Police launched a successful appeal to help find a man who was reported missing from Newnham. Jake, aged 26, had not been seen since leaving an address in the area at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, December 17. He was described as being 5ft 10in in height, of a slim build, …
Read More »TV star and husband found dead at home in suspected murder-suicide
TV reporter, Christina Chambers, and her husband, Johnny Rimes, have tragically been found dead inside their home with gunshot wounds in Alabama, America TV presenter Christina Chambers and her husband have been found dead in their family home(Image: Christina Chambers Sports/Facebook) A TV presenter and her husband have been found …
Read More »Met Office predicts ‘wintry showers’ during Christmas week as hopes for snow raised
The Met Office predicted last week that the chance of a White Christmas is low, but the odds may be improving. Sam Elliott-Gibbs and Eilidh Farquhar Trainee Trends, Showbiz and Lifestyle Writer 20:57, 17 Dec 2025Updated 20:57, 17 Dec 2025 The Met Office hints that ‘snow could fall in Christmas …
Read More »Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, Yodel and Amazon Christmas cut-off dates
There’s not long now until Christmas, as people up and down the country are doing their final preparations. If you have loved ones far away or are still waiting to receive your deliveries, you’ll be aware of the countdown to the big day. The Post Office has already urged customers …
Read More »Royal Mail, Amazon, DPD, Evri and Yodel Christmas delivery cut-off dates – full list
With Christmas fast approaching, here are the final posting dates for Royal Mail, Amazon, DPD, Evri, Yodel and other major UK couriers to ensure your parcels arrive in time. 09:37, 18 Dec 2025Updated 09:37, 18 Dec 2025 There’s not long to get your post sent for Christmas(Image: Milos Ruzicka via …
Read More »MP praises Crediton Royal Mail staff
THE MP for Central Devon, Sir Mel Stride, recently visited the Royal Mail Crediton Sorting Office at Lords Meadow to thank staff for their hard work during the festive period. He was given a tour of the facility by Rob Foster, the Crediton Office Manager. Dave Wright and Mel Stride …
Read More »Royal Mail post boxes in Swindon to turn digital
The postal company confirmed earlier this year that it would be introducing 3,500 new ‘automated’ post boxes across the UK, changing the red pillar boxes that have stood in Britain for nearly two centuries. Now, the first of the new post boxes are arriving in Swindon. Concern was originally raised …
Read More »Royal Mail Amesbury postal delivery office sold at auction
Located at 20 London Road in Amesbury, the property fetched £188,000 at a recent auction run by Clive Emson Auctioneers, going for £68,000 above its guide price. Joe Rocks, auction appraiser for Wiltshire at Clive Emson, said: “There was keen interest in the lot, attracting 56 bids – the final …
Read More »King greets men who showed bravery during Huntingdon train knife attack
King Charles has met a group of rail staff and passengers who had shown bravery during the Huntingdon train knife attack last month. The group included railway worker Samir Zitouni, who was hailed for his efforts to save passengers, train driver Andrew Johnson, and Stephen Crean, who was stabbed in …
Read More »Royal Mail delays: Why is your festive mail not being delivered?
Royal Mail has warned of postal delays across Scotland in the lead-up to Christmas. The parcel giant says it is experiencing problems in numerous local offices due to high levels of sickness absence and “resourcing issues”. Glasgow, Dundee and Paisley postcodes are among the areas affected, along with towns and …
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