The storm comes after dozens were rescued and homes and businesses flooded by heavy rain in the run-up to Christmas. An amber national severe weather warning has been issued for parts of south Wales and across southern England, with gusts expected to reach up to 60-70mph in exposed coastal locations. …
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A postman has decked out his trolley to help spread Christmas cheer on his rounds for another year. Phil Padgett, of Newark, and his Santa’s sleigh-themed Royal Mail trolley have put residents in a festive mood. PHIL delivers Christmas cheer (43621910) Charmaine Fenton, who sees Phil during his postal round, …
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Whether you dress up in your Sunday best or lounge all day in a festive onesie, Christmas is a time for comfort. And comfort may not mean time shared with loved ones this year, but we’ll make up for it on the next one. Yep, it’s rubbish for most. I …
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Around 8.2 million shoppers are expected to hit the high street on Boxing Day, despite extensive new Covid-19 restrictions forcing non-essential retailers to close. However, total Boxing Day spending is expected to fall by more than a quarter compared with a year ago, according to research by the Centre for …
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A third of all Christmas shopping is forecast to have been done online this year as coronavirus lockdowns across the UK – and across the globe – made … Source link
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Coronavirus outbreak on submarine-hunting Royal Navy warship with 184 crew aboard forces it to return to port over Christmas HMS Northumberland, a Type 23 Frigate, was due to patrol UK waters this week The vessel, which has a crew of 185, was forced to return to Devonport Several members of …
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This has shown the purpose of the institution as little else could,” royal expert Richard Fitzwilliam told The Washington Post. “They have been symbols … Source link
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John Mulaney checked himself into a 60-day rehab program for cocaine and alcohol abuse this week, but eagle-eyed fans spotted something amiss back in November. The 38-year-old stand-up comedian’s bizarre appearance on NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers in early November featured a rambling bit about the UK’s royal family …
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By Press Association 2020 The house of Helen and John Attlesey in Soham, Cambridgeshire Christmas decorations have brought some much-needed light to the dark winter nights this festive season. While the lights in the West End of London celebrated the nation’s coronavirus heroes, such as NHS volunteer responder Anis …
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2020 has been a year that no one could have ever imagined. But in a year filled with ups and downs, there has been plenty to make us smile too. Here we take a look back at 12 stories that featured in the Hertfordshire Mercury this year. January Proposals to …
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