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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Run-down garages in Shirley will be cleared for a new affordable housing development after the plans got unanimous backing from councillors. While Royal Mail had objected to the Halifax Road scheme, which will sit next to its local sorting office, the postal service’s concerns received a mixed response from the …
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