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5 post collection offices axed in fresh cutbacksSouthend StandardROYAL Mail has announced the closure of five delivery offices which could leave some people with a 15-mile round trip to collect parcels. Despite previous assurances delivery offices in Leigh , Shoebury , Rochford , Great Wakering and Canewdon would …and more » …

Hartlepool Mail Assurances given over post service after moveHartlepool MailRoyal Mail chiefs claim the change is to “modernise” its operations and made reassurances to staff that there will be no compulsory redundancies. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Email the newsdesk or telephone the newsdesk on (01429) 239380. The move, which … …

Villagers campaign over changes to undelivered mail collectionThis Is HampshireRoyal Mail has started taking parcels and signed-for items back to the main sorting office in Winchester instead of leaving them at South Wonston Stores and Post Office for locals to collect. Post office chiefs said this brings the service in …

Telegraph.co.uk The Choir: Sing While You Work, Episode 2, ReviewTelegraph.co.ukSo, in this episode, he went to the Royal Mail in Bristol, an institution in the throes of an unpopular series of changes — job losses, the threat of privatisation — and with an understandably low morale level. It was cheering …

RESIDENTS have been assured their postal service will not be affected by a decision to move a sorting office from Teesside to Tyneside. More: continued here

BBC News Postboxes painted gold and bronze for Plymouth Olympic medallistsBBC NewsTwo former Royal Mail postboxes have been painted in bronze and gold in Plymouth to mark the Olympic wins of two city-based medallists. The boxes, bought by Plymouth Argyle owner James Brent, are at Home Park. They mark the …

Postmen will be able to leave parcels with a neighbour when no one is home, after Royal Mail given the go-ahead today More: continued here

BBC News Royal Mail delivery plan clearedThe Press AssociationOfcom said the scheme will reduce the need for consumers to collect items from Royal Mail delivery offices or post offices, or for items to be redelivered when addressees are not at home to receive them first time. The decision brings Royal …

Regulators have given the go-ahead for Royal Mail to press ahead with a scheme to deliver post to neighbours if people are not at home. Ofcom said the postal group will be allowed to leave certain mail items with a neighbour, although consumers may choose to opt out of the …

Regulators have given the go-ahead for Royal Mail to press ahead with a scheme to deliver post to neighbours if people are not at home. More: continued here