BBC News Northampton Royal Mail sorting office school plan approvedBBC NewsA former Royal Mail sorting office in Northampton is set to be converted into a school, after planning permission was approved. The proposal is to turn the Barrack Road site into a school for 420 primary pupils, 1,500 secondary pupils …

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A grassroots rebellion by union members has apparently stalled the deal brokered by the telecommunications minister to end the Post Office strike. More: continued here

Download: Should there be a work requirement for food stamps?fox8.comIndiana will soon start buckling down on its requirements for food stamps, and that means 65,000 people may be cut from the program. According to FOX 59, to be eligible for the assistance, you must either have a job, be in …

Frein spotted near Swiftwater Post Office MondayRepublican & HeraldSWIFTWATER — A local law enforcement officer reported a possible sighting of suspected killer Eric Matthew Frein near the Swiftwater Post Office on Monday. Police failed to find Frein during the ensuing search near the post office on Upper Swiftwater … More: …

Birmingham Mail Royal Mail to hire 1200 West Midlands workers for festive periodBirmingham MailOperations director Geoff Braden said: “Christmas is the busiest time of the year for Royal Mail and we plan all year round to help ensure we deliver the best possible service to our customers. “Every Christmas, we …

SlashGear James Bond's submarine car is on sale on eBay for $1 millionThe VergeHot Rod City, a vintage car restoration and resale shop in Las Vegas, is selling a prop Lotus Espirit from the film on eBay. Unfortunately, the vehicle doesn't actually drive (nor does it submerge), and isn't street …

Andreessen exits eBay board after sparring with Icahn on spinoffBoston GlobeLONDON — Web-browser pioneer Marc Andreessen resigned from the board of eBay ahead of the online marketplace's breakup following a verbal battle with activist investor Carl Icahn over the company's PayPal unit. Andreessen, 43, co-founder of … More: continued here

Current branch, based inside Gosforth shopping centre, will be closed and moved to Salters Road despite strong opposition More: continued here

Moya Greene, CEO of Royal Mail, argues change is needed to end the continued gender discrepancy in the boardrooms of public companies More: continued here