Your presents and cards could be delayed this Christmas as Royal Mail warned of disruption. The postal service is working to minimise delays but admits it might not be able to offer a full service in some parts of the UK. It said the delays are caused by coronavirus with …
Read More »Royal Mail delivers a Christmas card to a house in Lincolnshire
A Christmas card has been delivered to a house 11,000 miles away from its intended destination. The envelope dropped through the letterbox of a house in Kesteven Road, Stamford. Its intended recipients are a couple living in Kesteven Avenue, Glendowie -11,315 miles away in Auckland, New Zealand. A Christmas card …
Read More »Swedish royal family attend the Academy’s Annual Grand Ceremony in Stockholm
Elegant in emerald! Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden dazzles in a green gown as she joins her parents King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia for the Swedish Academy meeting in Stockholm Royals attended the Swedish Academy’s Annual Grand Ceremony in Stockholm Crown Princess Victoria joined Queen Silvia alongside King Carl Gustaf …
Read More »When Is The Last Day For Posting Christmas Cards?
Christmas is just five days away now and, despite promising to be more organised this year, there’s always that last card or present that may have slipped your mind. Well, don’t worry, there’s still time – but not much. Here’s everything you need to know about the deadline for posting …
Read More »Burton street dubbed the most Christmassy in the UK
Christmas decorations light up the sky in Branston as hoards of visitors descend on one particular road which well and truly celebrates the festive season. It has been a better than ever year for Lansdowne Road residents whose amazing lights displays have netted them more than £3,000 for charity – …
Read More »Last Christmas delivery dates for John Lewis, Amazon, Marks and Spencer, Boots and more
Christmas Day is less than a week away, and shoppers are frantically trying to get all of their gifts in time for the big day. It’s the busiest times of the year for shopping and if you’re planning a purchase, don’t forget to check the last delivery dates for your …
Read More »Last Christmas delivery dates 2021: Amazon, ASOS, Boots, John Lewis, Next and more
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 …
Read More »Christmas Deliveries Could Be Delayed As Shops Close Early Due To Omicron
Christmas deliveries could be delayed, with some shops planning to close early ahead of 25 December. With fears growing over the new Omicron variant, which is running rampant through the country, it’s thought the festive period could be badly affected. According to reports, with the numbers of infected rising each …
Read More »Pictured: Prince Philip joking with crew of Royal Yacht Britannia on Christmas Day 1956
Pictured: Prince Philip joking with crew of Royal Yacht Britannia on Christmas Day 1956 (the last time the Queen spent December 25 alone) Never-before-seen photograph of Prince Philip was taken on Christmas Day 1956 Taken thousands of miles away as the Queen prepared for her festive broadcast Image is a poignant …
Read More »Time running out to send Christmas cards by 2nd class post
Time really is running out to get your cards and parcels to family and friends in time for Christmas. With meeting people over the festive period looking more and more difficult owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and surging infections caused by the omicron variant; getting gifts and good wishes to …
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