Halloween is rapidly approaching and Next is one of the many brands getting in the spooky spirit. The fashion chain posted a shot on Instagram, showing off some of its latest kids clothing range alongside a room full of festive decorations, including a ‘Happy Halloween’ banner and paper pumpkins. The …
Read More »Post Office staff sniff out cannabis in packages destined for addresses across Lincolnshire
A man was caught using Royal Mail to distribute thousands of pounds worth of cannabis to addresses across the country, Lincoln Crown Court was told. Julius Serva attempted to post 13 packages at the Bailgate Post Office in uphill Lincoln but staff alerted police after becoming concerned due to the …
Read More »Top Bristol nightclub Motion calls for support after receiving noise complaints
A top Bristol nightclub has taken to social media to call for support after receiving complaints about noise. Motion in St Philips posted on Instagram that the long-running club has had an increase in accusations about noise in recent months. The club’s owners claim many of the protestations have come …
Read More »TKMaxx, Boots, HomeSense and Royal Mail are hiring Christmas temp jobs in London on Indeed
There are various seasonal jobs available at retailers across the UK this festive season. Retailers often prepare for the Christmas period months in advance with new festive ranges in food and fashion. As customers ramp up the shopping in the lead up to Christmas, retailers like TK Maxx, Boots, HomeSense …
Read More »Outcry at ‘disappearing’ Victorian postbox in Coundon
A much-loved post box in Coventry appears to have disappeared into thin air – leaving residents furious. The post box, situated on Coundon Road, is a local landmark and rare wall post box. It has been there for nearly 200 years, CoventryLive understands, but appears to have been taken out. …
Read More »Demolition of Paignton’s ugly Crossways eyesore finally approved
The long-awaited go-ahead for Torbay Council to demolish one of Devon’s worst blots on the landscape has finally been approved this afternoon. The Planning Inspectorate has given permission for the compulsory purchase order (CPO) on the derelict Crossways shopping precinct in Paignton so that it can begin to knock down …
Read More »One-way systems in Exeter may have led to ‘million more miles’ driven
Active travel schemes in Exeter may have led to a million more miles a year being driven by taxis being forced to navigate round one-way systems. Devon County Council introduced a number of temporary measures in the city and other parts of the county last year, providing what they claim …
Read More »Royal Family: How you can get a job working for the Queen and Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace and other royal residences
From travelling around the world in private jets to dancing with the Queen and even meeting some of the most incredible and recognisable people, what is it really like working for the most famous family in the world? Working for the Queen in the likes of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle …
Read More »Don’t be reeled in by text scam bait: We reveal how to avoid being caught
A tidal wave of text scams is sweeping Britain as fraudsters seek to cash in on an online shopping boom. Millions of people have reported receiving a fake parcel delivery text in recent months, with one of the most common mimicking Royal Mail. And victims caught out by these convincing …
Read More »Brits warned over ‘crafty’ WhatsApp scam that starts ‘hey mum, it’s me’
A woman has taken to social media urging everyone to “be careful” after she was targetted by scammers impersonating her daughter on WhatsApp. The mum from Bedford posted the warning, along with a screenshot of her conversation with the scammer, in a local Facebook group on Thursday evening (October 7). …
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