A girl broke down in tears after receiving Christmas cards in the post that had already opened and with money missing. Her mum Wendy, 53, claims that a total of £80, included inside the posted cards, had been stolen before they reached their home in Huddersfield. Royal Mail has since …
Read More »Car bursts into flames in Bedminster as fire crews rush to scene
A car burst into flames in Bedminster this morning (December 24). A picture shows the vehicle engulfed in fire while smoke billows in the air above. Fire crews deployed one hose jet and breathing apparatus to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is reported to be ‘accidental ignition’. …
Read More »King Charles to pay tribute to late Queen in first Christmas speech
The King is expected to pay tribute to the late Queen during his first Christmas message to the nation. An image of Charles, taken during the recording of his inaugural festive address, has been released ahead of the broadcast being screened on Christmas Day. The monarch is pictured standing while …
Read More »St. Helena mailman Gordie Adams retiring after 34 years
ST. HELENA — If you live in St. Helena, there’s a good chance Gordie Adams knows your address, what you’ve been buying online, and a little bit about what’s happening in your life. That might sound alarming to outsiders, but St. Helenans who’ve gotten to know and love the cheerful and …
Read More »WCG’s Pershore College collects for Trussell Trust food banks
Pershore College has been helping to keep food banks’ shelves stocked over the festive period. WCG college group has been collecting food donated by the staff and students at four colleges across Worcestershire and Warwickshire, Collection and donation points were set up at Pershore College’s library, as well as the …
Read More »Missing Staffordshire electrician found dead on beach near Butlins
Retired electrician John Binsley was found dead on a beach near Skegness – after his neighbours in a Staffordshire village had not seen him for ‘several months’. A report by medics following the 71-year-old’s death has found he had taken excessive amounts of paracetamol and codeine. Staffordshire Police detectives say …
Read More »Praise for Nottingham postman as hand-made card featuring local pets delivered
A woman has received a personalised Christmas card from her Royal Mail postman of him and all the pets in the neighbourhood. Job operations specialist, Kacie Harley, 29, of Carlton, had the custom card posted through her letter box during the week leading up to Christmas. The card features dozens …
Read More »Delays to talking newspaper Forest Talk amid postal strikes
The team behind Forest Talk, which produces audio newspapers and magazines for local residents, are informing listeners that a combination of the festive season and industrial action by Royal Mail workers means there will be some delays in them receiving their December instalments. Source link
Read More »Rishi Sunak thanks public servants in annual Christmas message
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has thanked public servants for their ‘selflessness’ – expressing his gratitude for ‘sacrifices’ made during an ‘extraordinary year’. While the prime politician would traditionally broadcast a message to the nation on Christmas, Sunak skimped on the usual way – instead opting to call workers directly …
Read More »As postal strikes wreak havoc, is now the time to buy IDS shares?
Image source: Getty Images International Distribution Services (LSE:IDS) shares have endured a turbulent 2022. The company, formerly Royal Mail, is a UK-based postal services operator. And anyone keeping an eye on the news will be aware that things aren’t rosy for the firm. In fact, the company gave me my first …
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