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Staff will be balloted about national strikes over the Government's plans to privatise the Royal Mail, union chiefs have announced. The Communication Workers Union, which believes industrial action is … More: continued here

Swindon Advertiser Save our Royal Mail, say postal staffSwindon AdvertiserPOSTAL workers hoped to enlist thousands in their stand against the privatisation of Royal Mail over the weekend by asking people to petition their MPs. Staff at Royal Mail House in Rowland Hill Close, Dorcan, handed out more than 2,000 postcards …

Stroud News and Journal Painswick postmistress charged with stealing items from the Royal MailStroud News and JournalPAINSWICK postmistress Karen Judd has been charged with stealing items from the Royal Mail. Judd, aged 42, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday accused of six thefts from the mail. The court was …

The Bolton News Disabled Farnworth woman left without post after Royal Mail claim postie was …The Bolton NewsA DISABLED woman from Farnworth has been unable to receive mail for more than three weeks after a female postal worker refused to deliver to her home. Tina Young, a 48-year-old widow, of …

YOURTHUROCK Le-Surf campaigns to save Royal MailYOURTHUROCKMr Le-Surf said: “The “Save our Royal Mail” petition received many signatures and it was good to hear from residents about the cost of living crisis being made worse by a Tory and Lib Dem coalition government who are not looking after hard working …

Daily Mail On the mend… Prince Philip joins Royal shooting party at BalmoralDaily MailThe 92-year-old is now back on his feet and, according to a source, has been enjoying grouse shoots at the Royal Family's retreat. The source said: 'Philip goes on all the shoots. He says he's feeling fine. …

Montreal Gazette Ex-royal limousine sells for $70000Courier MailComplete with a space to accommodate the royal handbag, the 2001 Daimler Super V8 LWB limousine was owned, and driven by, the Queen for three years until 2004. It was sold on Saturday by auction house Historics at Brooklands in Surrey and fetched …

Scotsman Royal Mail turned into unwitting drug couriers – reportScotsmanIn addition, it is also “leading the way” in the distribution of new psychoactive substances, known as legal highs', turning organisations such as the Royal Mail and Parcelforce into unwitting drugs couriers. Over 130 websites, such as the Silk Road … …

THE Royal Mail and Parcelforce are being turned into unwitting drugs couriers, according to a landmark new report on substance abuse from an influential think tank. More: continued here

Mirror.co.uk Royal Mail strike looming for first time in four yearsMirror.co.ukA strike at Royal Mail is looming for the first time in four years – and could hit deliveries in the run-up to Christmas. All 130,000 workers are to be balloted on a programme of industrial action over pay, pension …