In his Christmas message, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich, offers positive thought at the end of a tough year for many of us Earlier this year I was sent a beautifully carved piece of oak. On it are inscribed the words, “This too shall pass”. The words …
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A shop in Fife has issued a statement urging customers to be kind to its frontline staff following the planned closure of its in-store post office. Spar in Halbeath, Fife, have informed the village’s local community group that members of public have been “extremely verbally abusive” to staff at the …
Read More »Some have got sore feet delivering 180 parcels in a day, others were met by grateful customers offering a tip, while still more found themselves becoming one of the few links to the outside world for people shut up in their homes this year. But what unites delivery drivers is …
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Christmas post Several neighbours in Sittingbourne Road have reportedly only received post through their letterbox once since Saturday, December 12. One of the residents, 89-year-old Geoffrey Walmsley, said that not only would he be expecting many Christmas cards at this time of year, but also an invitation to receive a …
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Date published: 24 December 2020 Laraine from Royal Mail in Oldham makes her special delivery to Abigail and her sister Annabel A very special 11-year-old Oldham fund-raiser received her own ‘special delivery’ from Royal Mail this week. After going through gruelling chemotherapy, brave Abigail wanted to raise funds …
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North airports will remain open to provide a “skeleton schedule for lifeline and essential flights” when Covid-19 restrictions are stepped up from Boxing Day. Highlands and Islands Airports (Hial) said it had reviewed operating hours at its 11 terminals this week to ensure services including medical transfers, Royal Mail deliveries …
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TEAMWORK and community have been at the core of Hippychick’s business this year as they tried to navigate their way through the coronavirus pandemic. The nursery equipment and gift/toy supplier, which is based in Bridgwater, said the pandemic has been ‘one of the most major challenges the business has had …
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AS everyone winds down for Christmas, Brits are wondering whether their postal deliveries will too. Here’s what you need to know about the major post providers. Follow our Santa tracker live blog for the very latest updates on his location. 2 Many postal services are running as normal on Christmas …
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Love them or hate them, the Boxing Day sales are an annual tradition, and even though they may look a little different this year, it hasn’t stopped some stores from offering discounts early. As retailers seek to shift stock left unsold due to the coronavirus pandemic, prices in some shops have been …
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CUSTOMERS have experienced delays in deliveries in parts Hampshire as two members of a delivery office tested positive for coronavirus. Residents reported experiencing delays with deliveries, stating only four of fourteen post men and women were serving the town. A Royal Mail Spokesperson said: “Royal Mail takes the health and …
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