We’re already midway through December and Christmas is rapidly approaching. With less than two weeks until the big day, some people might be kicking back and relaxing, knowing that their loved ones’ presents are wrapped up and ready under the tree. But the other half of the population will still …
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We’re well into the Christmas season, with festivities cropping up all over the country ahead of the big day. While some of us are organised and already have presents wrapped up under the tree, others tend to leave gift-buying until the last minute. If you belong to the latter group, …
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The cost of stamps is set to increase by 22% in a week’s time, meaning standard first class stamps will cost £1.65, following an earlier price hike in October 2023 People have been warned they have a week to buy stamps before their prices increase by 30p. The price of …
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With so much out of our control, even the most organised people in the world aren’t spared from the chaos of Christmas going wrong at the last minute Shoppers have shared their woes after Christmas deliveries failed to turn up or were even sent to the wrong house just hours …
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Christmas is just next week, somehow, that really snuck up on us didn’t it? Could’ve sworn summer was just a month ago but here we are. Everyone’s favourite time of year is just around the corner, the weather being a constant reminder that the festive season is truly upon us. …
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Several people have complained about an error message on the Amazon website today. They said the online retailer doesn’t allow them to buy the items they selected in their basket Amazon’s website has crashed, users have said ( Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) Amazon’s website crashed today, with several shoppers …
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The region’s longest running Christmas Toy Appeal will run for almost six weeks to help under-privileged children experience the magic of Christmas. Times are tough with the cost of living crisis but more so for our children and young people, especially those disadvantaged by poverty. On the back of two …
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The Communication Workers Union announced the action across the Royal Mail Group’s network over October and November, which could hamper Black Friday and Christmas deliveries Royal Mail workers are due to strike for a further 19 days ( Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Christmas and Black Friday online deliveries …
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Trains across the country are being cancelled as the number of people off due to Covid-19 hits vital services, raising fears the country will come to a standstill over Christmas. Most of the main rail operators have been forced to run reduced timetables. Staff absences are also affecting hospitals as …
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No matter how much Christmas shopping you do, there’s always likely to be a few last-minute online hunts for presents in the run-up to the festivities. Here’s a full guide of the last delivery dates There’s nothing worse than putting loads of thought into your Christmas gifts and not having …
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