Make your Christmas magical by making sure they get a free letter from Santa this year. The Royal Mail offers a service to do this and we have all the information you need to get yours Samantha Bartlett Assistant Editor, Social News 15:08, 04 Dec 2025Updated 09:02, 09 Dec 2025 …
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The Post Office is advising customers to prepare themselves if they intend to use its services today (December 8). December marks the peak period for dispatching letters and parcels throughout the UK and internationally. Numerous people will be sending Christmas presents to family and friends this week, whilst others are …
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December is the busiest period for the service Today is expected to be the busiest day of the year for the Post Office(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images) The Post Office is advising customers to prepare themselves if they intend to use its services today (December 8). December marks …
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Read More »Post Office issues warning to anyone heading to one of its branches today
The Post Office has urged customers to be aware of a few things if they are planning on sending letters and parcels today, as it is expected to be the busiest day of the year The Post Office has warned customers wanting to post parcels and letters today(Image: Gannet77 via …
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Douglas McAllister stopped by the Clydebank Delivery Office to thank the team for their hard work over this busy period, when Royal Mail handles around twice its usual volume of letters and parcels. The visit, which took place on November 28, gave Mr McAllister the chance to meet staff and …
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