The Royal Sutton Fun Run brings out the best in the town with thousands of people pounding the streets and park for good causes while thousands more cheer them on their way. Sutton Coldfield ’s annual run, come race, some stroll in the glorious sunshine (this year at least), is …
Read More »DWP to pay £434 to people with common health conditions starting this week
Thousands of people could boost their income with monthly payments of up to £434 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The rates of Attendance Allowance are rising by 6.7 per cent from April 8. Attendance Allowance is for people of State Pension age who have health conditions and …
Read More »Royal Mail jobs in Birmingham – big list as salaries of £35k plus advertised
Royal Mail are recruiting in Birmingham – and there are jobs with salaries pushing £35,000 if you fancy a career change or are looking for the next step in your career. The roles available in and around Birmingham include delivery drivers, vehicle technicians and more strategic roles to keep the …
Read More »‘My husband died suddenly when I was just 38 – here’s what nobody tells you’
Tracey McAtamney is made of strong stuff. Every day, the brave mum relives the horrific moment she was told her husband had suddenly died. The widow was just 38 when she was informed her spouse Tony had suffered an abdominal aneurysm. It was 2004 and he had been on a …
Read More »Life as a Royal Mail postman – from singing to customers to a knife at the throat
Postmen, and women, are arguably the unsung heroes of the UK. From birthday cards to love letters, they are the thankless middle men between our heartfelt words and loved ones living miles away. And while they still have to deliver a dreaded bill along the way, unless you’ve gone paperless, …
Read More »£4k of ‘luxury’ Christmas presents ‘delayed or lost’ in Royal Mail strikes, claims jeweller
A Solihull jewellery business claims thousands of pounds worth of stock shipped to customers a month ago has been either “lost or delayed” – sparking Christmas delivery chaos. Katie Belle Jewellery says Royal Mail strikes have caused “up to £4,000 worth of stock” most of which was Christmas presents, to …
Read More »Christmas jobs you can apply for right now – From Royal Mail to Santa’s Elves
Seasonal vacancies are already springing up in time for the festive period. So if you are thinking about a Christmas job it is a good time to keep an eye out. From dressing up as one of Santa’s Elves to jobs at the Royal Mail, a number of roles are …
Read More »Royal Mail issues urgent warning ahead of final posting dates for Christmas
Royal Mail has anticipated its busiest day of the year in the run-up to Christmas, and they have warned people to get ahead of the rush and post their cards and parcels early. Post Office figures have revealed the peak posting day for Britons ahead of the big day. Figures …
Read More »These are the big developments coming to Solihull in 2020
It’s 2020 and business is booming in Solihull with a host of upcoming developments planned this year. From a much-anticipated food and drink outlet in the town to a boutique hotel – 2020 is set to welcome a sea of construction across the borough. Last year saw new restaurants opening …
Read More »West Midlands Tourism Awards 2020 – the 43 finalists revealed
From country pubs to stylish B&Bs to some of the best known attractions in the world. The West Midlands is home to a fantastic array of visitor attractions, which helped to bring more than 131 million visitors to our region in 2018 – a 2.6% increase on the previous year. …
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