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 …
Read More »Post Christmas presents early to avoid delivery chaos, families urged
Families have been urged to post Christmas presents early amid concern that the rise in online shopping and coronavirus restrictions keeping people apart will cause delivery chaos. Unprecedented demand could cause issues with delivery and it means that people are “running out of time” to make sure presents are under …
Read More »Queen’s head housekeeper of 32-years at Sandringham inexplicably quits
The Queen’s head housekeeper at Sandringham has mysteriously quit her job after 32 years working with the monarch. Patricia Earl, 56, who lives close to the royal estate in the Norfolk village of Dersingham, has left her position, following a staff revolt earlier this year which saw workers rebel against plans to …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges anybody sending Christmas presents to make four checks
The Martin Lewis Money Show has returned for its latest instalment on ITV1 – with some brilliant festive tips. Financial expert Martin was in the ITV1 studio to discuss sending Christmas parcels and packages ahead of December 25. And he revealed his four main tips for sending cheaper gifts in …
Read More »Royal Mail last Christmas posting dates for 2020
With more families than ever this year spending Christmas apart due to Covid-19 restrictions it’s never been more meaningful to receive a card or gift in the post from someone you love. But if you’re planning to send a friend or family members who lives abroad something this year before …
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