of a scheme to improve efficiency and give …
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Harrier is one of those British brands not many people know about, but they really should. The Peak District-based company produces some excellent value-for-money gear for trail runners, including the Exmoor Waterproof Jacket, the subject of this review. I’ve been using the waterproof shell for a few months, and it’s …
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The Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s takeover bid for Royal Mail has been called in by the UK government for closer scrutiny of any national security risks including potential links to Russia, the Guardian understands. Royal Mail’s owner, International Distribution Services (IDS), agreed to a £3.57bn takeover by its largest shareholder, …
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With an Irish flag overhead and bagpipes playing, three sisters of an Irish-born recipient of the Navy Cross christened a warship bearing his name on Saturday — and secured a promise that the ship will visit Ireland. The future USS Patrick Gallagher is a guided missile destroyer that is under …
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STELLA Athletics Club will host its annual Stella Royal 25km, 10km and 5km road race on May 12. According to Louise Hucklesby from Stella Running Club, the race has been contested annually since 1975 with the winners over the years generally being international or provincial athletes. “Stella Royal is regularly …
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THE Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), an organisation dedicated to the fostering and development of dancers and choreographers, is set to present Rhythm and Dance, the Royal Academy of Dance (KwaZulu-Natal) annual showcase of dance and fundraiser. The event will come to the Playhouse Opera for two shows on Saturday, …
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Date published: 24 July 2023 Second class stamps without barcodes: stamps like these must be used before 31 July or swapped out There are just seven days left to use up non-barcoded stamps before they are no longer valid. The six month grace period after barcodes were introduced …
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An Indian-origin employee who claimed to have been bullied received 2.3 million pounds (Rs 24 crore) in compensation… Digital Desk: An Indian-origin employee was granted more than 2.3 million pounds (Rs 24 crore), believed as the largest compensation payment for the UK’s Royal Mail, after her bullying claim was upheld. …
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