No: 364/24 20th November 2024 For the Immediate Attention of All: Postal BranchesDivisional RepresentativesArea Delivery RepresentativesArea Processing RepresentativesArea Distribution Representatives Dear Colleagues, Royal Mail – Christmas Arrangements 2024 Branches are advised that discussions have been ongoing with Royal Mail for some time with regards to a Christmas Arrangements …
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Read More »Royal Mail issues stamps to mark 150th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s birth
Royal Mail is issuing a set of eight stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Winston Churchill. The stamps celebrate the life and legacy of Churchill, from his years as a soldier and statesman to his leadership during the Second World War and beyond. Each stamp …
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The Royal Mail has issued eight new stamps in commemoration of former UK Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The stamps celebrate the life and legacy of the wartime leader, including nods to his years as a soldier as well as his premiership during the Second World …
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Read More »Man found with indecent images of children
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Read More »Royal Mail issues stamps to mark 150th anniversary of Churchill’s birth
The stamps celebrate the life and legacy of Churchill, from his years as a soldier and statesman to his leadership during the Second World War and beyond. Each stamp in the collection features photographs of Churchill at defining moments in his life, accompanied by some of his most memorable quotes …
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