COUNTY AT WEMBLEY: Royal Mail regulars deliver for big daySouth Wales ArgusThe Royal Mail, on Mill Street, is taking 550 people in 11 coaches to the game this morning. Landlord Mike Jones said the pub usually organised a coach to take people to County games. "When we realised they got …

First-class photograph gets stamp of approvalThis is LeicestershireA picture taken by a blind photographer has been given the seal of approval by the Royal Mail. Dr Brian Negus's image of Stormont, home of the Northern Ireland Assembly, has been used on a new set of stamps. The 65-year-old, who is …

eBay Fashion app for iPhone updated with browse by brand capability, improved …IntoMobileeBay Fashion app for iPhone got a small update, making it even easier to shop for clothes and accessories while on the go. The first thing you'll notice is a slightly revamped (“lighter”) look and feel, but there …

Houston Chronicle (blog) TexMessage: Reyes announces a halt to planned post office closureHouston Chronicle (blog)Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas) announced yesterday that the US Postal Service is no longer proceeding with its plans to close the Socorro US Post Office, a facility that Reyes said on his website serves “thousands of …

A growing number of farmers markets in Virginia are swapping food stamps for strawberries. More: continued here

Eight Manitowoc County post offices could be affected by USPS cutsHerald Times Reporter1:30 am Eight area post offices could see reduced hours through a United States Postal Service effort to save money. USPS announced its plan this week to cut hours of operation at 13000 rural post offices across the …

MiamiHerald.com Farmers markets taking food stampsRichmond Times DispatchThe trend comes as the number of Virginians relying on food stamps has increased along with the public awareness of the benefits of buying fresh, locally grown food. Several markets in the Richmond area accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …Grant to boost use …

WASHINGTON — Farmers markets are a popular source of reasonably priced fresh produce, but across the country many accept only cash or checks — a big problem for low-income shoppers using food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to change that. More: continued here

East Spencer, Gold Hill, Misenheimer among post office brances getting reduced …Salisbury PostBy Shavonne Potts Three area post offices are among hundreds across the state that could see their operating hours shortened as part of a cost-cutting plan proposed by the US Postal Service. The Postal Service put East Spencer, …

The U.S. Post Office in downtown Fairfield at 1262 Post Road is being sold for $4.3 million to a local investment group. Photo: Contributed Photo / Fairfield Citizen contributed More: continued here