As Christmas approaches it may be worth keeping a close eye on the cut-off for deliveries Royal Mail worker and post box(Image: PA) People are running out of town to send letters, cards and presents in time for Christmas. The Royal Mail is urging anyone using mailing services over the …
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While spider season typically reaches its height during autumn, December can still bring unwelcome eight-legged visitors for those with a fear of arachnids. Spider specialists warn that house spiders seeking refuge from the winter chill are frequently discovered in British homes throughout December, particularly in undisturbed, dimly-lit areas such as …
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The Scottish capital’s airport 2.5 hours from Newcastle in a “localised” issue with IT systems 10:52, 05 Dec 2025Updated 11:25, 05 Dec 2025 The international airport saw over 15 million passengers pass through in 2024(Image: Daily Record) Edinburgh Airport has shut down flights this morning following a massive IT outage. …
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Citizens’ Advice has revealed which delivery firm is viewed as the worst in Britain Citizens’ Advice has revealed which delivery firm is viewed as the worst in Britain(Image: iStockphoto) The worst delivery company has been revealed ahead of the busy Christmas season. Each year millions of parcels and post are …
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Our thoughts are with his loved ones Toni Carver, editor of St Ives Times and Echo(Image: CIOSP) A man in his 70s who police confirmed they found dead at a property in Cornwall has been named locally. Town officials said the family of Toni Carver, the editor of the St …
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An entire UK town has been cut off due to the airline’s collapse Eastern Airways, a domestic UK airline operator, has cancelled all its flights. General view of a plane(Image: PA) Eastern Airways, a domestic UK airline operator, has cancelled all its flights, effectively cutting off an idyllic Scottish town. …
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“Oh s**t he’s gone. Look at the lorry. The coppers can’t stop it happening” A video of the bulldozer crashing through the city centre was captured by a member of the public(Image: Charlene Harris) A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a city centre rampage with a …
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A temporary sign is in place at the new premises(Image: Post Office) A Post Office has returned to a Leicestershire town, 10 months after closing its previous branch. The last store was forced to close following the postmaster’s resignation. The new Post Office store opened on Wednesday, October 29, in …
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The new branch will also be open on Sunday mornings 13:00, 02 Nov 2025Updated 13:02, 02 Nov 2025 MP Alberto Costo attended the opening of the new site(Image: Post Office) Vital services have returned to a Leicestershire village following the opening of a new Post Office. Residents were reportedly “surprised …
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Barrymore James, 65, would sexually abuse the girl two or three times a week Barrymore James.(Image: Leicestershire Police) A man who sexually abused a child after making her smoke crack-cocaine and heroin has been jailed. Barrymore James began carrying out the crimes in the 1990s when the child was just …
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