Great Kempstonian: Ken Parsons. Image: Ken Parsons This month’s Great Bedfordian is proud Kempstonian, Ken Parsons, the host of the wonderful Bedford Podcast. “I got frustrated at the amount of negative moaning on social media about Bedford,” said Ken. “So I set up the podcast to celebrate the amazing people …
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Here’s everything you need to know ‘Bandit Gaz’ Gary Jones on his Evri delivery round With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are preparing our cards and gifts for loved-ones near and far, relying heavily on postal services to get them to their destination on time for the …
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The Post Office is advising customers to prepare themselves if they intend to use its services today (December 8). December marks the peak period for dispatching letters and parcels throughout the UK and internationally. Numerous people will be sending Christmas presents to family and friends this week, whilst others are …
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December is the busiest period for the service Today is expected to be the busiest day of the year for the Post Office(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images) The Post Office is advising customers to prepare themselves if they intend to use its services today (December 8). December marks …
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The 68-year-old is accused of committing offences against seven women between 1983 and 2016. Carrington Walker GAU Writer 13:31, 08 Dec 2025Updated 13:32, 08 Dec 2025 Tim Westwood is accused of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault(Image: Getty Images) Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has today pleaded not …
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While the Royal Family are known for creating their own personal Christmas cards every year, many royal fans might not realise that they could be sent one to their home by completing one task Alice Sjoberg Social News Reporter 13:49, 08 Dec 2025Updated 13:49, 08 Dec 2025 The Royal Family, …
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The Post Office has urged customers to be aware of a few things if they are planning on sending letters and parcels today, as it is expected to be the busiest day of the year The Post Office has warned customers wanting to post parcels and letters today(Image: Gannet77 via …
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Douglas McAllister stopped by the Clydebank Delivery Office to thank the team for their hard work over this busy period, when Royal Mail handles around twice its usual volume of letters and parcels. The visit, which took place on November 28, gave Mr McAllister the chance to meet staff and …
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – and with just over two weeks until the big day, some of us may be feeling a little overwhelmed by everything we’ve still got to do. With presents to buy, cards to post and Christmas dinner to prepare, the tasks can …
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By Megan Robinson2025-12-08T10:14:00 Chart of the Week was very golden quarter-focused, as data from Retail Economics revealed social commerce sales are expected to hit £2.4bn over the Christmas period. The social platform revealed its highest-ever Black Friday sales too, mostly thanks to live shopping and the calibre of new retailers …
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