AN emergency meeting concerning the proposals to close three post offices in Welwyn Hatfield is to take place with Hertfordshire County Council. Leader of the council Robert Gordon is calling for an early meeting with the Post Office to discuss the case for the individual closures. More: continued here

June 26 (Bloomberg) — Canadian stocks retreated as Research In Motion Ltd . plunged the most since 2004, after the e-mail phone maker’s profit and forecast missed analysts’ estimates because of competition from Apple Inc.’s new iPhone. More: continued here

The Royal Norfolk Show draws to a close today (26 June) but with Prince Harry in attendance on the first day it has certainly been a memorable event. Join over 70,000 readers and stay up-to-date with what’s happening in the Farming industry. More: continued here

The Province Discipline firstEdmonton Sun,  Canada –10 hours agoEverything was addressed in the off-season, and the Stamps are set to prove they learned from mistakes. "We had to start with discipline because that's more …Two-horse race in CFL WestSportsnet.caStamps promise to lift veil from practicesCalgary HeraldHEAD-TO-HEADCanoe.caThe Province – Winnipeg Free Pressall 88 …

Staff at Canada Post’s Elmira office are concerned that business could be affected by a postal outlet possibly in the works for a neighbouring store . More: continued here

Gregoire gives $200K to food banks, lowers food-stamp eligibilitySeattle Times, United States –1 hour agoIn an effort to reach consumers, Gregoire announced the state will lower qualifications for food stamps, starting in October. To be eligible for food stamps… More: continued here

Bigger rounds anger postiesOxford Mail, UK –3 hours agoCWU area delivery representative Kevin Duffy said Royal Mail implemented the changes to workers' rounds two weeks ago. Mr Duffy said all areas of Oxford …Workload causes post disputeOxford Mailall 2 news articles More: continued here

FDNY: Cable caused smoke at historic post officeSan Jose Mercury News,  USA –1 hour agoAP Firemen and fire trucks stand by the landmark James A. Farley US Post Office on 8th Ave. and 33rd St. in Manhattan Wednesday, June 25, 2008. …Cable caused smoke at historic post officeNew York Daily Newsall …

The High Court rejects the Mayor of London’s call for a judicial review into planned post office closures. More: continued here

Camden New Journal Search on for alternative outlet as post office closure brings tearsCamden New Journal, UK –2 hours agoHIGHGATE businesses are being asked if they can offer post office services after the village branch shut on Monday. The closure of the Highgate High Street … More: continued here