When I touched down at Malé airport, some 19 hours after I left my home in Cornwall, my first thought was “I’m finally here. Finally in paradise.” It was my first time travelling to Asia and I could not wait to explore the Maldives, its islands and its…
Shoppers are rushing to Poundland to get their hands on their Christmas jumpers for the little ones. This year’s Christmas Jumper Day falls on Thursday, December 8, meaning there’s only a couple of weeks left to prepare, reports the MEN.
Many parents a…
Shoppers are being invited to step into Christmas at Fosse Park, which has launched its programme of festive events. The shopping park is aiming to bring the festive season to life with activities, live music and interactive decorations.
You can now se…
A bin lorry had to be escorted back to its depot by fire crews during waste collections after a fire started among the waste on board. It is thought that discarded batteries inside someone’s rubbish caused the fire.
North West Leicestershire District C…
Britain’s ‘best decorated’ pub has geared up for the World Cup – with around 100 flags draped over the boozer. Helena Bennett’s amazing display features the flags of every nation taking part in the showpiece event.
The manageress and her team have drap…
Coca-Cola is bringing the magic of Christmas to the nation with its eagerly awaited Christmas Truck Tour. The tour is set to put a spotlight on local community, supporting FareShare, the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste.
Every visit …
A smoked food business run by a Melton father and son is planning to open a smokehouse at the town’s livestock market. Feast and the Furious is also hoping to launch a shop and a seating area where customers can eat their hot purchases, in The Stockyar…
A new customer centre to help people with housing issues and benefits is set to be opened in a Leicestershire town later this month. A police and council facility will be relocated by North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) to a site in Coal…
16 November 2022
Transport / Logistics Services
DPD UK has confirmed it has participated in the Design Verification programme of the Volta Zero 16 tonne electric delivery truck.The Design Verification Volta Zero was based at the Hinckley Superhu…
Parcel delivery company DPD UK has completed a series of engineering tests with the full-electric Volta Zero, as part of wider trials for the new 16-tonne truck.
The design verification prototype vehicle was based at the firm’s Hinckley hub in Leices…