Consultation on post office closures branded a farceBasingstoke Gazette, UK –1 hour agoDesperate efforts by communities across Hampshire have failed to stop the Post Office from ploughing ahead and axing scores of branches. …Consultation on post office closures branded a farceBasingstoke GazettePost office closures confirmedBexhill ObserverFury as hit-list reveals 14 post offices …

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Pontiac residents want their own identity separate from neighboring Elgin. That’s why they’re asking Richland County to help them get their own post office. Richland County Councilwoman Val Hutchinson planned to ask county staff at Tuesday’s meeting to put together a resolution supporting a post office for the Pontiac area. …

Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) — Quebecor World Inc., North America’s second-biggest printer, is close to refinancing its debt with Royal Bank of Canada as a leading lender, the Globe and Mail reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. More: continued here

Authorities are still looking for a man they believe stole a FedEx delivery truck Tuesday. More: continued here

Terrific support for post officeScarborough Evening News, UK –6 hours agoBy Paul Derrick North Marine Road Post Office is one of 22 branches earmarked for closure in North Yorkshire while another 18 face restricted opening hours …Last post callSelby TimesTilton post office campaigners 'left in dark'Harborough Mailall 6 news articles More: continued …

Missing mail – postal worker charged with theftClitheroe Today, UK –10 minutes agoHowever, at the time a spokesman for Royal Mail would neither confirm nor deny the rumours, instead issuing a Customer Services phone number for anyone … More: continued here

Royal Mail extends occupational health contract with Atos HealthcarePersonnelToday.com, UK –6 minutes agoThe new contract incorporates a risk-reward model, with Atos Healthcare being incentivised to help Royal Mail further cut staff absence. … More: continued here

The Business Desk Hammonds delivers for Royal MailThe Business Desk, UK –4 hours agoLAW FIRM Hammonds has been appointed to the Royal Mail's legal panel to provide property advice and act on disputes. Partners Andrew Sprake and Sally Lodge, …National law firms go postal for coveted propertyLegal Weekall 2 news articles More: …

Ebay seller charged with posession of three stun gunsPutnam County Courier, NY –4 hours agoAfter receiving tips that illegal weapons were being purchased on ebay, the Attorney General's office began an investigation last year and purchased 16 stun … More: continued here