Zara Tindall, the daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, and her husband Mike Tindall have announced that they’re expecting their third child. During an episode of his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, Mike, 42, confirmed the news. “It’s been a good week for me, had a …
Read More »What were the ‘cod wars’ between the UK and Iceland?
The threat to deploy Royal Navy gunboats to patrol UK fishing waters in the event of a no-deal Brexit has evoked memories of the so-called cod wars of the 1970s. Four 80-metre armed vessels have been placed on standby to guard British waters from EU trawlers in the event that …
Read More »Martin Lewis on one cheap household item to stockpile before New Year
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has urged Brits to stock up on stamps in another word of advice to savvy savers. While he normally encourages viewers of his popular show to buy only what they need, he is now encouraging people to buy more to save some serious cash in …
Read More »Post Office best times to visit and latest Christmas posting dates
Christmas is traditionally the busiest time of year for the Post Office, and that applies more than ever in 2020. Social distancing measures mean only a limited number of customers are allowed in at a time, which has resulted in spiralling queues outside branches across Bristol. With people returning items …
Read More »Linthorpe couple send gifts to random families in 69 cities to put ‘a smile on people’s faces’
Who wouldn’t love a surprise gift? After the difficult few months caused by covid-19, one local couple is spreading joy this December by sending out gifts to random addresses across the UK. The Linthorpe pair, who have chosen to remain anonymous, have sent surprise hampers filled with treats, along with …
Read More »Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank mysteriously QUIT Frogmore Cottage after just six weeks
Pregnant Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank ‘QUIT Frogmore Cottage just six weeks after Harry and Meghan loaned it to them to start their own family’ Princess Eugenie, 30, and her husband Jack Brooksbank, 34, have left Frogmore They mysteriously quit the Grade-II listed house after staying for just …
Read More »Shoppers mock Gucci for selling £470 ‘upside-down’ sunglasses
Gucci has been mocked on social media for selling a pair of “upside-down” sunglasses for £470. The luxury Italian retailer describes the item on its website as “an unconventional take on the ’50s and ’60s inspired cat eye frames.” “These sunglasses are presented with an inverted design that created an …
Read More »Primark fans queue overnight as Christmas shoppers prepare to blow £1.7billion today
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has told Christmas shoppers to keep off public transport and wear face masks at all times as they splurge £1.7billion on the high street ‘before the capital plunges into Tier 3’. More than £3million is expected to be spent every minute over the nine hours of …
Read More »Parcel2Go owner lines up bankers to oversee company auction
Online shopping has surged in recent months as people across the UK stay indoors to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Photo: Reuters/Darren Staples A rise in online sales during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted Mayfair Equity Partners, the owner of Parcel2Go, to line up bankers to oversee an auction of …
Read More »Martin Lewis: Buy stamps now to avoid Royal Mail price hike
Martin Lewis is urging people to buy stamps ahead of the Royal Mail price hike. The MoneySavingExpert has outlined what people need to do to avoid the increase in his weekly newsletter. Royal Mail is increasing the prices of both first and second class stamps from January 1. The cost of …
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