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Heptonstall, a village perched above Hebden Bridge, is often seen on TV, usually standing in for other locations. Despite changes in its residents’ wealth, the village’s aesthetic remains largely unchanged from 200 years ago, making it a popular choice for TV and film producers. Most recently, it was used in …

People are being warned against a ‘Royal Mail scam’ appearing in inboxes. Facebook page, ‘Lancashire Trading Standards Scambuster Stan’, posted an example of the message to advise followers to stay vigilant. The email purports to be Royal Mail, stating the recipient has failed to receive a ‘large letter’ from HM …

The pro-business agenda of Starmer’s incoming Labour government was typified by its pre-election backing for Royal Mail’s takeover by billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Labour’s Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has worked closely with Communication Workers Union (CWU) officials led by Dave Ward, supporting their policy of “engagement” with Kretinsky’s EP Group to …

Royal Mail has issued a crucial update on whether the postal firm will keep its six day service. The postal service’s owner International Distribution Services agreed to a £3.57billion takeover offer from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group in May. In an interview with the BBC, Mr Kretinsky said he …

The prospective new owner of Royal Mail has vowed to still deliver letters six days a week throughout the UK. The postal service’s owner International Distribution Services (IDS) agreed to a £3.57 billion takeover offer from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group in May. The move will see it taken …

The new owner of Royal Mail has vowed to keep delivering letters six days a week in an attempt to quash concerns that the service could be reduced.  Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech billionaire who is buying Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) for £3.6bn, said he would not …

There are 1.4 million people receiving support through Pension Credit across the country. But according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there are 880,000 households which could be entitled to help but do not claim it. They could be missing out on an average annual income boost of …

Post Office bosses have explained the closure of a branch in Nuneaton. In what has been described as a ‘unplanned closure’, the Tomkinson Road Post Office has shut its doors. In a statement, the Post Office explained that the postmaster had resigned. It adds that they do hope to reinstate …

In addition, EP Group is in talks with union bosses about a profit-sharing scheme that would see employees handed bonuses if the company meets key financial and delivery targets. The Czech billionaire’s debt-fuelled swoop has also sparked concerns about soaring interest payments that could hurt the postal service’s bottom line.  …

Royal Mail celebrates the 50th anniversary of the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, which is enjoyed by around 64 million fans globally. ADVERTISEMENT Fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons turns 50 this year and the Royal Mail is celebrating by unveiling a set of 14 stamps, featuring monsters and characters …