The moment a person, locally nicknamed as “the Grinch”, stole a package from the porch of a Cambridgeshire home has been caught on camera. Residents across Cambourne and Papworth Everard, in South Cambridgeshire have shared stories of stolen deliveries this week. Naomi Brodowski and her husband David, from Great Cambourne, were …
Read More »Christmas shoppers told to order by Saturday to avoid gift delay dismay
Christmas shoppers have been urged to order online gifts by Saturday December 12 to avoid “delay dismay”. Experts warn leaving it any later risks items ordered using standard delivery not arriving before Christmas Day. Royal Mail acknowledged delays due to “exceptionally high volumes”, with shop closures ramping up pressure. The …
Read More »Former UK Postman Who Won Lottery Gifts Luxury Hampers to Frontline Workers
Former postmen who had won lottery in 2015 is back to work to spread Christmas cheer among frontline workers The year 2020 with all its unfortunate events has also shown us a brighter side of humanity. And one such example comes from the United Kingdom where a former Royal Mail …
Read More »Don’t leave Christmas mail until last minute urges Royal Mail as last posting dates are revealed
Those who have not yet written their Christmas cards are being advised to get a move on as Royal Mail gears up for its busiest time of the year. The service is urging customers to post their mail before the advertised last posting dates and not to wait until the …
Read More »Christmas 2020: Royal Mail confirms last posting dates for domestic and international delivery
This year it will be more important than ever to connect with family, friends and loved ones for Christmas. The coronavirus pandemic, which hit the UK in Spring this year, has brought into sharp focus the things in life that really matter and nothing brings people together better than presents …
Read More »This is what Royal Mail says about tipping your postman this Christmas
Every year the Royal Mail does us proud and makes sure we all get our Christmas cards and presents in time for the big day. Now more than ever our postie is needed, with people no longer able to exchange gifts at parties and having to do most of their …
Read More »UK shops reopen after lockdown – but footfall still down 30% on 2019
Britons flocked to the High Street after for the first weekend following the lifting of the nationwide lockdown – but footfall remained lower than pre-pandemic levels. The number of shoppers out this weekend was down 30% on the same period in 2019. Crowds keen for a Christmas bargain flocked to …
Read More »Kate Middleton and Prince William cheer children on royal train tour
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge brought a smile to children’s faces as they started their three-day royal train tour across the UK today. Kate Middleton and Prince William, both 38, arrived in Edinburgh this morning to the sound of bagpipes serenading them with Christmas songs, before meeting workers at a Scottish …
Read More »Royal Mail tells shoppers not to leave present-buying to the last minute amid fears of a ‘mad panic’
Royal Mail tells shoppers not to leave present-buying to the last minute amid fears of a ‘mad postal panic’ that could delay deliveries Royal Mail has warned present-givers to ‘Shop Early, Send Early for Christmas’ Unprecedented demand is predicted by experts who urge shoppers to post now The Royal Mail …
Read More »Bangor postbox make over will leave other towns ‘green’ with envy
A green postbox is set to be unveiled in Bangor on December 7. Painted especially for Christmas the Royal Mail box has retained its red top, but the rest has been painted an emerald green colour with a huge red bow and and some Christmas motifs. It also includes a …
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