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, …
Read More »Magical memories of Plymouth at Christmas through the years
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 …
Read More »Boxing Day sales expected to fall by more than a quarter
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 …
Read More »Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry
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
Read More »Royal Navy warship returns to port due to Covid outbreak
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 …
Read More »2020: Another 'annus horribilis' for Britain's royal family
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
Read More »John Mulaney was ‘out of his mind’ on substances in bizarre Seth Meyers segment that concerned fans
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 …
Read More »In Pictures: Festive lights spread Christmas cheer across UK
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 …
Read More »12 stories from Hertfordshire that made us smile this year
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 …
Read More »Where does Santa Claus live? – The Scottish Sun
SANTA Claus is everyone’s favourite person at Christmastime. For many youngsters, Father Christmas is the main symbol of the festive season, with kids across the globe eagerly awaiting his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Follow our Santa tracker live blog for the very latest updates on his location. 1 We’re all familiar with …
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