Brits have been voicing their frustration over the “shocking” cost of Royal Mail stamps, which they believe is contributing to the plummeting sales of Christmas cards in 2024. Reports earlier this week indicated a 23% decrease in boxed card sales and a 15% fall in individual card purchases compared to …
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The Royal Mail delivery office in Wickford was broken into last night, less than two weeks before Christmas. The postal service was targeted, in the early hours of the morning, with the suspect allegedly taking an empty pot on the counter, used for tips. A spokesperson for Essex Police shared: …
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Shoppers have been poking fun at the absence of Harry and Meghan from Selfridges’ Royal family Christmas bauble range, with some suggesting that the Sussexes’ decorations might end up “in the bargain bin”. The high-end Oxford Street store is selling £40 ornaments resembling King Charles, the late Queen Elizabeth, and …
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Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of toymakers and merchants, has been digitally reconstructed by scientists who found he looks rather similar to the festive figurehead, Santa Claus The likeness of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus is rather shocking, according to the public (stock) ( Image: Getty Images) Scientists who …
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A pensioner has tragically died after choking on his Christmas dinner while eating out at a hotel in Exmouth. Douglas Gregory, a married business owner, was having a meal at the Devoncourt Hotel, Douglas Avenue, in Exmouth on December 1, when he suddenly required medical assistance. Despite everyone’s best efforts, …
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If you haven’t posted your Christmas cards yet, it’s time to start thinking about it, if you want them to arrive before Christmas Day. The Royal Mail has announced that Wednesday, December 18, will be the last day second class post can be expected to arrive before December 25. First …
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The Post Office is forecasting a record-breaking number of personal cash withdrawals this month, expected to exceed £1bn. This prediction surpasses last year’s record numbers during the festive shopping season, with December 2023 witnessing a total of £930m in cash withdrawals, as reported by City AM. The latest figures showed …
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This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased. If you tend to leave your Christmas shopping until the last possible minute (guilty), then we come bearing some very important information. To save you from having to face the crowds on Christmas Eve, top …
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Royal Mail has issued a warning that some customers may experience longer than usual delivery times due to severe weather disruptions. The postal service utilises an air, rail and road network to transport post and parcels between distribution hubs and processing centres. However, the normal travel route for letters and …
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With just over a fortnight until Christmas, the rush is on to ensure all your gifts are bought and wrapped in time for December 25. After battling through crowded shops and surfing online for that something special, the next task is wrapping and dispatching your presents to their intended recipients. …
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