23 Percent Of Osceola Residents On Food StampsWFTV OrlandoNew numbers just released show 23 percent of all people in Osceola County are now on food stamps. That's almost one in four. Before she was laid off a year … More: continued here

Roadwater Post Office wins top disability prizeSomerset County GazetteROADWATER Post Office and Stores has scooped top prize at this year's Accessible Somerset Awards. The awards, run by Taunton-based charity Compass …and more » More: continued here

Winning art selected for 2011-12 California upland game bird stampLos Angeles TimesJeffrey Kleinefelter, of Etna Green, Ind., has won the California Upland Game Bird Stamp art competition. His rendition of a wild turkey will be reproduced …and more » More: continued here

Metro Postal deliveries suspended after dog attacks postmanEssex EnquirerRoyal Mail have argued that they will not risk the safety of their postmen and are looking to resume deliveries “as soon as possible” on the advice of local …Snappy dog stops post deliveries on entire streetMetroPosties boycott 'danger dog' roadEssex Echoall …

Auctionbytes eBay UK Chided for Not Ensuring Sellers Pay VAT TaxAuctionbytesUK newspaper the Mirror investigated one of eBay UK's biggest sellers and accused it of failing to pay the VAT tax. …and more » More: continued here

Stamp thief gets prisonSo Md NewsA Lanham man, who was a Charles County postmaster, was sentenced to nine months in prison Monday for stealing thousands of dollars in stamps, … More: continued here

India Postal Service releases stamps commemorating Carnatic MusiciansWashington Bangla RadioTo commemorate the season, the Department of Posts, Ministry of Telecommunications, have released a set of three stamps picturing giants of Carnatic music. … More: continued here

Daily Mail Royal Mail facing battle to deliver Christmas cards and gifts to homes on time …Daily MailThe Royal Mail is facing a massive battle to deliver Christmas cards and presents on time because of chaos caused by the bad weather. …Battle to clear postal pile-up in time for Christmas …

Sealed with a snowflake — holidays at the post officeMPNnow.comBy Melissa Daniels, staff writer Those who are thinking about sending gifts to their loved ones this holiday season should start heading to the post office… More: continued here

Armed robbers in Elmbridge post office raidBBC NewsTwo men, one them armed, have stolen £500 after threatening a member of staff in a raid on a Surrey bookmakers. Officers said one of the men was believed to … More: continued here