Do YOU have a story? Please email tom.cotterill@mailonline.co.uk By TOM COTTERILL Published: 09:09 EDT, 23 June 2025 | Updated: 11:13 EDT, 23 June 2025 A shameless conman who filmed himself counting thousands of pounds in cash he scammed from elderly pensioners has been jailed. Rohith-Reddy Kananala, 28, posed as a …
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In Leek a blue plaque on the town’s Halifax branch proudly commemorates Sir Enoch Hill, who was born in the town and transformed the building society in the early 20th century. But a century after Sir Enoch headed up the banking giant, there is little else to indicate Leek ever …
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Travellers in need of a new passport can opt for a cheaper application method that can save them £12.50. Utilising the Government’s website for passport applications is more cost-effective compared to submitting an application by post. Possessing a valid passport is a crucial requirement for any international trip. Furthermore, the …
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Residents in Carshalton and Wallington say they feel abandoned by Royal Mail, as postal delays continue and the company fails to meet national delivery standards. Performance data shows just 70% of first-class mail was delivered on time in Croydon and 71% in Sutton, well below the legal target of 93%. …
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Emma Gilthorpe was the Royal Mail’s fifth chief executive in six years – Royal Mail Group/AFP via Getty Images Royal Mail’s chief executive has quit weeks after a £3.6bn takeover by the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Emma Gilthorpe, who took up the top job just more than a year ago, …
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In recent years, the Post Office launched a service allowing you to buy parcel postage to send items via DPD and Evri 09:39, 19 Jun 2025Updated 09:39, 19 Jun 2025 Not all packages are tracked in the same way by the Post Office(Image: Seadog81 – stock.adobe.com) A Post Office postmaster …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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