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Read More »Royal Mail close to being sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky
Royal Mail owner IDS said it is facing a £120 million hit due to national insurance increases (Royal Mail/PA) (PA Media) The Royal Mail is close to being sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky in a £3.6bn deal which could be announced in the next two weeks. The deal must …
Read More »Who can afford to send Christmas cards any more?
At this time of year I’d usually be writing dozens of Christmas cards, with a Snowball to hand, heavy on the Advocaat. Many would be to people with whom I have no contact at any other time of year. It can be quietly meditative to write a note with an …
Read More »Posties finally reveal real reason why they only deliver mail in shorts – even when it’s freezing
Brits are swapping their summer wardrobe for cosier clothing as the cold weather rolls in with one notable exception: our posties. Despite a mild October, November’s icy chill would have prompted most of us to bid farewell to shorts. However, postal workers march to a different drum; regardless of the …
Read More »Armed robbers throw axe at police officers during chase that ended very badly
A Cheltenham man was one of two robbers who threw an axe at a police car during a long police chase through Worcestershire in a desperate and ultimately failed attempt to avoid arrest. Christopher Lamb, 27, of Vittoria Walk, Cheltenham, and Christopher Keylock, 56, of Evesham Road, Cleeve Prior, carried …
Read More »DVLA issues car tax warning to drivers and says ‘you have until March’
Drivers have until March 2025 to tax vehicles using crucial ‘in-person’ service before being forced online. The DVLA has warned motorists they have until March 2025 to tax their vehicles at Post Office branches before being forced to switch to online services, following an agreement between the Post Office and …
Read More »14 spirits off the beaten track to try this Christmas
Christmas is a great time for sharing tipples – but why not take a chance on something a little different this year. There are the concoctions that defy conventional categorization, the rare brews that intrigue with their exotic ingredients or unexpected flavors. From distillations crafted in remote corners of the …
Read More »Here’s how to get free letter from Santa for your child this Christmas from Royal Mail
Many little ones will be hoping that Santa will deliver the gifts they’ve been dreaming of this Christmas. But, the jolly man in the red suit can’t fulfil their wishes if he doesn’t know what they are. That’s why every year, countless children pen their letters to Santa, listing their …
Read More »Santa will send children free letter this Xmas if you meet this Royal Mail deadline
Many youngsters will be eagerly anticipating Santa’s delivery of their desired Christmas gifts this year as the big day is one month away. However, the jolly man in the red suit can’t fulfil these wishes if he’s unaware of what they are. This is why countless children pen their annual …
Read More »14 spirits off the beaten track to try this Christmas
Christmas is a great time for sharing tipples – but why not take a chance on something a little different this year. There are the concoctions that defy conventional categorization, the rare brews that intrigue with their exotic ingredients or unexpected flavors. From distillations crafted in remote corners of the …
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