Post Office

Jail terms for Ashtead post office robbersGet Surrey, UKBy Rebecca Younger A GANG of robbers who raided a post office in Ashtead and sped away from the scene with more than £10000 have been put behind bars. Tyrone Jones, 18, from Brixton, Adrian Jones, 30, from Hammersmith, and Fidel Simpson, 18, …

A community on Skye that took over its petrol station will now also run the local post office. More: continued here

A Bill to sell off part of the Royal Mail is to be introduced into Parliament on Thursday in the face of fierce opposition from Labour MPs and unions, sources have said. More: continued here

Post office building up for tenderOtago Daily Times, New ZealandIn information provided by Bayleys two titles are involved in the sale: the former post office, covering 1979sq m, which has a capital value of $4.85 million, and the 1023sq m car park at the rear, which has a capital value of …

Deficit Concern Jumps … Among the GOPWashington Post, United StatesDeep public worry about the federal budget deficit has jumped since December, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, upping the ante on the White House's fiscal responsibility summit that kicks off later this morning. … More: continued here

Save our post office!Haverhill Echo, UKBy Staff Copy VILLAGERS whose post office has been without a permanent manager since its post-mistress was arrested for stealing more than £10000 are hoping someone will fill the vacancy and help secure its future. Posters have been put up in … More: continued here

News that Arbroath is to keep main post office given cautious welcomeAberdeen Press and Journal, UKBy Mark Dowie The announcement that an Angus town is to retain its main post office has been given a cautious welcome. Patricia Millar, chairwoman of Arbroath Community Council, said that while she was pleased the …

Anger at Gilsland post office’s relocationJournal Live, UKAN axed rural post office due to be replaced by a van will be rehomed in the village hall instead. But protesters last night said they were not happy with the new plan and claimed it could bankrupt the hall. Gilsland Post Office in …

Anger at post office’s relocationJournal Live, UKAN axed rural post office due to be replaced by a van will be rehomed in the village hall instead. But protesters last night said they were not happy with the new plan and claimed it could bankrupt the hall. Gilsland Post Office in Northumberland …

Guilford Post Office To Hold Passport FairWFMY News 2, NCGreensboro, NC – The Guilford Station Post Office will hold a Passport Fair on Tuesday, February 24 from 10 am – 1 pm at its lobby, 5704 W. Market Street, Greensboro. Applicants are encouraged in advance to print an application online here, …