Pharmacy2U has today relaunched its veterinary care platform, as Pharmacy2U Pet Health, becoming the only online pharmacy to offer pet services alongside ‘human’ health services via an app that customers can access on the go. The website (Pharmacy2U.co.uk) and app now gives people the ability to look after the health, …
Read More »Britain’s royal palace ready to support police if asked in case of Andrew’s links to Epstein
Britain’s royal palace is prepared to help police if approached in connection with former Prince Andrew’s links to late US financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson said on Monday. King Charles has made clear “his profound concern” at allegations that continue to emerge regarding his brother Andrew’s conduct, …
Read More »Three weeks without mail as Killylea woman blasts local delivery ‘shambles’ – Armagh I
A Killylea woman has branded the local postal service a “shambles” after going three weeks without mail. The woman, who did not wish to be named, has told how she previously complained to the Consumer Council, as she was “made to feel like a liar” after raising her concerns. And …
Read More »Affordable housing development completed in Old Sarum
The 46-home scheme in Old Sarum was delivered by Dandara Southern in partnership with housing provider Abri. It includes 11 homes for affordable rent and 35 for shared ownership. A 46-home affordable housing development in Old Sarum has been completed. (Image: Dandara Southern) Russell Turner, director of partnerships at Dandara, …
Read More »Printer takes blame over Reform leaflet blunder
A printer has apologised and taken “full responsibility” after a Reform UK leaflet was sent out that omitted a required marker confirming it was party endorsed. The letter from a “local pensioner” was delivered for Reform UK to constituents in the Gorton and Denton by-election, signed by a “concerned neighbour” …
Read More »MP holds Royal Mail’s ‘feet to the fire’ over postal delays in Banbridge – Armagh I
Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart secured a “high-level” meeting with senior management of Royal Mail to discuss “unacceptable” postal delays in Banbridge. While the issue of slow post is not unique to Banbridge, Ms Lockhart explained there was a “very specific local issue” …
Read More »Postal Services In Rural Areas Under Scrutiny In Westminster Hall
Rural MPs from across the political spectrum used a Westminster Hall debate on 4 February to raise serious concerns about the reliability of postal services and the future of post offices in rural and remote communities. The debate was secured by Stuart Anderson MP, who argued that rural residents are …
Read More »Union Raises Concerns Over New Shift System at Royal Mail Sorting Offices
Recent challenges faced by Royal Mail have been attributed to a new shift system being trialled at 38 sorting offices nationwide, including locations such as Milton Keynes, Southend, and Ipswich. This system, referred to as “optimised delivery,” involves delivering second-class mail on alternate weekdays according to a two-week rotating schedule. …
Read More »Royal Mail urges SMEs to tap £1m apprenticeship fund during National Apprenticeship Week
Royal Mail has urged small and medium-sized businesses to apply for its £1 million apprenticeship levy fund during National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February), as it steps up efforts to help address skills shortages across the SME sector. Applications are open for the second round of the fund, which is available …
Read More »Royal Mail confirms delivery problems in south east London postcode today
Royal Mail has confirmed that there may be issues with certain deliveries to addresses in Herne Hill today. Royal Mail is a business that provides postal and delivery services six days a week to homes across the United Kingdom. In a small number of local offices, this may temporarily not …
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