A STOURBRIDGE postman has been doing his bit to add sparkle to Christmas – as he does every year…but this time his festive lights are shining brighter than ever before. Although his family can’t see them as they usually do. Martin Heeks, aged 64, has always put Christmas decorations up …
Read More »Boxing Day 2020: M&S, Aldi, John Lewis, Home Bargains, Lidl and other stores closed on December 26
It has been a very strenuous year for retail workers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, several stores across London have pledged to keep their doors closed on Boxing Day – a day when retailers often launch their January sales. Christmas Day is a time for receiving presents, not buying …
Read More »UK braces for Storm Bella on Boxing Day after dozens evacuated due to heavy rain on Christmas Eve
The storm comes after dozens were rescued and homes and businesses flooded by heavy rain in the run-up to Christmas. An amber national severe weather warning has been issued for parts of south Wales and across southern England, with gusts expected to reach up to 60-70mph in exposed coastal locations. …
Read More »Farndon-based Royal Mail postie helps deliver some Christmas cheer on Newark round
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 …
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