The Government is lining up Donald Brydon chairman of Smiths Group as the new chairman of Royal Mail to steer it through partprivatisation. More: continued here

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Customer service still first priority at Johnston Post OfficeJohnston Sun Rise, RI –2 minutes agoby Beth Hurd Johnston Post Office manager Brian Holt presents Mayor Joseph M. Polisena a special framed commemorative collection of Abraham Lincoln stamps … More: continued here

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North-east town gets a mobile post officestv.tv, UK –1 hour agoThe Post Office confirmed its decision to replace Cuminestown post office, a month after the public consultation ended. Local MP Alex Salmond told the … More: continued here

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