Royal Mail has confirmed thousands of households living in 47 postcodes across the UK experienced delivery delays earlier this week, less than a week before Christmas. Yesterday (Friday, December 19), dozens of postcodes were impacted by delays as the deadline for sending parcels and cards first class fast approaches. Britons …
Read More »Royal Mail shares major update as 117 postcodes hit by severe disruption – full list
Royal Mail has today released an update concerning 117 postcodes currently experiencing significant disruption. The national courier service has warned residents within these areas that they cannot guarantee the delivery of parcels or letters six days a week. This extensive disruption implies that timely deliveries in preparation for Christmas cannot …
Read More »Stop frying bacon as there’s a ‘better way’ to cook it
There’s nothing quite like tucking into a buttery bacon roll on a leisurely morning, but the experience can fall flat if your rashers emerge from the pan burnt and limp. Many home cooks reach for oil when frying bacon, but this could lead to excessively oily and chewy strips rather …
Read More »Royal Mail issues delay warning over festive deliveries
Royal Mail has issued a warning to customers in 47 UK postcodes, including Dursley, who may experience delays in receiving their post during the busy festive period. Residents are being cautioned about serious service disruptions which could mean correspondence and packages fail to reach their destinations before Christmas. Royal Mail stated: …
Read More »Richard Kay tells PALACE CONFIDENTIAL Charles used his cancer announcement to ‘slap down’ William’s supporters by sending a ‘hidden message’ that says ‘while I’m King, we’re going to do it my way’
The King’s announcement that his cancer treatment is being reduced had a ‘hidden message’ for his critics, one of the Daily Mail’s royal experts claimed today. Charles revealed the major boost in his battle with cancer in a video message a week ago, saying his treatment will be significantly scaled …
Read More »Royal Children’s Hospital warns of toys on the naughty list this Christmas
Doctors at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) are warning parents to steer clear of e-scooters and toys containing magnets and button batteries for Christmas. While they may seem like great gifts, trauma surgeons say they can pose a serious safety risk in the hands of little ones. “No parent wants …
Read More »Parcels left on the wrong doorsteps and mail ending up the other side of Bristol – the woes of Christmas deliveries
In this modern age of online shopping and working from home, many of us choose to order online and get things delivered straight to our door. Or, we like to treat loved ones to hand-delivered flower bouquets in boxes too big for our letterbox. And then, of course, is that …
Read More »University of Plymouth sees profits plunge and axes 351 jobs
A decrease in foreign student numbers has contributed to virtually wiping out all profits 06:00, 19 Dec 2025Updated 08:27, 19 Dec 2025 The University of Plymouth(Image: William Telford) The University of Plymouth has seen its profits plummet by about £24 million after seeing student numbers fall – as it made …
Read More »Will 2026 be the Year of Print?
Brendan Perring, IPIA Over the last 12 months, the conversation has shifted from ambition to implementation. Automation is now delivering real productivity gains, sustainability has become a measurable differentiator, and data is reshaping how print integrates with digital campaigns. JICMAIL’s research, for example, continues to prove mail’s effectiveness as a …
Read More »Parcels left on the wrong doorsteps and mail ending up the other side of Bristol – the woes of Christmas deliveries
From post turning up at the wrong letterbox, to missing parcels, late-night deliveries and not waiting after knocking Bristol residents have shared their complaints about delivery companies like Evri and even Royal Mail (Image: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images) In this modern age of online shopping and working from …
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