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Royal Mail plans to ditch Saturday postal deliveries are now being considered by Ofcom, the industry regulator confirmed today. Regulator Ofcom said it is considering plans to axe Saturday deliveries for second class post, but keeping first class unchanged as it looks at UK postal service reforms. The industry watchdog, …

Blackburn could soon have its own Post Office again after a local shopkeeper proposed taking over a local community centre. Abdul Manan said he would look to open a Post Office branch in the former Trindleyknowe Centre on Bathgate Road which he plans to convert to a convenience store. If …

Painswick, often dubbed “The Queen of the Cotswolds”, is a gem tucked away in the region and makes for a perfect day out. This charming village stands as one of the most well-preserved spots in the Cotswolds, having retained its enchanting character over the years, all while being surrounded by …

A Premium Bonds error has been reported by a National Savings and Investments customer who has been “locked out” of their account. In reply, after the frantic NS&I customers reached out, the Treasury-backed NS&I said “it’s out of our hands”. The saver reached out to the Premium Bonds provider over …

A new cafe is set to open in Drum Brae at the site of a former Post Office. Located on Duart Crescent, the unit has been under renovation for the past few months, with locals reportedly seeing workies coming in and out of the store. It is not known when …

Cambridgeshire villagers are divided on whether their local Post Office and shop should be given a licence to sell alcohol. The owner of Longthorpe Post Office, Mohammad Arif, has applied for a new licence to sell alcohol at the shop, as well as to extend its opening hours. The application …

A Cambridgeshire village Post Office is closing temporarily for renovations. The Post Office says the work at the Fulbourn branch will take four weeks. The shop at 11 High Street, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5DH will temporarily close from today (Monday). It is estimated that the extensive building work will take …

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has sounded an urgent alarm for motorists, especially older ones, to double-check their driving licences. Via its account on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, the DVLA highlighted the importance of renewing driving licences. Every 10 years is the renewal …

A pensioner said he was forced to rely on foodbanks as he desperately awaited a EuroMillions payout. Pete Daly can no longer afford simple things like getting a haircut or new shoes because he did not have any money, he said. The 71-year-old said he was living ‘out of food …

Plans for new apartments in a historic part of St Austell, alterations to a popular restaurant and a new roundabout to feed a large housing development are among the latest planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council. Every week more than 100 applications are validated by Cornwall Council and we have …