The Post Office has issued a reminder of the last days to send your cards and parcels as 90% of us have no idea when the key dates are. New research reveals nearly 9 in 10 Brits are unaware of last posting dates and over a third leave gift buying …
Read More »Dad and stepmum found guilty of murdering Sara Sharif, 10
Three members of Sara Sharif’s family have been found guilty over the 10-year-old’s death after years of horrific abuse. Her father Urfan Sharif, 42, and stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty of her murder and her uncle Faisal Malik, 29, was convicted of causing or allowing her death following …
Read More »105-year-old says long-life secret is exercise she still does every day
A 105-year-old has said the secret to living a long and happy life is yoga, daily stretching and an appreciation for the “little things”. Daisy Taylor, originally from Stratford, east London, has always embraced life and been active and this has not stopped since she moved into a care home …
Read More »Man steps up legal action as Bitcoin dumped at tip now worth £635million
A man who ‘threw away’ a Bitcoin fortune has stepped up his fight to retrieve it – after its value soared to a record high £635million. James Howells, 39, has launched court action against a council that has refused to let him excavate computer equipment needed to unlock his 8,000 …
Read More »Energy customers could get up to £200 this month – how to apply
Some energy customers may be able to get £200 this month thanks to one scheme. Octopus Energy customers may not be aware the company has now extended a support scheme to include those over State Pension age who are not receiving Pension Credit. This comes after the UK Government’s decision …
Read More »People travelling abroad in next few weeks warned of rise in ‘potentially fatal’ disease
People preparing to travel abroad over the festive season have been given a warning about a rise in a “potentially fatal” disease. As the holiday season approaches, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding those heading abroad to take precautions against mosquito-borne infections, including malaria, which can be fatal. …
Read More »Palace issues Queen health update as doctor shares ‘important’ advice
Queen Camilla has shared an update about her health, and a doctor has issued an alert about her condition. The Queen, 77, had to forgo several recent royal engagements as she was recovering from a chest infection. During the state visit of the Emir of Qatar and his wife, she …
Read More »Royal Mail last dates for posting cards in time for Christmas 2024 – full list
While many people are cutting back on sending cards through the post, for many it is still a key part of the Christmas festivities. But it is important that they get to their destination well in time for the big day. The Royal Mail has advised people to post early …
Read More »Prince William’s true reaction to being booed in Belfast uncovered by expert
Prince William’s three gestures in the face of a group of hecklers on a royal visit shows he’s taken a leaf out of another royal’s book, according to a body language expert. Video footage shared on X shows the Prince of Wales smile and wave despite the small smattering of …
Read More »‘Watercooler’ moments important for work place productivity, study claims
The traditional ‘watercooler moment’ in the workplace may be on its way out, with only one in 10 employees now engaging in casual chats at this once-popular office spot. But, this doesn’t mean it isn’t happening elsewhere. A survey of 2,000 workers revealed that they often have informal conversations with …
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