TNT Post claimed it had benefited from Royal Mail’s “complacency” as it revealed it is on target to double to 60 million to number of mail items it handles in Yorkshire this year. (11/08/2008 08:28:47) More: continued here

OUTPUT in the private sector in Wales fell to an all-time low in July, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index research from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). More: continued here

A person briefed on the talks said the discussions were in the early stages. More: continued here

PO supporters have protest wrapped upCambridge Evening News, UK –21 minutes agoCAMPAIGNERS battling to save a post office from closure hope to deliver a victory – by dressing up as parcels. It is part of an ongoing battle to save 23 … More: continued here

Vegetable oil can be used for more than just cooking. Just ask Michael Hoy.Hoy and eight of his friends bought a school bus on eBay in 2006 and rode it across the country.Hoy said it was an excellent trip, except for one thing: the $3,000 he and his friends had …

Jim fixed it for us!Selby Times, UK –1 hour agoOFFICIAL reopening of South Milford Post Office was performed this week by well-known TV personality Sir Jimmy Savile. The Leeds born and bred celebrity … More: continued here

Market report: Monday previewThis is Money, UK –24 minutes agoThe Mail on Sunday's column Midas will send extra share tips direct to your inbox. Find out more: Midas share tips Spread-bettors IG Index see the FTSE 100 … More: continued here

Thousands of people in San Antonio don’t have enough to feed their families, and they’re turning to the local food bank and state-funded food stamps for help. More: continued here

U.S. delivery company United Parcel Service is in talks to buy Dutch rival TNT NV , a source familiar with the talks said. More: continued here

Çѹ·Õè 11 ÊÔ§ËÒ¤Á 2551 10:34 ¹. Throughout August, Thara Thong, the renowned Thai restaurant at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers presents diners with a special selection of exquisite dishes featuring a wide variety of local herbs and spices. More: continued here