Royal Mail

A PURPOSE-built Royal Mail sorting office in Craigavon is on the market for £1.83 million. Number 2 Balteagh Road, Craigavon in Co Armagh, was built in 1995 and spans 22,087 sq ft and sits within a site of 1.9 acres able to host 134 cars and 10 lorries. Within the …

Goods Station sketch (Image credit: Vita Group) Urban regeneration specialist Vita Group has launched a consultation period for its Birmingham masterplan Goods Station. Consultation events will be taking place on Tuesday 25 July at Spaces, Mailbox, Royal Mail Street. The Goods Station website has also been updated with additional information and imagery …

There is only one week to go before the firm axes non-barcoded stamps. Barcoded stamps will become the norm after July 31, with customers sending mail with non-barcoded stamps at risk of being surcharged £1.10. The fee is the same as the charge applied to those who have insufficient or …

On reaching the box, I noted the panel displaying collection times was obscured by a printed label informing customers, “In the interest of efficiency, there are no fixed collection times from this box.” We could be assured, however, that collection would be no earlier than 7am, but giving no indication …

The adorable duo have em-barked on their new career, beginning their training as they join HIWFRS to support the team cracking down on arsonists across Hampshire. The incredibly cute pair are being trained to sniff out ignitable liquids at crime scenes in the county.New recruits (Image: Hampshire and isle of …

A new campaign has been launched to help reduce incidents of dog bites in Merseyside, starting this summer. ‘Taking the Lead’ is being supported by local councils including Liverpool, Merseyside Dog Safety Partnership (MDSP), the Blue Cross, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, University of Liverpool and Royal Mail. The aim of …

Residents fear their postal service could get worse, as opening hours are slashed at Royal Mail customer service points. The firm has taken the measure at approximately half of its sites in Kent, including Tannery Lane sorting office and delivery point in Ashford, citing changes in customer behaviour. Royal Mail …

When Prince William visits New York in the autumn to promote his Earthshot environmental awards, it looks as though he will be doing so on alone, with Kate remaining at home. Nothing is set in stone and this could change, of course. But the Prince is judged by royal watchers to …

Born in Holbrooks, Coventry, he sang with big bands and vocal groups before his first solo success in 1962. During his career, he performed with singers including Tony Christie and Cilla Black and presented programmes on television and radio. His death was announced through an update on his Twitter profile …

He allegedly approached a group of teenagers at the Hedgerow Walk play park and assaulted a 15-year-old girl. It happened at between 6.30pm and 7pm a man on Wednesday July 12. Her friends went to find help and found a couple who intervened. The police have appealed to that couple to …