The BBC has reported that the Post Office is considering a major overhaul of its loss-making operations, which could see over 100 company-owned branches shut down and hundreds of head office roles at risk. The restructuring plans being mulled by Post Office chairman Nigel Railton include the potential closure of …
Read More »Royal Mail launches Santa Mail 2024 to send Christmas letters to North Pole
Royal Mail has announced the return of a beloved Christmas tradition offering “a helping hand to one of its most special customers” – Santa Claus himself. With just six weeks to go until the big day, children are invited to post their letters to Father Christmas as Royal Mail launches …
Read More »Is Meghan Markle’s obsession with Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop the inspiration for her upcoming lifestyle brand? The Duchess’ previous project The Tig was inspired by the $250m wellness juggernaut (which sold This Smells Like My Vagina candles)
Eight months ago, Meghan Markle launched her upcoming lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard with a glitzy video, an Instagram page and a website. But since then, the 43-year-old has kept fans in suspense with little new information, except for the brand’s suspiciously royal logo and space to sign up for a ‘waitlist’. …
Read More »Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates turned down ‘awful lot’ of accolades
Former Llandudno subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has revealed he has turned down an “awful lot of things” after his campaign for justice for victims of the Post Office Horizon I.T. scandal. But he has decided to accept a new honour from a university near where he and other victims first …
Read More »Royal Mail hiring Scottish island posties with no experience needed
The Royal Mail is currently advertising job openings on three Scottish islands. The British postal service is looking to hire postpeople on the Isle of Skye, the Isle of Mull, and Islay. The positions will be based in the towns of Portree, Tobermory, and Port Ellen respectively. For anyone who …
Read More »New King Charles £1 coin could be worth £1,000 after rare error discovered
A mistake in the minting process could bring a surprise windfall for individuals who discover a specific £1 coin among their loose change. Due to an error on the King Charles III coins, collectors might be willing to pay approximately £1,000 to acquire one. The highly sought-after coins feature a …
Read More »WASPI takes next step in fight for compensation over State Pension age changes
WASPI campaigners are taking the next step in their fight over changes to the State Pension age. Chancellor Rachel Reeves made no mention of any compensation plans in her Budget on October 30 but did announce that Labour is setting aside £11.8 billion for victims of the infected blood scandal …
Read More »The cosy village that’s ‘one of Kent’s best’ once home to comedy icon Jo Brand
Here in Kent, beautiful villages can be found at every corner, however only a handful can claim to be among the ‘best places to live’ in the county. Muddy Stilettos recently unveiled its picks for the top 10 best places to live in Kent for 2025. While well known destinations …
Read More »Cathedral in Armagh features on this year’s Christmas stamps – The Irish News
A cathedral in Armagh features on this year’s Christmas stamps from Royal Mail. An illustration of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral will appear on 2nd class large stamps during the forthcoming festive season. Drawn by Cornwall-based artist Judy Joel, the Armagh cathedral has been given a Christmas makeover with …
Read More »Liverpool landmark to feature on special Royal Mail Christmas 2024 stamp
This year marked a monumental year for Liverpool Cathedral Hope Street in Liverpool City Centre(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) Royal Mail have today announced that a historic Liverpool landmark will feature on a first class stamp for its Christmas Special Stamps. The stamps will go on sale today, November 5. An …
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