In recent years, budget-conscious travellers have been quietly trading the well-known Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos for a lesser-known destination that offers a similar experience without the hefty price tag. Fred Harrington from SaveMyCent, an online savings platform, believes this under-the-radar coastline is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. He …
Read More »Warning for millions of UK households who use Royal Mail tracked post
Postmaster Tony Fleming, who works at Thorne Post Office in Doncaster, said people often misunderstand how tracking works. Warning for millions of UK households who use Royal Mail tracked post A warning has been issued to anyone who gets Royal Mail tracked post. Postmaster Tony Fleming, who works at Thorne …
Read More »Royal Mail workers condemn CWU leader Dave Ward’s CBE honour as reward for betrayal
The awarding of a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) to Communication Workers Union (CWU) General Secretary Dave Ward has provoked widespread derision and anger from Royal Mail workers. The honour, to be conferred by King Charles III, is viewed by postal workers as a badge of …
Read More »East Yorkshire village to get new Post Office after closure last year
An East Yorkshire village will see the return of Post Office services this summer after its previous branch closed last year. Thorngumbald Post Office will open at a new location from 1pm on Friday, August 1. It will be based at Londis Vino’s Store, in Church Lane – close to …
Read More »Calls for cross-border posting arrangement as cost of sending letter north to south hits £3.20 – The Irish News
An MLA has called for greater cooperation and a ‘fair cross-border arrangement’ for postage as the cost of a stamp for a letter from the Northern Ireland to the Republic reaches £3.20. Such arrangements currently exist in the Republic, where An Post charges the same amount for posting to the …
Read More »UK Pensions Awards 2025 — The Winners
The awards were presented at a glittering gala dinner at The Brewery in London last night (12 June) by barrister, TV personality and author Rob Rinder. To find out more about the awards, visit: ukpensionsawards.com. You can also, register your interest for the 2026 UK Pensions awards here. The winners are: Advisory …
Read More »Royal Mail driver lucky to be alive after being taken out by crop sprayer
The wife of a Royal Mail lorry driver has spoken out about this injuries and how lucky he is to be alive following what she believes is a shocking court sentence for the farmer who nearly killed her husband. David Gotham was driving home after a night shift delivering parcels …
Read More »Royal Mail driver left with life-changing injuries after being hit by crop sprayer
The crash has changed his life Olivier Vergnault Senior Reporter and Pete Gavan Senior Editor 07:14, 13 Jun 2025 The moment when the arm of the crop sprayer swung out(Image: David Gotham ) The spouse of a Royal Mail lorry driver has voiced her shock at the court sentence given …
Read More »Derby postman shares anxiety of 15-month NHS waiting list delay
A Derby postman has spoken about his anxiety at being on the NHS waiting list for 15 months, with the UK’s health secretary dubbing his delay “totally unacceptable”. Hendrick Le Roux, 41, a Royal Mail postman who lives in Derby, suffered a hernia which he suspects was made worse due …
Read More »The 2 Natwest branches set to shut in Essex as bank announces more closures
NatWest has unveiled plans to close a further 55 outlets, including two in Essex. The closures comprise of 52 branches and three mobile vans, adding to the 54 closures already announced for this year. This move is attributed to the increasing trend of online banking. The Rayleigh branch is set …
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