Royal Mail has reintroduced an additional charge for some deliveries this Christmas. The surcharge affects business account holders, who will now face an extra 5p on letters and 10p on parcels. This price hike is effective from today and is scheduled to last until January 10, 2025, spanning the peak …
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Marilyn Taylor said she had almost given up hope Marilyn Taylor wanted to make a sentimental gift for her children in memory of their dad Alastair(Image: Marilyn Taylor) A nan was left emotional after a Royal Mail postwoman turned up at her door. Marilyn Taylor wanted to make sentimental Christmas …
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A fresh “indication” of Kate Middleton’s health following her cancer battle has been issued. Kate has returned to Royal Family duties, appearing at last week’s Remembrance Sunday event, and confirming a Christmas carols concert for Christmas Eve. Kate’s Christmas announcement gives a key indication of the Princess of Wales’s health, …
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Royal Mail has announced the return of a beloved Christmas tradition offering “a helping hand to one of its most special customers” – Santa Claus himself. With just six weeks to go until the big day, children are invited to post their letters to Father Christmas as Royal Mail launches …
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A cathedral in Armagh features on this year’s Christmas stamps from Royal Mail. An illustration of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral will appear on 2nd class large stamps during the forthcoming festive season. Drawn by Cornwall-based artist Judy Joel, the Armagh cathedral has been given a Christmas makeover with …
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Church of Ireland place of worship among five UK cathedrals to feature in postal service’s 2024 festive campaign It’s part of the postal service’s 2024 Christmas campaign showcasing UK cathedrals. Dean of Armagh the Very Reverend Shane Forster said he was “delighted”. “The image of the light shining out through …
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Royal Mail have revealed five new stamps to celebrate the Christmas season this winter. The stamps feature cathedrals across the UK but sadly, none of those featured are in the West Midlands. Instead, they are in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Armagh, Bangor and Westminster. The stamps were illustrated by British artist, Judy …
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Tom Parker Bowles has unveiled a classic Royal Family breakfast that his mother, Queen Camilla, once whipped up every December in ‘huge quantities’. The recipe, nicknamed ‘buttered eggs’ by the Princess Margaret, only requires four main ingredients and you can make it in just 10 to 20 minutes. Writing in …
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While Christmas may still seem a while away, it’s worth getting clued up on the Royal Mail and Post Office’s last posting dates, as some deadlines are fast approaching, and some have already passed. But don’t panic, for those only sending within the UK – the last posting dates aren’t …
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It may still be a decent time away from Christmas but it would be a good idea to familiarise yourself with Royal Mail and Post Office’s Christmas 2024 last posting dates. This is because some deadlines are coming up and some have even already passed. Fret not if you are …
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