As Christmas approaches, I've been asking whether popular stocks like Royal Mail (Other OTC: ROYMF – news) still offer good value, after such a strong year. Royal Mail's shares gained 38% on their first day of trading, and haven't stopped since — they are currently trading at 590p, 79% above …

Modesto Bee Modesto post office murals shipped to Virginia rather than displayed hereModesto BeeMODESTO — Two Depression-era murals from Modesto's historic downtown post office were tucked away in a storage shed, virtually forgotten, for more than four decades. When the lost artwork finally was recovered two years ago, there was …

Belfast Telegraph Royal Mail van driver forced out of vehicle by hijacker in north BelfastBelfast TelegraphDetectives in North Belfast have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident with information about the movements of the Royal Mail van to contact them at Antrim Road police station on 0845 600 8000. Or …

Derby Telegraph Video: YEP goes behind scenes at Leeds Royal Mail centreYorkshire Evening PostThe YEP went behind the scenes at the Leeds mail centre in Stourton yesterday where 1,900 staff work around the clock to make sure Christmas cards and parcels for and from people across Leeds arrive on time. …

Is Royal Mail PLC Still A Buy After Its 2013 Bull Run?Motley Fool UKAlthough the FTSE 100 has slipped back from the five-year high of 6,875 it reached in May, it is still up 8% this year, and is 52% higher than it was five years ago. As Christmas approaches, …

Campaigners fought against the planned closure of the crown post office in King Street. More: continued here

Christmas has come early for a village post office – thanks to a £10,000 cash boost from the government. More: continued here

Bids for George Zimmerman painting near $100000 on eBayReuters UKIn his eBay posting, Zimmerman described the 18-inch-by-24-inch auction item as "first hand painted artwork by me, George Zimmerman." Zimmerman added, "Everyone has been asking what I have been doing with myself. I found a creative, way to express … More: continued …

Royal Mail helps FareShare tackle food poverty in HullHull Daily MailHULL: Royal Mail Group has donated £15,000 to a charity to help combat food poverty in Hull. The company has made the donation to FareShare, which has a depot in the city and supplies food to 62 local charities. The …

Derby Telegraph Busiest day of the year for Royal MailScotsmanAcross Scotland, 12,000 Royal Mail staff are working to deliver cards, parcels and letters on time. Gerry McAuley, delivery director for the west of Scotland, said: “We are seeing the massive seasonal increase in our volumes again this year. We love …