It’s almost Christmas, and some people will be posting some last minute cards or presents. You may still be waiting on an important delivery, as Covid has impacted post this year. “Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and …
Read More »Council keeps chill at bay with slippers giveaway
Hundreds of Waltham Forest’s most vulnerable residents are to be given free slippers, gloves, and scarves to help them get through the winter. More than 250 pairs of slippers will be distributed to over-65s via care homes, home care providers and in Waltham Forest’s libraries. The scheme aims to help …
Read More »Parcel delivery scam texts to spike this Christmas
The scam messages lead to a convincing website asking for bank details More than a million scam texts will be sent in the UK this week, and more than half (56%) will use parcel deliveries to try to trick consumers. Organisations monitoring “smishing” fraud are warning people to be extra …
Read More »Royal Navy set to test hi-tech ‘robot postmen’ to deliver mail to sailors at sea
The Senior Service’s crucial support arm, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, is already looking into how it can use drones to deliver mail drops and other supplies to ships at sea. Traditionally, the RFA tankers would be used to resupply warships, stocking them with everything from food and fuel, to ammunition …
Read More »ArrowXL agrees home delivery deal with Land of Beds
ArrowXL has signed a contract with independent bed and mattress retailer Land of Beds to handle the delivery of 400 products per month to households across the UK. Land of Beds said it had been impressed by ArrowXL’s warehouse management system and would take advantage of its 24-hour delivery …
Read More »Ursid meteor shower set to dazzle skygazers in Lancashire before Christmas: Here’s how to see it
The Ursid display, which produces around five meteors per hour at its peak, is expected to take place over the UK on Wednesday evening (December 22). With the shower occurring around the time of the winter solstice, people will have maximum hours of darkness to try to spot the shooting …
Read More »Kate Garraway reads Love Came Down At Christmas during royal carol service
Kate Garraway has read a passage about love at Westminster Abbey during a royal carol service. The TV presenter, who has publicly charted her husband Derek Draper’s Covid-19 battle, delivered a scripture reading of Love Came Down At Christmas. Standing on a lectern at the Abbey, the Good Morning Britain …
Read More »Essex lorry deaths: Haulier Caolan Gormley trial delayed to 2023 – BBC News
MP thanks posties during visit to Royal Mail sorting office in Southend. External: Yellow Advertiser · Southend nears 2,000 Covid cases a week … Source link
Read More »Royal self-isolating after family member tests positive for Covid
Members of the royal family will be isolating this Christmas after a positive Covid-19 test in the family. Princess Anne’s husband – Sir Timothy Laurence – has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Sky News. The Princess Royal is also now self-isolating for the holiday period. Read moreKate Garraway issues …
Read More »Rochdale News | News Headlines | Tony Lloyd MP says thank you to Rochdale postal workers
Date published: 22 December 2021 Tony Lloyd MP with local postal workers Rochdale MP Sir Tony Lloyd visited the Royal Mail Delivery Office on National Postal Workers Day (Monday 13 December) to thank local postal workers for the service they deliver as key workers, and for keeping our …
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