ROTHER cabinet has beefed-up its objection to local sub-post office closures from “objects most strongly” to saying it is “totally opposed.” (27/12/2007 17:10:37) More: continued here

BBC News Bond covers lined up for novel stampsScotsman, United Kingdom –Dec 28, 2007JAMES Bond creator Ian Fleming is to be commemorated in the new year with a set of stamps from the Royal Mail. Six stamps will be launched on January 8, …FOR YOUR LIPS ONLY – 007 STAMPSSouth Wales Evening …

New Royal Mail postage prices for April 2008Easier (press release), UK –3 hours agoRoyal Mail said today the price of a First Class stamp for a standard letter weighing up to 100g would rise 2p to 36p from April 7 2008 in line with the … More: continued here

Juande Ramos knows his Tottenham Hotspur Football Club face a right Royal battle in the coming week or so. More: continued here

Royal Man revelled in the testing underfoot conditions with a bold front-running effort in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown. More: continued here

What do Bette Davis, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” and Latin jazz have in common? They’re some of the subjects recognized in the Postal Service’s 2008 stamp program. More: continued here

Presents looking lovely on eBayThe Age, Australia –4 minutes agoAccording to research commissioned by eBay, about 750000 people will advertise on their website once the merry season is over. The most expensive item to … More: continued here

Post offices closing at 2 pmHonolulu Star-Bulletin, HI –1 hour agoThe Hickam Post Office and two small postal facilities serving Pearl Harbor Naval Air Station will be closed Monday, at the request of their base commanders …Most Post Offices to close early on New Year's EveHonolulu AdvertiserCharlottesville Post Offices Open Day of …

Unwanted gifts star on eBaySydney Morning Herald, Australia –5 minutes agoAn eight gigabyte nano, which holds up to 2000 songs, retails at about $280 but appeared on eBay at a starting price of $50. Among other unwanted gifts on … More: continued here

Postal Dept welcomes New Year with greeting cards and stampsHindu, India –4 hours agoVijayawada (PTI): The postal department here has come out with a fresh set of post stamps and greeting cards to usher in the new year. … More: continued here