Police were called to a Birmingham school this afternoon after it was understood to have gone into lockdown amid an intruder alert. Parents gathered outside Fairfax School in Sutton Coldfield after it was understood they were sent a message alerting them to an incident. The details were not immediately confirmed. …
Read More »France refund rights ahead of travel ban for UK visitors – all you need to know
French authorities will only allow British visitors into France if they have a ‘compelling reason’ to do so – and this does not include travel for tourism or business The rules affect travellers using popular travel services like the EuroStar ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) Thousands of travellers are …
Read More »Last Minute Christmas Gifts – News
There is still time to find the perfect Christmas present for the Pompey fan in your life. The club shop in Anson Road has a range of fantasic gifts available or you can browse our online store. Supporters have until midday on Monday, December 20 to order with standard …
Read More »Time running out to send Christmas cards by 2nd class post
Time really is running out to get your cards and parcels to family and friends in time for Christmas. With meeting people over the festive period looking more and more difficult owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and surging infections caused by the omicron variant; getting gifts and good wishes to …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas delivery times: the latest posting dates for letters and parcels
People are being advised to post their presents early to avoid disappointment. Those sending gifts and cards have been advised to leave plenty of time for items to be delivered before the big day. Read More Read More Cheap parking in Leeds: 9 places you can park in Leeds city …
Read More »MP thanks posties at Stourbridge Royal Mail delivery office
STOURBRIDGE MP Suzanne Webb visited the town’s delivery office to thank Royal Mail posties for their work during the pandemic and the busy Christmas period. Suzanne met up with manager Glenn Morris and his staff at the High Street facility as they sorted through cards, letters and parcels last Saturday …
Read More »Kate ‘excited’ to be hosting Christmas carol concert in first-look video
A first-look video of the Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas carol concert sees Kate saying how “excited” she is to be hosting the festive event. The carol service, held at Westminster Abbey in December, is being broadcast on ITV on Christmas Eve at 7.30pm, having been switched from the BBC in …
Read More »Christmas traffic to be worst for five years: These are the roads and travel times to avoid
Christmas traffic is set to be the busiest in five years, with almost 30 million trips planned in the run up to next weekend, according to new data. Analysts from traffic experts Inrix and the RAC are warning of a “frantic Friday” on Christmas Eve as more than five million …
Read More »Warning as Northwich set to experience further delays to post deliveries
NORTHWICH remains one of the areas of the UK most impacted by delays to post deliveries. The problem has now persisted for several months, with Royal Mail previously stating staff shortages were to blame. There has been anger across the town, with reports that some people have missed medical appointments …
Read More »Royal Mail delays update: Postcodes affected today – full list
Due to a shortage of staff and an increase in demand as Christmas approaches, Royal Mail is experiencing delays with deliveries. The company has updated customers on which areas in the country are affected. As a result, some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery …
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