IF you've just moved house or got married you could be unwittingly breaking the law - and at risk of being slapped with a £1,000 fine. Millions of drivers are running the risk of the hefty penalty from police for having outdated details on their driving licences. Here's how to avoid the fine... How do I update my driving licence? In order to keep your driving licence, vehicle log book and tax up-to-date, you must register any changes of address to the DVLA. This not only includes permanent addresses, but also if you're moving temporarily to university. Likewise, if you get married or you take another name, it is important you let the DVLA know, in order to avoid a hefty fine. You can do so by filling out a short online application form. It doesn't cost anything to amend your address. Can the DVLA fine me if I don't update my address? And the penalty may be enforced if it's flagged up when you're stopped by traffic cops, hire a car or commit a driving offence abroad. Previous … [Read more...] about How do I update my driving licence with a change of address, can I do it at the Post Office and is there a fine if I don’t?
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Retired postman reflects on fond memories at Cirencester Post Office
RETIRED postman David Morrison has been dusting off his memories of working in Cirencester post office. He’s unearthed his album of old photographs of the people who worked there from the late Fifties to the late Eighties. Most of the pictures are of social gatherings, including fondly remembered family Christmas parties. Mr Morrison started work at the post office in Castle Street in 1959, after five years’ service in the RAF. The top floor of the three-storey building had been the town telephone exchange. It moved to Lewis Lane before joined in 1959. When he started the second floor of the building was the administrative offices, and the base for the head postmaster, his assistant and other staff. He recalls: “The majority of the postal staff were ex-service and were used to discipline. As a non-driver I was used on walking and cycling duties and my first duty was the Beeches Estate, where Queen Elizabeth Road was just being built. “Before long … [Read more...] about Retired postman reflects on fond memories at Cirencester Post Office
Man charged following an attempted robbery at the post office in Clacton
A MAN has been charged following an attempted robbery at a post office in Clacton. A raider entered Clacton Post Office, in High Street, shortly before it closed at about 5.30pm on Monday. Officers were called to the scene following reports that a man had entered the store and verbally threatened a staff member, before making demands for money to be handed over. The man, who then left the shop on foot without any of the shop’s takings, was reported to have been carrying a firearm. A man was arrested in Clacton on Tuesday morning. Aron Parkinson, 34, of Station Road, Clacton has been charged with attempted robbery and having an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. He has also been charged with theft in relation to a separate incident. He is due to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. Det Con Richard English, from Clacton CID, said: “A firearm has been recovered in the course of our enquiries. … [Read more...] about Man charged following an attempted robbery at the post office in Clacton
BREAKING: ‘Credible bomb threat’ at city post office
CLICK here for live updates SALISBURY city cenre was shut down for four hours over a bomb scare this afternoon. Police cordoned off The Market Square after a suspicious package was reported at the post office in Winchester Street. Officers evacuated shops and businesses in the centre and put up a 100m cordon. An officer at the scene told the Journal the threat was "credible". Bomb disposal experts removed the package and the cordon was lifted at just after 6.45pm. You can get the latest updates by following our live blog here. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: ‘Credible bomb threat’ at city post office
Cops release statement after robbery at local post office
Home / News / Local / Fife by Reporter January 18, 2018, 3:34 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Police are investigating a robbery at a local post office. The incident at the post office in Kinglassie Main Street, Fife was reported to police at 2.15pm today. Police remain on the scene. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Fife are investigating following a report of robbery at the post office in Kinglassie Main Street. “The incident was reported to police around 2.15pm on Thursday, January 18. “Officers are in attendance and are currently establishing the full circumstances. “Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Kirkcaldy CID on 101, quoting incident number 1698 of January 18, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” Sign up to our Daily newsletter … [Read more...] about Cops release statement after robbery at local post office