“So much of how my husband and I see things is through our love story,” said Meghan. “I think that’s what people around the world connected to, especially with our wedding. People love love. I’m not excluded in that sentiment. “For scripted Meghan's recent birthday was ignored by all the …
Read More »Royal Mail’s final stamp warning before new fee enforced – how to exchange
Letter senders have just hours to use old stamps before they expire at the start of a new month. After Monday, July 31, only new versions of Royal Mail stamps with barcodes will be considered valid. If you send a letter with a non-barcode stamp, you may be tacked with …
Read More »Popular postman addresses postie ‘myth’ as he makes final delivery after 44 years of service
A popular postie has made his final delivery as he called time on more than 44 years of service in Ayr. John Price, 65, has been a familiar face across the town during a Royal Mail career spanning four decades. John today (Friday) bid an emotional farewell to a job …
Read More »Royal Mail stamp warning as customers could face extra fees when sending mail
People have been warned to use up old stamps before the deadline next month or risk a surcharge when sending post. Royal Mail began rolling out stamps with barcodes in February last year, in a bid to completely replace all the old versions that didn’t have a barcode attached. The …
Read More »How a sheepdog saved an Australian town
Casterton and the kelpies are now inseparable, and the money generated by auctions and fairs has helped the community no end. But did the town need saving? The location is wonderful, an asset all its own: tucked into a rich valley on the Glenelg river, halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, …
Read More »How to get a week off for King Charles’ Coronation by using minimal annual leave
The King’s coronation means an extra bank holiday is quickly approaching and there’s a way you can extend your time off – but you need to act fast. The royal occasion will take place on Saturday, May 6 but the historical event is being marked as a three day affair, …
Read More »Stamp deadline extended with more time to use up old ones
Royal Mail has pushed back its deadline to use up any old stamps before they don’t work anymore. The new stamps, which still feature the Queen’s head but have a new barcode attached, were introduced in February last year. The postal company had originally set the date of January 31 …
Read More »Royal Mail extends non-barcoded stamp deadline to July 31 but asks people to use or swap old everyday stamps now
Households with books of non-barcoded stamps tucked away in purses, wallets and drawers are being encouraged to use them up or swap them out as the old design edges towards the end of its shelf life. Royal Mail is asking those who may have stockpiled stamps for future use to …
Read More »The reason all new Royal Mail stamps have barcodes as older versions to be scrapped
The Royal Mail is in the process of transitioning to barcoded stamps as older versions are to be phased out. Old 1st and 2nd class stamps are to be replaced with similar ones, although they feature a unique barcode alongside the late Queen Elizabeth’s profile. Some might be wondering why …
Read More »Mrs Hinch fans share 65p hack for removing bedsheet stains – and one mistake to avoid
Fans of the cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch have been sharing their top tips for banishing stubborn stains, such as blood, from your bedsheets. Cleaning your sheets is always an annoying task, but when stains appear that are difficult to get rid of, it makes the whole process even more tedious. …
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