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 …
Read More »Last Christmas post – when you need to send your cards and presents
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 …
Read More »Queen Mathilde of Belgium dazzles as she poses with family for festive photo
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 …
Read More »Leiston postal workers record Suffolk twist on Fairytale of New York for Christmas cheer | Latest Suffolk and Essex News
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 …
Read More »Anxious first-time mum’s waters semi-break three months early
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 …
Read More »The alarming Royal Mail text scam tricking shoppers out of money this Christmas
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 …
Read More »Last posting times for Christmas cards, letters and parcels
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 …
Read More »The Perth postie bringing festive cheer to his delivery route
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 …
Read More »A Berry Royal Christmas viewers joke Kate Middleton is ‘fangirling’ over Mary Berry
Viewers were left stunned after Mary Berry asked Kate Middleton if she wanted to have a ‘squirt on a cake’ as they appeared together on A Berry Royal Christmas tonight. The festive BBC special saw the baking legend shadow the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they attended royal engagements with their …
Read More »Royal Mail’s recommended posting dates for Christmas 2019
Christmas is almost upon us – and so is Royal Mail’s postal deadline. Royal Mail has issued its recommended postal dates for Christmas 2019 – and their second class and second class signed for is only days away. If you’re yet to post your Christmas cards and parcels, and you’re …
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