Which shops are open on the day? (Picture: Akira Suemori/Shutterstock) A small number of shops will be open on Christmas Day this year for incredibly last minute shoppers. But don’t get your hopes up for big purchases, as almost all stores will be closed on December 25. Major supermarkets will …
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Make sure to check the opening times before you dash out to the Post Office over Christmas (Picture: Shutterstock) If you need to send off any last minute Christmas cards or presents time is running out to get to the Post Office. You might need to go out to the …
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The Queen used to buy 1,500 members of staff a £6 Christmas present with a personal note each and every year. The late Queen Elizabeth II, who died back in September 2022, has been praised for her generosity after the annual tradition. The Queen would buy £6 Christmas puddings from …
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Royal Mail has issued a warning to people sending first class post today. Royal Mail has shared its last Christmas posting dates for 2024, and UK households need to act quickly if they want to beat the cut-off point from the postal service. Royal Mail said: “Latest posting dates are …
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The Post Office has issued a reminder of the last days to send your cards and parcels as 90% of us have no idea when the key dates are. New research reveals nearly 9 in 10 Brits are unaware of last posting dates and over a third leave gift buying …
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The Royal Mail has warned UK households they have just HOURS left to act ahead of a key Christmas cut-off date. The Royal Mail has issued a festive warning over last-minute Christmas post deadlines as we head deeper into December and towards Christmas week. Royal Mail has revealed its latest …
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If you’re keen to send Christmas presents to loved ones this year, you’d better hurry. The UK’s Post Office has compiled a full list of delivery deadlines for 2024 – and the earliest one is tomorrow. Big names like Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcel Force are among the firms …
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Forget the Coca-Cola truck and the dustings of snow on the hilltops. Is there truly anything more festive than a slab of turkey and cranberry wedged between two factory-prepared slices of bread and squashed into a plastic package? For many of us, seeing Christmas sandwiches in the meal deal aisles …
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With Christmas now just around the corner, details have been confirmed on the changes to bin collections around Kent over the festive period. Across each of the 13 districts, alterations to waste pickups vary from place to place, so it can be a little confusing knowing when to actually pop …
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Nothing quite captures the spirit of Christmas like a vibrant festive bouquet, instantly adding a touch of cheer to any room. Whether you’ve received an arrangement as a gift or treated yourself to some festive flowers, they’re a thoughtful addition – and there’s a plethora of bouquets currently available in …
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