‘TIS the season for countless parcels being delivered directly to your doorstep. From online shopping to gifts from long distance loved ones, December is the busiest months of the year for mail. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! December is the busiest month of parcel deliveries in the …
Read More »Baffled Brummies find their postbox taped up and out of use
The public have been left baffled after a number of post boxes were covered with black tape A taped up postbox in Boundary Road Streetly awaits upgrading(Image: Reporter) Brummies have been left scratching their heads after a number of local postboxes were covered up in black film. Several of the …
Read More »Royal Mail announces last posting dates for Christmas 2025
The Post Office has shared the recommended posting dates for all UK services ahead of Christmas 2025. They warned customers to “check the last recommended posting dates for domestic mail services” this week to avoid disappointment. Royal Mail also urged customers to check the last posting dates to ensure their …
Read More »UK Christmas delivery deadlines 2025
The last date to send with: Evri Standard Delivery. Covers mainland Britain standard home delivery and all Evri courier collection services. Yodel. Applies to all services including lockers, store drop off and doorstep collection. Please note. Yodel do not advertise their cut off dates specifically to Northern Ireland, highlands and …
Read More »Frustrated residents hit out over ‘waste of money’ roadworks
Judging by Facebook comments, there could be some awkward moments at the drop-in council meeting 05:00, 15 Dec 2025Updated 07:20, 15 Dec 2025 The new road layout has been slammed as a confusing waste of money(Image: Scott Silbereis) South Gloucestershire Council has invited the ire of people living in Bradley …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas 2025 last posting dates for UK and overseas – act fast before deadline
Christmas – and maybe even snow – are right round the corner and no one wants to be caught out when trying to send their cards and presents to their loved ones. Royal Mail remains one of the most reliable ways to make sure gifts get where they need to …
Read More »Shoebury Royal Mail delays cause anger among residents
According to Shoebury residents, Royal Mail services have significantly worsened since the summer, with some going weeks without any post. The disruption comes as the firm warns of missed deliveries across the UK, with postcodes including Canvey’s making the unwelcome list. We’re now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at …
Read More »Postal employees say coworker died on the job at Morgan PDC in Midtown Manhattan
The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) has called for an independent investigation, led by rank-and-file workers, into the recent deaths of US Postal Service workers Nick Acker, 36, in the Detroit area and Russell Scruggs, Jr., 44, near Atlanta. We urge postal workers to come forward with information …
Read More »Oldham grandma wins £500 in Royal Mail Christmas card draw
Gillian Thompson won the cash as part of Royal Mail’s Magical Card prize draw, which is giving away £500,000 in prizes nationally this festive season. The part-time admin worker is planning to spend the winnings on “Christmas presents and treats” for her daughter and four-year-old granddaughter. Royal Mail’s Magical Card …
Read More »Council ‘Scrooges’ booed as family ordered to stop city centre performance
Bhangra band Masti halted mid-track by enforcement officers as they delighted Victoria Square onlookers This is the moment “Scrooge” council officers were booed after stopping a family’s Christmas performance in Birmingham city centre. Midland-band bhangra act Masti, formed by DJ Aamir Rana, 36, his dad Amjad, 66, and uncle Surinder, …
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