An out of control dog attacked a number of sheep in a field in Somerset, as police investigate the incident. The dog, described as medium to large with ginger or blond fur attacked sheep in the Dolberrow and Churchill area, near Winscombe. The dog attacked the sheep around 3.15pm on …

The Post Office has today (Tuesday, April 8) revealed plans to hand over its remaining directly-owned branches to franchisees by the autumn. It confirmed that it is offloading 108 crown branches which are currently directly owned and run by the company. The list includes branches in Gloucester and Stroud in …

It confirmed that it is offloading 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company. The process could see the sites taken over by other businesses, while others could face closure as franchises are moved to different premises. The move is part of efforts by the …

It confirmed that a total of 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company, will be handed over to franchisees by autumn. This could see the sites taken over by large franchising businesses or postmasters themselves. Two of these branches are in Lancashire – see the …

The following notice submitted by the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (UK) is advance notice for a Zoom meeting being held Sunday April 27, 7pm. Register here to attend. Two years after the sellout national agreement enforced by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) in July 2023, Royal Mail workers face a …

THE Communication Workers Union (CWU) called for immediate intervention after the Post Office announced plans to offload its 108 directly owned branches. CWU general secretary Dave Ward called the announcement that will put about 1,000 jobs at risk “full privatisation of the Post Office via the back door.” In 2008, the …

The Post Office plans to turn its remaining directly-managed branches into franchises, creating uncertainty for about 1,000 employees. The last 108 branches operated by the Post Office will be franchised by the autumn, following a review launched in November. Nigel Railton, chairman of the Post Office, said moving to a …

Sainsbury’s is rolling out a major change across its stores in a UK first. The major retailer is teaming up with Royal Mail to introduce parcel lockers across its UK stores, allowing shoppers to drop-off and collect parcels in convenient locations. Sainsbury’s is the first supermarket chain to partner with …

Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher has shared his dismay at the announcement that all remaining Crown Post Offices will be franchised. The Post Office has revealed plans to hand over its remaining directly-owned branches to franchisees by the autumn, including the branch in Russell Street, Stroud. It confirmed that it …

This could see the sites taken over by large franchising businesses or postmasters themselves. A Brief History of Royal Mail It is understood the Post Office expects the majority of these branches to continue running at their current sites, but that some of these could face closure as franchises are …