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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

A scheme to deliver post to a neighbour if no-one is at home is given the green light by the regulator Ofcom following a trial. More: continued here

Blackpool Gazette Fatal collision woman namedBlackpool GazetteAudrey Rimmer, 77, was involved in a collision with the Royal Mail Ford Transit van in the car park of the Lemon Tree Court apartment complex, off New Road, Squires Gate. Mrs Rimmer, was a resident at the complex, which lies at the junction …

BBC News Royal Mail next-door delivery scheme given the go-aheadBBC NewsA scheme that will see post left with a neighbour if no-one is at home has been given the green light by the regulator Ofcom following a trial. Royal Mail will now extend the initiative to millions of homes around …

Posties ready to deliver on TV Choir showSouth West BusinessJoining a choir drawn from Royal Mail sorting offices around the South West, they completed months of singing practice with celebrated choirmaster Gareth Malone. The results will be broadcast tonight at 9pm on BBC2 series The Choir: Sing While You Work.Gareth …