Fans of the classic ITV drama, Heartbeat, have a unique opportunity to purchase the iconic Aidensfield post office as it hits the market for £290,000. The property, a significant feature in the beloved series which starred notable actors such as Nick Berry, Mark Jordon and Bill Maynard, is now for …
Read More »Former Cambs Post Office closed for more than a decade up for sale for £4.5million
A former historic post office and telephone exchange in Wisbech has been put on the market. The building, on Bridge Street, is listed at an asking price of £4.5 million. The post office building is Grade II listed and reportedly dates back to 19th century. According to Historic England, it …
Read More »Main structure of £500m Bristol project completed in Temple Quarter regeneration
The main structure of a £500m project at Bristol’s Temple Quarter has been completed today ahead of opening in two years time. The University of Bristol ’s Enterprise Campus, located next to Temple Meads, is part of the transformation of the Temple Quarter. The new campus, scheduled to open in …
Read More »NTAs erupts into boos as Mr Bates star says ‘we still haven’t been paid’
Post Office scandal victim Jo Hamilton drew attention to the ongoing compensation struggle, revealing at the National Television Awards (NTAs) that they “still haven’t been paid”. While accepting the special Impact award for the ITV drama Mr Bates versus The Post Office, the former postmaster highlighted that “nothing has changed” …
Read More »CWU’s Martin Walsh wins endorsement at the TUC after Royal Mail betrayal
The speech delivered by Communication Workers Union (CWU) deputy general secretary Martin Walsh at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) annual conference over the dire situation facing Royal Mail workers was entirely two-faced and underlined the cynical nature of the yearly coming-together of the union bureaucracy. Walsh managed to cram in …
Read More »Toby Jones’ Stoke-on-Trent connections as ITV’s Mr Bates vs Post Office actor in line for NTA award
Toby Jones is one of the favourites to win a National Television Award after taking on the title role in the hit ITV drama Mr Bates vs Post Office. The actor garnered huge praise for his portrayal of former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates, who helped bring legal action against the …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to buy £1.35 item by end of the month
Money Saving Expert has issued a warning about an impending price increase for stamps, with first-class stamps set to rise by 22 per cent from October 7. The cost of sending parcels via first and second class, as well as Royal Mail’s ‘Signed For’, ‘Special Delivery Guaranteed’, and ‘Tracked’ services, …
Read More »Town centre Post Office on the move as current lease expires
Walsall Post Office is set to move as its current site lease expires. The town centre premises will move from Park Street to its new home at Unit 1, The Bridge, just around the corner. The existing branch will close on October 22 at 5:30pm, with the new, bigger site …
Read More »Stock up on stamps now, advises Martin Lewis as Royal Mail announces a 22% price rise
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to tighten its grip on household budgets, Royal Mail has delivered another blow with a significant increase in the price of standard first class stamps. However, money guru Martin Lewis has a clever tip to help Brits avoid the hike. The price of standard first …
Read More »Why you can’t cash Premium Bonds at the Post Office: NS&I explains rules
NS&I has provided clarification on the process for cashing in Premium Bonds after being approached by a customer for guidance. The customer reached out to NS&I upon discovering some old paper Premium Bond certificates and inquired about their validity, reports the Express. Initially, NS&I asked whether the Bonds were registered …
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