At Christmas time, plenty of Brummies will top their bin workers and posties – but did you know it could constitute a bribe? The Royal Mail has previously warned staff not to accept Christmas gifts valued at more than £30 for fear of bribery charges. Royal Mail warned staff they …
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A heartwarming fundraising drive which reconnects the homeless with loved ones at Christmas has received praise from Stephen Fry. The actor Tweeted his support for Homeless at Christmas’ Advent Appeal to the delight of the charity’s East Kilbride co-founder Iain Hughes. The appeal is the brainchild of the Murray man …
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A postman has decked out his trolley to help spread Christmas cheer. Michael Halford, of Farndon, has transformed his trolley into Santa’s sleigh in an attempt to get the town into a festive mood. Michael has worked at the Royal Mail for nearly four years and said his inspiration behind …
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Time is running out to make sure those Christmas cards and presents get under the right trees. Despite everyone best intentions, things slip, and we end up leaving everything to the last minute. You have one day left for your post to arrive if posted first class, and three days …
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Family portrait! Queen Mathilde dons a striking floral dress as she poses with the Belgian royal family for a festive photo before a Christmas concert Queen Mathilde of Belgium posed with King Philippe ahead of festive concert Appeared with their four children – Prince Gabriel, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Princess Eleonore …
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Video PUBLISHED: 14:06 18 December 2019 | UPDATED: 14:06 18 December 2019 Sophie Barnett Leiston and Aldeburgh posties come together to sing a special version of ‘Fairytale in New York’ Picture: BETH DUNTHORNE Postal workers from Leiston have put a Suffolk twist on a well-known Christmas tune, as they look …
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A Devon couple expecting their first baby are gearing up for Christmas in Derriford Hospital’s maternity ward after mum Natalie’s waters ‘semi’ broke three months early. Miss Hull took a funny turn before realising her unborn child was gearing up for his arrival way earlier than expected. The 35-year-old admin …
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Royal Mail customers are warning others to stay vigilant this Chistmas after receiving a scam text message that appears to be from the postal service. Social media users have flocked to Twitter and Facebook to issue alarming warnings over the widespread scam. The scam – which sees victims sent a genuine-looking text …
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The Royal Mail has announced its latest recommended posting dates for to ensure mail arrives in time for Christmas 2019. If you’re posting abroad it’s already too late for most destinations – unless you’re sending to our closest Continental neighbours in Belgium, France, Ireland and Luxembourg. But there is still …
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A Perth postie has gone wild with his cheery Christmas get-up. Craigie’s Royal Mail deliveryman, Mark Latta, has adjusted his look for the festive season, sporting red fur-trimmed shorts, candy-cane striped socks, dyed red hair and a big sack for all the presents he’s taking to homes in Perth. The …
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