Proposals to close more than 40 post offices in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are revealed as a public consultation begins. More: continued here

Now it's the post officeStourbridge News,  UK –3 minutes agoBy Bev Holder » OUTRAGED traders and residents in Quarry Bank have slammed proposals to close their post office as the “last nail in the coffin”. … More: continued here

A council has been investigating a report that a computer containing the personal details of thousands of its taxpayers was discovered on eBay. More: continued here

Post Office failures were predictableLondon Informer, UK –4 hours agoBut they deliberately raised local residents' hopes, knowing full well that they had no intention of contributing enough to save either post office. … More: continued here

US Marshals catch fugitive in ChicagoChicago Tribune, United States –Aug 25, 2008Elliot Evans Stamps is charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and armed robbery for a hammer attack on a woman in April 2007. Marshals said Monday that … More: continued here

Find special sports features at calgaryherald.comCalgary Herald,  Canada –4 minutes agoStamps Insider: Markus Howell's groin injury creates some issues for the Stamps, simply because it creates a domino effect on the roster, writes Allen … More: continued here

Residents’ support for post officeAberdeen Press and Journal, UK –2 minutes agoBy Joanna Skailes More than 150 people turned up to voice their support for Mannofield Post Office at a public meeting in Aberdeen last night. … More: continued here

Mailing a package in Cherry Creek won’t get harder when the current post office closes next month. More: continued here

Dance has been part of Victoria Clerico’s life since she was 3 years old, and now her devotion to ballet will take her to the heart of the Great White North. More: continued here

Post Office puts its stamp on new projectsDispatch Online, South Africa –1 hour agoMotshoanetsi Lefoka, SA Post Office (Sapo) chief executive, said at the group’s annual results briefing yesterday: “These are our best financial results to …Postbank buffs up Post Office profitBusiness ReportAdcock can prove its worth by standing up aloneBusiness Reportall …