A first-class stamp has nearly tripled in price in the last decade 17:34, 07 Mar 2026Updated 17:34, 07 Mar 2026 Royal Mail’s increase means people will have to spend £1.80 to buy a first-class stamp(Image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire) Royal Mail has confirmed stamp prices are set to rise again, as …
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A man has been charged following a serious assault in Kilmarnock. The alleged incident happened on Old Street at around 9.55pm on Saturday February 28. Police say a 34-year-old man attended hospital for treatment. A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged. He appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Thursday …
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THE BEAUTY of English roses is being celebrated in the latest stamp collection by Royal Mail. Each of the 10 stamps’ vibrant images feature original watercolour illustrations of wild and garden roses, commissioned and created for Royal Mail by acclaimed botanical artist Marie Burke The set showcases a range of …
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Owen Batty, who is based at the Newport East Delivery Office and is also a crew manager with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, was responding to an emergency with his crew when they spotted a collapsed driver in a car on the Wye Bridge in Monmouth. Mr Batty recognised …
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London’s largest open-air rooftop venue is finally set to open in Brixton this May, writes Romilly Schulte… Set to open up on 7th May, Freight Brixton is ideally situated just minutes from Brixton station, next to Brixton Village Market and opposite the trendy shipping containers that make up Pop Brixton. …
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A suspect has appeared in court charged with the rape of a teenage boy in a lane in Paisley town centre. At around 8.15pm on Tuesday, the teen was attacked in Meetinghouse Lane near Gilmour Street. Declyn Haggerty has appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court charged with one count of rape. …
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor issued a desperate plea to Prince William during a tense conversation at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral, a lip reader has claimed. Expert analysts have offered insights on a series of recent royal moments, including the gathering at Westminster Cathedral last September. All the senior royals were present, …
Read More »The cruise line industry has become increasingly intriguing to investors. Despite concerns about the sluggish economy, travelers continue to fill cabins, prompting these companies to build more ships. These dynamics also highlight the differences between the world’s second-largest cruise line by passenger volume, Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL), and Viking Holdings …
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Princess Beatrice and her sister Princess Eugenie have been left ‘bitterly disappointed’ after being told they would not be welcome at Royal Ascot this summer because of their parents’ links to Jeffrey Epstein, royal sources have revealed. Traditionally the two siblings would have attended the colourful gathering at the famous …
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A CONSULTANCY’S director of planning believes the “devil is in the detail” when it comes to the impact of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 and its new Significant Infrastructure Projects (SIPs) regime. Steve Ottewell, who joined Caulmert late last year, says that while the ambition behind the reforms is clear, practical challenges …
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