Residents have called the Royal Mail service in their area “woeful” after going weeks without deliveries of post, which has led to some people missing hospital appointments. People in the Abbeydale, Abbeymead, and Hempsted areas of Gloucester have faced lengthy delays to deliveries, sometimes followed by a backlog arriving in …
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Millions of Brits will avoid leaving a tip if they have to use a debit or credit card. A study of 2,000 adults revealed when it comes to tipping methods, cash is still king, with 58 per cent preferring to tip with coins, loose change or notes – compared to …
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The landmark Royal Mail building will be given new lease of life The Royal Mail building in Ilfracombe(Image: Google Street View) North Devon Council is planning to invest £2 million into the former Royal Mail building in Ilfracombe High Street to provide homes, retail and exhibition spaces. The conversion of …
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A study of 2,000 adults revealed when it comes to tipping methods, cash is still king, with 58 per cent preferring to tip with coins, loose change or notes – compared to just 15 per cent who opt for card (Image: Getty Images/Collection Mix) Millions of Brits will avoid leaving …
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In a significant blow to the high street, another 24 bank branches are set to close across the country next month. This latest wave of closures will see Lloyds Bank, along with other high-street banking giants, shuttering branches from Bristol to Sheffield, according to the Express. Barclays, NatWest, Halifax, Santander …
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If you want to make sure your festive post gets to its destination in time for Christmas, it’s important to check the Royal Mail 2025 last Christmas posting dates in the UK before you head to the postbox. While it’s always best to try and send Christmas cards and gifts …
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A McDonald’s customer has been left fuming after ‘finally’ winning on the fast food giant’s annual Monopoly promotion – only to be angered by the delivery of her prize by Royal Mail A McDonald’s customer has hit out at Royal Mail after winning on the restaurant’s Monopoly promotion (stock)(Image: Amanda …
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Police are searching for two people in connection with the theft of a Royal Mail trolley. The trolley was taken when it was left by a postman in Periman Close, Newmarket, between 11am and 11.05am on Saturday, October 18. It was loaded with three bags of parcels and letters when …
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The leaders of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), Dave Ward and his deputy Martin Walsh, have gone into damage limitation mode to shore up their framework agreements with Royal Mail’s new owner, billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group. Their efforts come amid fresh evidence of the gutting of the mail service …
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The bizarre incident sparked hundreds of comments from other people on social media who speculated why the odd items were left on her doorstep Alan Johnson Social News Reporter 16:02, 24 Oct 2025 A woman was left baffled after finding a postman’s bag on her doorstep (stock)(Image: Tetiana Osharova via …
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