Evri has extended its partnership with the Post Office to include four more locations in Bolton.

This means Bolton now boasts 96 spots for parcel drop-off and collection.

The company is also encouraging people to send their Christmas presents early.

For those aiming to have their parcels delivered before Christmas, the latest they can send them is 11am on December 21.

This applies to next-day delivery parcels, which must be dropped off at a ParcelShop.

Evri, the UK's 'largest parcel delivery company', is keen to avoid any last-minute rush and potential disappointment.

By the end of October, Evri will have more than 16,800 locations nationwide where parcels can be sent, collected, or returned.

These include Post Office branches, Tesco Express stores, lockers, and many independent convenience stores.

This network means customers can send their parcels at their convenience.

Evri's partnership with the Post Office began in November last year.

For the first time in the Post Office's 360-year history, Evri parcels could be sent over the counter at more than 2,000 Post Office branches nationwide.

By the end of this month, the number of Post Office branches that accept Evri parcels will exceed 3,200 across the UK.

In addition to the December 21 deadline for next-day delivery parcels, Evri has also announced other key dates for Christmas posting.

Courier collections will have their last day on December 19.

Standard delivery parcels must be sent from a ParcelShop by 11am on December 20.

For more information on the location of Post Office branches, ParcelShops, and lockers, consumers can visit the Evri website.