Royal Mail have revealed that they could be delays to items being delivered after delays in processing. Royal Mail has confirmed that staff will do its best to get parcels delivered on time, but they have been experiencing delays earlier this week. Not all mail was processed or dispatched on …
Read More »New campaign to encourage diversity in film and TV hair and makeup
A new campaign is encouraging hairdressers and makeup artists with experience of working with people of colour to join the film and television industry. The initiative is targeted at professionals currently working in areas including black hair salons, on photo-shoots, music videos, theatre and other live events. Organised by skills …
Read More »The Essex areas where Royal Mail deliveries may be delayed as Christmas Day approaches
Areas of Essex are facing Royal Mail delivery delays in the days before Christmas. The national mail delivery service today (Wednesday, December 22) said that some parts of the county would experience disruption. Royal Mail said this was due to staff isolating with Covid, among other local factors. Read more: …
Read More »All the services grinding to a halt from Omicron Covid ahead of Christmas
Trains across the country are being cancelled as the number of people off due to Covid-19 hits vital services, raising fears the country will come to a standstill over Christmas. Most of the main rail operators have been forced to run reduced timetables. Staff absences are also affecting hospitals as …
Read More »Sussex weather: Your forecast for Wednesday, December 22
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Read More »FTSE 100 Live 22 December: UK GDP figures, UK economy third quarter, UK economic recovery, Covid-19 impact on economy, Wall Street rebound
T he UK’s economic recovery has slowed by more than first thought, figures showed today. Third quarter GDP grew by 1.1% compared with the initial 1.3% estimate, having rallied by 5.4% in the April to June quarter due to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Despite the downward revision by the …
Read More »Garston grandmother angered over parcel stuffed up snowman
A grandmother was left confused and shocked after a delivery note stated her parcel was “in your snowman”. The decorative artificial snowman, which the Ashwood household annually puts on show during Christmas, became the unlikely protector for a delivery they were expecting. It was sent to their Garston home on …
Read More »COVID-19 queues are depriving this cancer patient of precious time — and he wants PCR postal testing introduced
Twice a fortnight, Philip Griffin attends Flinders Cancer Clinic for his chemotherapy treatment. To do this he — like all elective admission patients — is required to show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test each week. Dr Griffin is no stranger to the corridors and operating rooms of Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide’s south: He …
Read More »Royal chefs share recipe for ‘perfect’ gingerbread house
By Press Association 2021 The Duchess of Cornwall views a gingerbread model village Festive food is a big part of Christmas celebrations and this year the royal kitchens have revealed their recipe for the “perfect” gingerbread house. Shared on the royal family’s official Twitter page, Buckingham Palace chefs have …
Read More »Ursid meteor shower to sparkle in skies – when to catch a glimpse of phenomenon
The final meteor shower of the year is set to dazzle skygazers as it lights up the nights before Christmas. However, the Ursid display usually produces just five meteors per hour at its peak – which is expected to take place over the UK on Wednesday night with streaks of …
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