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A heartwarming fundraising drive which reconnects the homeless with loved ones at Christmas has received praise from Stephen Fry. The actor Tweeted his support for Homeless at Christmas’ Advent Appeal to the delight of the charity’s East Kilbride co-founder Iain Hughes. The appeal is the brainchild of the Murray man …

A postman has decked out his trolley to help spread Christmas cheer. Michael Halford, of Farndon, has transformed his trolley into Santa’s sleigh in an attempt to get the town into a festive mood. Michael has worked at the Royal Mail for nearly four years and said his inspiration behind …

Ellie Goulding isn’t just a pop superstar. She’s a good civilian, too, as per recent footage of the star stepping in to help a driver that was t-boned by a Royal Mail truck on Monday morning (December 16). In viral footage, Goulding, 32, can be seen checking on a motorist …

Shopping online? Bear in mind Christmas posting dates to ensure your goodies arrive before 25th December. While these dates can cause mountains of stress, that’s not usually the case if you know exactly when you need to put your order in a good few days beforehand. Whether you’re ordering Christmas …

The most recent phishing scam is targeting Royal Mail customers through texts claiming that they have won prizes. People have taken to social media after receiving the fraudulent texts message that inform them they have an item ready collect, reports the Mirror. However, the link redirects customers to a scam …

Happy New Year but not for shippers, this is traditionally the time of year that postage price rises hit online retailers and 2020 is no different. Carriers both sides of the pond are putting their prices up and you’ll need to be aware so that you can pass the charges …

A postman has told of the unforgettable moment he put down his postbag and risked his safety to rescue three people from a house fire. Simon Isaac has been hailed for his bravery after helping to save the lives of three people on December 10. The dad-of-one first noticed screams …

We haven’t had one of these in a while – but it’s Christmas, so just for you, here’s a fantasy metro network for the Bournemouth conurbation…. I’ve enjoyed reading about people’s fantasy metro networks, and wanted to submit my own, for the area I grew up in. The South East …

Royal Mail sorting warehouse in Edinburgh. Image courtesy via Google Street View Hines Global Income Trust Inc. has acquired the Royal Mail sorting warehouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, for around £25 million ($32.7 million). The 215,745-square-foot facility is located on Edinburgh’s Sighthill Industrial Estate, adjacent to Hermiston Gait Retail Park in …

When is the last day to send your Christmas post? (Picture: PA) It’s not enough trying to find the perfect gift for everyone at Christmas, you also have to make sure it gets to them in time. If you’re mailing out cards and presents this year, you’ll need to know …