Singing post boxes to ring out with festive tune

The Royal Mail is launching “singing” postboxes that play Christmas jingles when cards and letters are posted.

The sound of sleigh bells or a jolly message from Father Christmas will greet anyone sending mail at the special postboxes in the coming weeks.

Four of them are being launched, in Edinburgh, London, Cardiff and Belfast, installed with sensors that spark the messages.

Royal Mail’s Simon Barker said: “Delivering Christmas is our absolute priority this December.” The postboxes are adorned with snowflakes.