[ad_1] 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 shopping areas across the…
[ad_1] 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 Ambulance Service hub. The…
[ad_1] 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 has seen a 34…
[ad_1] 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 message about “Santa and…
[ad_1] 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 the tree, consumer experts…
[ad_1] 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 isolate them from loved…
[ad_1] 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 the post ahead of…
[ad_1] 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 Christmas you’ll need to…
[ad_1] Christmas is just around the corner with people across Coventry and Warwickshire already gearing up for the big day. But before then is another crucial date for the diary – the last postage deadline. It doesn’t have a set date like December 25, but it is a day to remember, as it is the…
[ad_1] Image: Selfridges In a year when going to actual, physical shops has been a rare treat for many of us, London’s department stores are pulling out all the stops to make their festive window displays extra special. If you’re out shopping in the West End this month, take the time to see this lot…