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With Scotland having just experienced its coldest night of the year, it’s safe to say that the weather isn’t exactly tropical. And with cold weather comes condensation, which is in part caused by humidity and the warm air touching cold surfaces. This could make surfaces damp which could then develop …

One of the best parts of the festive period is the amount of discounts offered by retailers just after Christmas on Boxing Day. December 26 is usually an incredibly busy period for shoppers, with previous years seeing them descend on the high street and queue outside their favourite retailer from …

Royal Mail is extending the time households and businesses have to use non-barcoded stamps by a further six months. The postal service, which had also come under fire for the limited ways people could swap-out their soon-to-be outdated stamps, plans to introduce a sixth month period of grace which pushes …

Christmas cards and gifts may have to be sent earlier than expected this year as Royal Mail workers are striking in the lead up to the festive period. While it may seem like that there’s still plenty of time before December 25, the date is creeping ever closer. Christmas is …

Christmas is just around the corner, and to help children get into the festive spirit, Royal Mail has launched something very special. Youngsters can write their letters to Santa Claus and have them sent to the North Pole – and he’ll even send a response in the post. There’s only …

Our latest roundup features community news from across the district. Gosberton Are there any gardeners who would like to create something special at The Marjorum Hall in Gosberton Risegate? It is hoped to form a community gardening group including those with experience and enthusiastic beginners. Contact Lesley Jacobs on 07886 …

Selling a home is a big decision, so the reason for doing so is often very understandable. However, some who have shared their reason for moving home may raise an eyebrow. While typical reasons include selling up for a bigger home or getting a bit closer to friends and family, …

Thousands of disgruntled workers are gearing up to down tools and walkout as they re-ignite their campaigns for better pay. Recent plans for industrial action across numerous sectors had to be hastily abandoned after the Queen’s death was announced. But with the national period of mourning now over and few …

More than 100,000 Royal Mail staff members will strike over four days in a call for a “dignified, proper pay rise.” The industrial action is set to take place on August 26 and 31 as well as September 8 and 9. It comes after a 77 percent ballot turnout from …

Royal Mail stamps that feature the Queen’s head are to be phased out by the end of January 2023. The so-called “definitive” stamps will lead to an extra charge if you try to use them after the deadline. Moving forward, the only stamps with the Queen’s profile will be the …