Annan’s Royal Mail delivery office in Station Road has had a festive buzz as the 24 staff have stepped up a gear for the Christmas rush across Dumfries and Galloway. The team not only deliver letters, cards and parcels to households and businesses in Annan but also to Eastriggs and …
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Since her first appearance as Nurse Trixie Franklin in the 2012 premiere episode, Helen George has been a favourite among Call the Midwife fans. The BBC One period drama, created by Heidi Thomas, has seen Trixie’s character grow from a midwife grappling with alcoholism in Nonnatus House to a married …
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An urgent alert has been sounded for Amazon and Royal Mail customers as the festive season draws near, with warnings of up to FOUR scams circulating. As we edge closer to December 25, there’s a spike in fraudulent activity targeting eager shoppers. Which? consumer expert Rob Lilley-Jones cautions: “With so …
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The Repair Shop warmed hearts with a Christmas episode replete with touching moments and familiar faces. In the cosy Yuletide edition, the skilled crew got together to restore beloved items brought in by patrons. Roman Kemp from The One Show participated, presenting a cherished family heirloom following calls for contributions …
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Tom Parker Bowles has revealed a simple Royal Family breakfast recipe that his mother, Queen Camilla, frequently prepared in ‘huge quantities’ every December. Lovingly coined ‘buttered eggs’ by Princess Margaret, the dish comprises four main ingredients and is quick to prepare, taking just 10 to 20 minutes. In his latest …
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Here is the full text of the King’s Christmas broadcast: “Earlier this year, as we commemorated the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the Queen and I had the enormous privilege of meeting, once again, the remarkable veterans of that very special generation who gave of themselves so courageously, on behalf of …
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The Princess of Wales has hugged and spoken with a cancer patient after attending the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day church service following her own “brutal” year with the disease. Kate, alongside her husband the Prince of Wales and their children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince …
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Transport for London (TfL) services are set to operate differently on Boxing Day 2024. Services on the Elizabeth Line, which runs to Brentwood and Shenfield in Essex, will be very different. There will also be a swathe of changes to Overground services. On the Overground, there will be no trains …
Read More »The Royal Family’s annual Christmas at Sandringham always produces a series of pictures of poise and tradition as they all walk to church together. But behind the polished smiles, the festive season for the family has not always been merry. Over the years, the private estate in Norfolk has been the scene of …
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Santa’s elves have been tirelessly working at the North Pole for months, preparing presents for children all over the globe. Now, it’s time for Santa’s busiest day of the year. As Rudolph and his fellow reindeer – Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen – pull Santa’s sleigh …
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