Royal Mail warns of later post deliveriesThe Oxford TimesHouseholders face getting their post later under changes being introduced by cash-strapped Royal Mail. The OX15, OX16 and OX17 – which covers Banbury and the surrounding villages – are being affected from this week. Royal Mail said workers will deliver …and more » …
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Shrewsbury Mail Centre jobs under threatBBC NewsRoyal Mail has confirmed that some of the jobs at its Shrewsbury Mail Centre are to be cut. A six month review has begun into making changes at the operation where 440 staff currently work. Royal Mail's Alex Warner said: "Any changes in Shrewsbury …
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Read More »Royal Mail looks to placate marketers after price hike – Marketing Week
Marketing Week Royal Mail looks to placate marketers after price hikeMarketing WeekRoyal Mail has changed the conditions of its Advertising Mail service, which offers companies financial incentives to use DM, in a bid to placate direct marketers bristling over rising costs. Changes include introducing a packet format that would allow …
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Read More »Shop could become new post office – This is Somerset
Shop could become new post officeThis is SomersetRoyal Mail is investigating the possibility of locating a Post Office Local in the retail unit at Phoenix Way which is currently occupied by Chocolate One. The unit is owned by Yvonne Dutton, who opened the shop three years ago. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail reveals its Britons of Distinction – but can you name them? – MSN News UK (blog)
Royal Mail reveals its Britons of Distinction – but can you name them?MSN News UK (blog)A new series of stamps has been issued, celebrating individuals from science and technology, architecture, politics and the arts who have all made a major contribution to British society. The Royal Mail is calling them …
Read More »triple kidney swap as three people donate organs to strangers to save a loved one – Daily Mail
Daily Mail triple kidney swap as three people donate organs to strangers to save a loved oneDaily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter A former guest-house owner has been given a new lease of life after taking part in a rare three way kidney swap. Jacinta Ormerod, 58, received a new kidney …
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News roundup–Peacocks, Royal Mail, Wiggle, moreCatalogue e-businessRoyal Mail has announced its proposed new contract prices, due to come into effect on 2nd April. If approved by the regulator Ofcom, the new prices will see the price of business mail rise up to 20 percent and direct-mail prices increase by up …
Read More »Flintshire postmen to swap bikes for vans – The Leader – Wrexham & Flintshire news
Flintshire postmen to swap bikes for vansThe Leader – Wrexham & Flintshire newsPedal-powered rounds from the Royal Mail depot in Queensferry are being axed for health and safety reasons and will be replaced by deliveries by van. Connah's Quay councillor Brian Dunn, who has run Wepre Post Office for 20 …
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