Two in hospital after serious brawl in BlackburnLancashire TelegraphA gang were at the scene, behind the Royal Mail sorting office, when police arrived. The two men were found with head injuries and are being treated at the Royal Blackburn Hospital . Their condition is described as serious but not life threatening …and more » More: continued…
This is Bristol Bid to reopen Bristol post office reaches Houses of ParliamentThis is BristolThe Lib Dem told MPs: "The petition is from Bristol West constituents and concerns a post office in my constituency, one of the many that were closed between 2004 and 2008 under the previous Government – the Alma Vale Road Post…
Should Royal Mail policy be returned to sender?Lynn NewsA BUSINESSMAN is outraged by a change in Royal Mail policy that will see undeliverable parcels and packages taken to neighbours instead of back to the sorting office. Robert Woodhouse, 63, who owns Delawood Antiques in Westgate, Hunstanton and … More: continued here
Dromore Today Neil helps Royal Mail with weighty problemDromore TodayWorking in partnership with the engineering team at Royal Mail, the students designed and created an innovative spring balanced weighing system for small parcel sorting as part of a health and safety solution.The innovative system allows operators to …and more » More: continued here
Cambridge News "200 jobs face axe" as Royal Mail closes Cambridge sorting officeCambridge NewsRoyal Mail said it was still consulting staff about the move, but the closure was taking place because the company “needs to respond to the huge growth in electronic communications and the resulting decline in overall mail volumes.” A spokeswoman said …and…
The Hindu Mt Everest, Dead Sea paired up on commemorative stampThe HinduNepal and Israel have jointly launched a commemorative stamp featuring the highest point on earth, Mount Everest, and the lowest, the Dead Sea, to celebrate bilateral ties. The stamps were released in simultaneous functions in Kathmandu and Jerusalem.Israel, Nepal issue joint stamps with Everest,…
She’s the golden girl of the Paralympics with two stamps printed in her honour – but residents in Ellie Simmonds’ home town have been unable to get their hands on any. More: continued here
Bartley Green postman given suspended jail term for stealing from mailBirmingham MailRoyal Mail launched a probe after dozens of complaints from householders about missing post, Birmingham Magistrates Court heard. An investigation discovered they had gone astray after being sent to a sorting office in Rednal where postman Brendan … More: continued here
Grieving Liverpool granddaughter receives card from grandad 16 year late …Liverpool EchoThe envelope had remained undelivered for 16 years before being sent to Sandra at her mum's address, along with a letter of apology from Royal Mail. Sandra Jones' late birthday card. Sandra, who lives in Walton, said: “I lost my grandad on June 1…
A CAMPAIGN to reopen a Bristol post office has reached the Houses of Parliament. More: continued here