Thanks to TikTok, we’ve been learning all sorts of weird and wonderful things – from why Digestive biscuits are called Digestives to sneaky tricks to apply the perfect winged eyeliner. But as well as teaching us valuable life hacks, the videos often make us pause for thought. This seems to …
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Fraud warnings have been issued to online banking customers after a rise in text message scams targeting savings accounts as the tax-year draws to a close. Tens of thousands of scam messages, purporting to be from Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and Lloyds have been issued in the past week – asking …
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The postman filmed refusing to help a pensioner after she slipped in the snow has been suspended by the Royal Mail amid an ongoing investigation. The employee, 51, told 72-year-old Patricia Stewart “I can’t help, I’m too knackered” before advising her to wear slippers as he left her lying on …
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The woman in her 70s was left in pain on the freezing ground and said she couldn’t believe the postman just walked away. A pensioner has told how a postman left her “crying” in the snow for 20 minutes with a lump “as big as an egg” on her head. …
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A pensioner says she has been left with a big lump on her head after a postman refused to help her up following a fall. Patricia Stewart, 72, shouted for help for around 20 minutes after slipping on ice and hitting her head outside her home. When the distraught gran-of-two, …
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Postal workers could be utilised to check on the wellbeing of the elderly and to deliver prescriptions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has reportedly proposed the idea to the loss-making Royal Mail to build on its advantage of “the fact we own trust on the doorstep”. Royal Mail’s 120,000 frontline …
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The Yorkshire Ripper’s ashes have been sent by Royal Mail special delivery to two of his pals. Peter Sutcliffe’s remains were delivered to his brother Mick after the serial killer was cremated in secret last month. Mick later divided the white powder into two piles before they were boxed up …
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Christmas shoppers have been urged to order online gifts by Saturday December 12 to avoid “delay dismay”. Experts warn leaving it any later risks items ordered using standard delivery not arriving before Christmas Day. Royal Mail acknowledged delays due to “exceptionally high volumes”, with shop closures ramping up pressure. The …
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A young student has been left “with nothing” after scammers using a fake Royal Mail email address stole £2,500 from her bank account. The 21-year-old from Horfield, Bristol, said she was “caught in a moment of weakness” while her account was being maxed-out. The woman, who does not want to …
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High street banks are offering to deliver cash to people’s homes to support those who have been told to self-isolate. Barclays and Tesco Bank have both said customers can get up to £500 delivered to their doors via special delivery if they’re unable to leave their homes due to the …
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