Despite the relaxing of COVID-19 rules this Christmas, a lot of people will still be exercising caution over the festive season, so it’s set to be even busier than usual for UK postal services. Up to three households will be allowed to form a Christmas “bubble” over the festive period as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed for five …
Read More »Is it just me? Or are you totally over home delivery? asks MARION McGILVARY
Is it just me? Or are you totally over home delivery? asks MARION McGILVARY Marion McGilvary claims lockdown has sucked the joy out of online shopping She argues we’re at the mercy of the doorbell to avoid missed delivery British writer reveals she’s looking forward to Wednesday for purchasing in …
Read More »A Place in the Sun guest stuns host Jonnie Irwin with property request
A Place in the Sun guest stunned Jonnie Irwin with their request (Picture: Channel 4) A Place in the Sun guest had a unique property request for host Jonnie Irwin during tonight’s instalment. Husband and wife Andy and Linda were on the hunt for a two to three-bedroom house in …
Read More »Case to declare Nawaz a PO: IHC to record statements of FIA, ministry officials
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) to record statements of the FIA officials and the Director Europe-I, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the case to declare former prime minister Nawaz Sharif a proclaimed offender in Al-Azizia and Avenfield references on December 2nd. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and …
Read More »Police probe ‘sudden death’ at Falkirk Royal Mail depot
NewsCrime Police have investigated the sudden death of a male worker at a Royal Mail sorting depot in Falkirk. Saturday, 28th November 2020, 5:07 pm Emergency services were called to the business on Garrison Place at around 3pm on Friday, November 27, but the 52-year-old man was pronounced dead at …
Read More »10 more luxury Scottish festive gifts
Christmas will inevitably look a bit different this year. But there’s no reason that you can’t spoil your loved ones- perhaps even a little bit more than usual given the year we have all endured. There are plenty of Scottish businesses that are producing luxury, high-quality products that will provide …
Read More »RAF scrambles Typhoon jets to intercept two Russian Bear aircraft
RAF scrambles Typhoon jets to intercept two Russian Bear aircraft spotted near UK airspace in the North Sea RAF Typhoons intercepted a pair of anti-submarine TU-142 Bear F aircraft today The Russian craft were skirting UK airspace over the North Sea around 9am An RAF Voyager jet joined the Typhoons …
Read More »Cheshire lockdown: The Guardian’s virtual Christmas market
AFTER more than three weeks a full lockdown during what should be the busiest time for traders, we recognise how difficult it is for independent producers. Earlier this month we sent out an appeal for small businesses and sole traders in Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford and Wilmslow to get in touch. …
Read More »Actors, pilots, oil workers … thousands from Covid-blighted jobs join parcel courier army | Couriers/delivery industry
For as long as Anna-Jane Casey can remember she has spent the run-up to Christmas on the stage in the West End. But this year Casey is joining a growing army of workers from Covid-blighted industries to deliver an unprecedented volume of parcels across the UK. “It’s gone bonkers. Last …
Read More »Royal Mail to trial hydrogen dual fuel van
Royal Mail is to trial a dual fuel van to determine if hydrogen is operationally suitable for its fleet. A specially converted Ford Transit will be used in Aberdeen over the next year as part of the city’s drive for better air quality and more sustainable transport options. The vehicle is …
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