When the Royal opens its doors this month in Picton, it will support many of the 27 recommendations set out in Prince Edward County’s destination development plan.The Royal Hotel In July of last year, as tourist sites around the world stood empty, Sandbanks Provincial Park in Ontario’s Prince Edward County …
Read More »Former Edinburgh postmaster wrongly accused of stealing thousands of pounds
A former sub-postmaster wrongly accused of stealing thousands of pounds has had his refund demands snubbed for more than a year. The Daily Record reports that Kashif Nadeem, 33, said the Post Office has refused to hand back £28,000 – despite its officials giving him just 14 days to hand …
Read More »Japan’s Princess Mako marries commoner, loses royal status
Kei Komuro and Mako.Reuters Japanese Princess Mako quietly married a commoner without traditional wedding celebrations Tuesday and said their marriage – delayed three years and opposed by some – “was a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.” The marriage to Kei Komuro cost Mako her royal status. She …
Read More »Government-listed Covid test supplier criticised for ‘appalling’ service
D ozens of complaints have been made against a Covid-19 test supplier after quarantined travellers were left waiting several days for a kit to arrive. East Yorkshire-based Latus Health has been accused of providing an “appalling” service, with customers claiming they received their £175 coronavirus tests late – potentially delaying …
Read More »ITV appoints senior data leaders | News
UK – ITV has created four new leadership positions in its data division as part of a wider transformation of its group data and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. As part of the changes, Lara Izlan (pictured) has been promoted to director of data strategy and will be responsible for developing …
Read More »Derbyshire’s Mick is the oldest full-time postie in the UK
A Derbyshire great granddad who recently celebrated his 80th birthday has become the oldest full-time delivery postman in the UK. Mick Gibson, known as “Gibbo” to his mates, started out working in a grocer’s shop, then became a time-served painter and decorator before undertaking a series of other jobs and …
Read More »Heartbreak as former Royal Mail worker and ‘gentle giant’ dies suddenly
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a popular ‘gentle giant’ with a heart of gold who has sadly died. Ryan Hall, who has been described as a proud uncle to his four-year-old niece, Paige, passed away on Monday, December 7. Friends of Ryan, who was an avid Spurs fan, have …
Read More »Ipswich, Kesgrave and Felixstowe Scouts 2020 Christmas post cancelled due to coronavirus
An archive image of children in Ipswich preparing for the 2011 Ipswich Scouts Christmas post. The service has been cancelled in 2020 due to coronavirus. Picture: ARCHANT LIBRARY It is a major delivery operation that gives the Royal Mail and even Santa himself a run for their money as the …
Read More »Royal Mail blunder leaves parcels locked in back of van in Thetford
PUBLISHED: 10:21 24 October 2020 David Hannant Royal Mail customers were left waiting for their parcels after a driver mistakenly locked them in the back of a van. Archive picture of a Royal Mail van. Picture; James Bass Archant Norfolk Photographic© 2009 A delivery driver’s blunder led to around a …
Read More »Community spirit in Tower Hamlets
Opinion PUBLISHED: 08:30 17 October 2020 Unmesh Desai am, cITY AND eAST Unmesh Desai AM is well aware of the community spirit in Tower Hamlets. London Assemby The second Covid-19 wave is upon us and east London is particularly affected. Email this article to a friend To send a link …
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