Reason (blog) Will Your Local Post Office Still Exist Next Year? Will You Even Notice?Reason (blog)It's unfortunate news that Congress refuses to let the post office operate like an actual business, even though that's what it's supposed to do. What should concern consumers (and taxpayers) though, is that every story …
Read More »Cash stolen in burglary at Ironbridge post office – shropshirestar.com
Cash stolen in burglary at Ironbridge post officeshropshirestar.comThe burglars are understood to have stolen money from the post office, but police spokeswoman Rachel Anstee said the owners had not yet established exactly how much was taken. She said: “Police were called at about 1.40am. Scenes of crime officers … More: …
Read More »FedEx identified as Cecil Commerce Center project in Jacksonville
Documents titled "FedEx Ground Distribution Center" filed with the St. Johns River Water Management District further confirm that FedEx Ground Package System Inc. is seriously considering Cecil Commerce Center in Jacksonville for a project. More: continued here
Read More »The Post Office is Failing, and It’s Congress’s Fault – Mother Jones
The Post Office is Failing, and It's Congress's FaultMother JonesA plan to close thousands of rural post offices was abandoned after postal officials deemed the closures would "upset Congress a great deal," Barnett said. But one of the Postal Service's biggest problems has nothing to do with the mail. Its …
Read More »Loulé bemoans post office closures – The Portugal News
The Portugal News Loulé bemoans post office closuresThe Portugal NewsA fortnight after Ferragudo announced it would be taking over the services of its local post office, one of the oldest in the Algarve, which is set to close imminently, it has emerged at least another two village post offices are …
Read More »Royal Mail secures Beckton DC – Logistics Manager
Royal Mail secures Beckton DCLogistics ManagerBy refurbishing the unit to create a grade A specified property, Aviva has been able to maximise rental income with The Royal Mail's rent being a 33 per cent increase on the rent payable by LOCOG. In addition, the building specification and quality has … …
Read More »YOUGOV PLC : Royal Mail’s profits soar ahead of privatisation – 4-traders (press release)
YOUGOV PLC : Royal Mail's profits soar ahead of privatisation4-traders (press release)On 21 May, Royal Mail announced that its profits had increased a whopping 60% to £324m, achieved through cost control, higher revenue from packages and parcels ordered by internet shopping, and also last year's sharp rise in stamp prices. …
Read More »Postage stamps celebrate music legends
If you’re a stamp collector and a music lover then you’re likely very happy as of late. More: continued here
Read More »Turkish police seize four million fake British postage stamps – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Turkish police seize four million fake British postage stampsDaily MailFour million fake British stamps have been seized in Turkey after police raided ten hideouts of a forgery gang. Turkish police detained 11 people in connection with the operation on the European side of Istanbul. The alleged forgers are …
Read More »Elderly driver crashes car into Somersworth Post Office – Foster’s Daily Democrat
Elderly driver crashes car into Somersworth Post OfficeFoster’s Daily DemocratSOMERSWORTH — An elderly woman crashed her vehicle into the Somersworth Post Office around 10:30 a.m. this morning, but was not transported to the hospital. When attempting to pull into a handicap accessible parking spot, police officials say the … More: …
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