By Press Association 2021 Santa’s flyby Santa Claus has traded his sleigh for an attack helicopter after school pupils were treated to a festive visit from the Royal Navy. Carrying a crew member dressed as Kris Kringle, a Wildcat helicopter from RNAS Yeovilton toured seven primary schools across Somerset …
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Royal Mail has warned of Christmas delivery delays as one sorting office has a third of its staff off sick. Lots of people have reported delays with their post in Penarth, according to Alun Cairns, Conservative MP for the Vale of Glamorgan. In a social media post on Thursday, he …
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As Christmas approaches, our posties have more work to do than ever, with many of us placing online shopping orders. This year in particular Royal Mail is urging people to “beat the festive rush and get all your letters and parcels in the post on time”. “Ongoing covid restrictions”, it …
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Christmas day is almost here again, and it’s official – no one can tell you it’s too early for Christmas decorations any more. All of the festive traditions have arrived to tell us it’s the most magical time of the year. Lights have gone up around Bristol’s high streets, and …
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How to make sure your Christmas gifts arrive for the big day (Picture: Getty) Christmas Day is a magical time for many of us. It’s quality time with family or friends, a chance to feast on some lovely food, wear festive jumpers, maybe enjoy a tipple or two – and …
Read More »Fraudsters may be expecting bumper profits from the season of goodwill. The amount of money lost to scams and the number of shoppers duped spikes in December as people spend more online. With fraud already on the rise — £754 million was stolen by criminals in the first half of …
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Joanna Lumley, 75, discussed writing a tribute to the Queen and the ongoing reports of division within the family. She released A Queen For All Seasons: A Celebration of Our One and Only Queen Elizabeth II On Her Platinum Jubilee in October and in the wake of the release she has …
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Britain’s aviation minister has heard how East Midlands Airport is forecasting another record-breaking year for air cargo thanks to online shopping and the current challenges of moving goods by sea. Robert Courts MP visited the Castle Donington cargo operation at the busiest time of year in the run-up to Christmas. …
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ASHTON and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has expressed her gratitude to workers who are making it possible for people to send gifts to families and friends in time for Christmas. The Labour deputy leader visited Ashton Delivery Office on Fleet Street to pass on her season’s greetings to the hardworking …
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The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has welcomed Royal Mail’s 2022 initiatives to support the growth and retention of the letters industry. Royal Mail is renewing its current incentives for a further 12 months while updated fixed percentage discounts will once again be available on different types of mail to enhance …
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