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Throwback images have captured the early days of a new West Lothian town in the 1970s and ’80s. Craigshill was the first part of Livingston to be developed in 1966 as post-war new towns were being built across Scotland to ease overcrowding in the likes of Glasgow and Edinburgh. In …

A “first class” Devon postmaster is celebrating after reaching an incredible milestone. Roger Honey has officially been at the helm of Exeter Road Post Office in Dawlish for 50 years. But he has been involved in the branch for even longer than that since it was bought by his family …

Tiverton & Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent two surgeries and 16 rounds of radiotherapy. The Liberal Democrat MP who won the new seat of Tiverton and Minehead in July 2024 wrote about her diagnosis in an official letter on World Cancer …

The family of a pedestrian who died after a serious crash in Clifton have paid tribute to him. Paul Adams sadly died in hospital on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, days after a crash in Bristol. The 74-year-old sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a red Peugeot at the …

A mum is set to break a new world record – by walking 7,000 miles around the entire British mainland coast. Lindsey Bell, 47, left London’s Greenwich Park on March 1 to embark on an adventure of a lifetime – and has so far travelled more than 5,000 miles. She …

A man has been missing from Canterbury for more than two weeks. Kent Police has issued two images of Luke Brown, 31, in a renewed appeal to find him. His family is “desperate” to hear from him and know he is okay, said police. Mr Brown was reported missing on …

Britain’s most expensive stamp collection is being sold – and is expected to fetch up to £12M. The unique set includes the largest surviving block of unused Penny Blacks and has been dubbed the finest collection of British philatelic trophy assets ever assembled. The British Philatelic Trophy Collection features a …

Supermarket giant Asda has announced the return of Allan Leighton to its boardroom amid an effort to regain market share. The Leeds-based chain – the UK’s third biggest supermarket operator – revealed Mr Leighton will replace Lord Stuart Rose, who has been chair since 2021. Mr Leighton was chief executive …

The company also confirmed it would continue to waive £5 penalties for members of the public to collect post with counterfeit stamps. Royal Mail … Source link

Fieldfisher has expanded its pension practice in London and Manchester with the appointment of four lawyers. Joining as a team from PwC, Oliver Reece, was hired as a partner, while Lindsay O’Farrell and Daniel Fowler have been appointed as directors, and Larisa Gordan, was appointed as an associate. Reece, who …