Thousands face Christmas delivery delays as Royal Mail confirms major disruptions due to staffing issues 14:28, 12 Dec 2025Updated 14:28, 12 Dec 2025 Royal Mail has given warnings to postcodes around the UK saying deliveries are being hit by problems(Image: PA Images) Royal Mail has issued an urgent Christmas warning …
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A life-saving defibrillator has been unveiled at the Royal Mail Barnstaple Delivery Office in the town centre and is available for anyone to use in a life or death cardiac emergency. The equipment was made possible by a fundraising drive by Barnstaple Royal Mail staff and co-funded by the Devon-based …
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A west Belfast postman who stole almost 1,000 items of mail from his delivery round has narrowly avoided prison. Judge Gordon Kerr KC handed Dylan Catney a 24-month sentence on Friday and suspended it for two years, describing his criminal behaviour as a “serious breach of trust”. Catney (26), of …
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Delivery six days a week ‘may not be possible’ for a short while A Royal Mail van in the snow (Image: Derby Telegraph) An Essex postcode is set to be impacted by a lack of delivery from Royal Mail this week. Royal Mail issues regular service updates for areas that …
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Mail should be delivered to addresses six days a week if Royal Mail has it, however, “local issues” might mean “this may temporarily not be possible”. Royal Mail said: “In a small number of local offices, this may temporarily not be possible due to local issues such as high levels …
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Families have a limited time to ensure their gifts are delivered before Christmas There’s only a limited time left to post your cards and gifts before Christmas(Image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire) With the festive season in full swing, families only have a limited time left to ensure their gifts and presents …
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Children across the UK are favouring classic toys this Christmas, with Lego, Barbie dolls, and bikes topping their wish lists, new research has revealed. Notably, no electric gadgets featured in the top ten most popular requests, according to letters sent to Santa via the Royal Mail. Lego retained its top …
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ROYAL Mail has revealed the top Christmas presents children are asking for from Santa. The postal service has combed through children’s special letters to Father Christmas to figure out which toys children want to unwrap on Christmas morning. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Royal Mail has revealed …
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