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Royal Mail has revealed this year’s most wanted Christmas presents from the thousands of letters sent by children to Santa.

AC/DC are set to be celebrated with an official series of 12 special Royal Mail stamps – see the images below.The stamps will mark the 50th anniversary of the band’s debut album ‘High Voltage’ and will depict the group in live performances in venues around the world.There will be 12 stamps in total, with four of them featuring the covers of four of the band’s classic albums – ‘High Voltage’, ‘Highway To Hell’, ‘Back In Black’ and ‘Power Up’. That quartet will be presented in a miniature sheet together.The stamps are available to pre-order here and will go on general sale from February 18.David Gold, director of external affairs and policy at Royal Mail, has said: “AC/DC is one of the most successful rock bands in the world.

If you're keen to send Christmas presents to loved ones this year, you'd better hurry. The UK's Post Office has compiled a full list of delivery deadlines for 2024 - and the earliest one is tomorrow.

Many little ones will be hoping that Santa will deliver the gifts they've been dreaming of this Christmas.

Royal Mail parent firm International Distribution Services (IDS) said its board of directors has agreed to a £3.57 billion takeover offer from Czech billionaire and shareholder Daniel Kretinsky.

Wayne Parrott and his wife Catherine, looking forward to their retirement, dreamed of returning to their roots in the north west.

Some residents away from the area on election week may not have been able to cast their votes after delivery delays have hit Rochdale.

Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services has seen shares soar even higher after it was revealed the group rejected a takeover approach from shareholder and Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.

Martin Lewis' financial advice website Money Saving Expert has issued a 'last chance' warning for people who send letters and packages to stock up on stamps, ahead of next month's price spike.

Stamp prices are set to rise by by 10p from next month. The Royal Mail confirmed it will increase the price of first-class stamps to £1.25 and second-class stamps at 86p.

Martin Lewis is warning Brits to stock up on a household staple before in the next two weeks.

Royal Mail has announced it is increasing the price of stamps again next month.

Mel B has teased another Spice Girls reunion and that the band will share “some good news” soon.This year, the seminal girl pop will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their formation. Fans have been eagerly awaited news of a return of the ‘Wannabe’ chart-toppers, following previous reunions in 2007, 2012 and 2018 following their initial split in 2000.Yesterday (January 8), Scary Spice went on the US morning television show Today with Hoda & Jenna and was asked about the possibility of another Spice Girls reunion.The singer – real name Melanie Brown – replied: “Well, I’ve been saying this forever, but now we’re actually going to be releasing some really good news in about a few weeks that involves all five of us.”Brown added that, for a reunion to work, the band would have to work out the logistics because “there’s five of us and we’ve got five different diaries, and we’re all parents.”She said that fans would be “100 per cent satisfied” by the upcoming news.

Spice Girls fans' 2024 has already been made, thanks to Royal Mail's incredible new stamp set dedicated to the iconic 90s girlband in honour of their 30th anniversary. Fans of the Spice Girls - made of up of Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown - will be able to send all of their post stamped with photos of the faves this year, with a full 15-piece stamp set scheduled to be released on 11 January.

A suspected drink driver was caught after cops found him wearing just one trainer which matched one left behind inside a crashed car.

Shoppers are falling head over heels for a 'warm and fluffy' hooded blanket that's on sale for just £9, down from £20. Brentfords Teddy Fleece Sherpa Reverse Hoodie Blanket is perfect for those chilly nights when you just want to snuggle up and stay cosy.The product description says: "Ready for a comfy night in, this fluffy fleece Hooded Blanket is your new comfort buddy! Featuring a sumptuously soft touch long fibre fleece, with a sherpa fleece reverse, this hoodie is available in an array of versatile colours." "Expertly matched with elastic cuffs and a double opening front pocket, this will make a fantastic gift for friends and family." The hooded blanket comes in pink and light grey. One thrilled customer shared: "This is so cosy and warm, generously sized for a good price.

A woman has avoided jail after her German Shepherd savagely clamped its jaws around a postman's arm before biting him to the buttocks. Adele Cassidy, 57, had been ordered to keep her dog, Ellie, in a securely locked cage and undergo animal training after a previous attack in 2020.

Anyone who uses stamps is being warned to stock up before a price hike next week.

A job opportunity on a scenic Scottish island has just become available that could be perfect for anyone looking to live a quieter life.

Residents in one part of South Manchester feel ‘cut off’ from wider society as vital mail deliveries fail to arrive for days and even weeks, according to neighbours.

Royal Mail delivery lorries will run on vegetable oil in Greater Manchester as part of ambitious new plans for the company to tackle carbon emissions.