Royal Mail set to axe 35000 jobs claim union leadersMirror.co.uk, UK –Aug 7, 2008By Clinton Manning 7/08/2008 Up to 35000 jobs could be axed with the closure of dozens of Royal Mail sorting offices, union leaders claimed last night. … More: continued here

UN to issue commemorative stamps for Beijing OlympicsHULIQ (press release), NC –52 minutes agoThe UN postal service announced on Wednesday that it would issue a set of six commemorative stamps designed by a South American artist to mark the 2008 … More: continued here

Post Office: Overseas card and phone charges top grumble for …Money News, UK –2 hours agoHidden charges for using mobile phones or credit and debit cards abroad are the top complaint for Britons on holiday, the Post Office has found. …Overseas card and phone charges make UK tourists see redEasier (press release)HOLIDAY …

AdLand Canada Post / eBay – Mailroom – (2008) :30 (Canada)AdLand, Denmark –5 hours agoRead this! To view commercials you need to be upgraded to SUPER ADGRUNT . You are not a super adgrunt. First log in. Then these are your upgrading to super … More: continued here

Uncle Rico's van from Napoleon Dynamite turns up on eBay – heck yes!T3, UK –1 hour agoeBay has proved its worth yet again, with the orange 1975 Dodge Santana Camper Van that featured in cult film Napoleon Dynamite turning up on the auction … More: continued here

Stamps narrowly hang on for 30-25 win, handing 'Riders first loss …The Canadian Press, REGINA –5 minutes agoSaskatchewan's defence shutout the Stamps' offence in the fourth quarter, but couldn't make up the deficit. "Even though we had the momentum, … More: continued here

Royal Mail says “Ask Sarah”ITWeb, South Africa –2 hours agoBY VICKY BURGER , ITWEB PORTALS CONTENT / RELATIONSHIP MANAGER As part of its drive to increase self-service, the UK's Royal Mail is delivering enhanced … More: continued here

'Road Rage' Led to Federal Agent's Shooting Outside Florida Post…FOXNews –16 minutes agoWonder pulled into a busy post office parking lot, and Pettit followed. The men began arguing and Wonder pulled a handgun from his waistband and shot Pettit … More: continued here

Royal Mail scraps deliveries down farm tracksDarlington and Stockton Times, UK –1 hour agoTHE Royal Mail has been criticised for scrapping deliveries to rural homes because of concerns over access via farm tracks. Villagers in East Cleveland, …'Beginning of the end' fears over postal serviceNidderdale HeraldMP calls mail ruling ‘pathetic nonsense’Darlington and …

BBC News Stanley Gibbons profits rise 6%The Press Association –6 hours agoGrowing demand for stamps from investors facing volatile financial markets have boosted half-year profits at stamp seller Stanley Gibbons. …Stanley Gibbons collects battered investorsTimes OnlineStamp seller reaps crunch rewardsBBC NewsStanley Gibbons confident of strong yearShareCastall 6 news articles More: continued …