With Christmas the busiest time of year for the postal service, customers have strict deadlines to meet if they want to make sure their parcels end up under the tree on time. But even with the clear instructions, senders can’t always guarantee their packages will arrive on time. And now …
Read More »Christmas bin collection dates for Wales in 2025
Rubbish collection days will be changing no matter where you live in Wales Here are the bin dates for councils across Wales(Image: Getty) Christmas and New Year festivities are fast approaching for people all over Wales, and everyone is eagerly anticipating a well-deserved break – refuse collectors included. Over the …
Read More »I tried the new M&S party food range and there was one clear family favourite
This year’s range from M&S is vast and there’s definitely something to suit all tastes. This year’s M&S party food features a Bao Bun snowman who is almost too cute to eat…almost! Tis the season for hosting and gathering together and with all the prep that goes into the big …
Read More »Local family take the reins at historic village pub
They’ve promised keep the famous music playing and the ale flowing just in time for Christmas Jamie Rutland at The Beaver (Credit : Ray Smith) The Beaver Inn in Appledore – a pub with more than four centuries of coastal history – has begun a new chapter this autumn, now …
Read More »A.N. WILSON: The Royal Family has become a ridiculous soap opera we’re all hooked on. This is why I do have sympathy for Prince Harry – but Andrew and Fergie’s guzzling and fornication are beyond belief
By A. N. WILSON Watching the King speaking on TV about his cancer treatment, urging the rest of us to get checked, was a moving experience. In the past, we were taught to look to the Royal Family as if they were perfect. When their imperfections began to show, we …
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Read More »Princess’s Cup Thailand 2025 set to showcase elite equestrian sport and royal legacy, Dec 22-28
Equestrian riders and horses compete at the Royal Horse Guard Riding Club, where Princess’s Cup Thailand 2025 will be held from December 22 to 28, combining international-level competition with cultural and family-friendly activities. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Princess’s Cup Thailand 2025 will take place from December 22 to 28 at …
Read More »Royal Mail delays hit 92 UK postcodes just days before Christmas | The latest National and International News
Company Response and Measures Royal Mail apologized for the disruptions and promised regular updates. A Royal Mail spokesman said: “We take any reports of delay seriously and will further investigate these concerns. We want to reassure customers that the overwhelming majority of mail is being delivered on time – where …
Read More »Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit
Katy McCloskey and Chris Clements BBC Sammy and Annie Dougherty believe they qualify for the Warm Home Discount, but their postcode isn’t recognised by the Scottish Gas online application form. People on low incomes could be losing out on a grant for winter heating bills because postcodes are missing from …
Read More »Real reason Royal Mail postal workers wear shorts in freezing weather
Posties work outdoors in all weather Some posties will wear their shorts all year round(Image: tupungato via Getty Images) Londoners may be bundled up in their winter gear at this time of year, but often there is one puzzling exception: our postal workers. For the majority of us, shorts have …
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