Armed raider holds up post office in Co KildareBelfast Telegraph, United KingdomAn armed raider has escaped with an undisclosed sum of money after holding up a post office in Co Kildare today. The incident happened in Castledermot at around 10.30am. The raider, who had his face masked, threatened staff before making …

Alpine Post Office hosts passport fairIthaca Journal, NYThe Alpine Post Office at 5908 County Road 11, Alpine, is hosting a passport fair from 2 to 7 pm Thursday, June 18, to assist customers in the application process. Evening hours make it convenient for families with children to apply for passports, … …

Inverted stamps expected to go for millionsKDBC, TXOf course, they're not just any mistakes: They are the very valuable kind that happens when part of a postage stamp is misprinted. The collection amassed by Pittsburgh stockbroker Robert H. Cunliffe before his death last year at age 83 is expected to … …

Environment-themed stamps, 1st day covers for saleMalaysia Star, MalaysiaBy LEE YEN MUN and LAI PEI YEE KUALA LUMPUR: Stamp enthusiasts can look forward to a new series of Special Stamps and its First Day Cover to be released nationwide Wednesday. Themed 'Conservation of Environment', the series offer stamps of three … …

Timing of direct mail campaigns is crucial, GI Direct survey showsPrintWeek, UKIn a survey of 1000 consumers commissioned by the company, two-thirds said the timing of direct mail pieces is most likely to result in a response. The results are backed up by a Royal Mail study showing that those in …

Pos Malaysia To Issue Stamps On Conserving NatureBernama, MalaysiaKUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — Pos Malaysia will issue stamps and first day covers on conserving the environment on Thursday in conjunction with the World Environment Day on June 5. Pos Malaysia Group managing director Datuk Syed Faisal Albar said … More: …

Greater Choice Needed For Post Office Network Says EditorHell Mail, UKNow the US Postal Service is considering closing up to 3100 post offices to help reduce losses. The USPS saw a loss of $2 billion in the first three months of 2009 with mail volume now down by 15%. Since 2000, …

Wales News Plea for Kirsty's mobile phoneWalesOnline, United KingdomA GIANT 20ft post box will make its way across Wales this week in a campaign against the Government's controversial plans to sell off Royal Mail. The red pillar box, which started from Mumbles Pier, Swansea, yesterday will tour Wales' towns, … More: …

Bring the post office to your home or businessThe News-Press, FLFrom 10 am-2 pm June 22, a postal service small business specialist will be at the Bonita Beach Road Post Office located at 9071 Bonita Beach Road to demonstrate “Click-n-Ship” service available from usps.com. Free delivery confirmation service and … More: …

Telegraph.co.uk Millbank Primary School pupils mark launch of Royal Mail's…WalesOnline, United KingdomPUPILS at a primary school have helped bring the illustrations on the Royal Mail's latest set of stamps to life. Children from Millbank Primary School in Cardiff dressed up as mythical creatures including a boulder-wielding giant and a fire-breathing …Royal …