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New figures released by Royal Mail show that Crewe has the worst postal service in mainland Britain. More: continued here

The Star Ann 'teas up' a whole new careerThe StarFORMER Royal Mail human resources manager Ann Davis has lifted the lid on a new career by turning a hobby into a growing business. Ann, from Doncaster, got the inspiration for her company – The Tea Experience – after … More: …

Hemel Gazette Write a letter to save sorting officeHemel GazetteThe Berkhamsted Citizens Association has major concerns about the proposal to close the Royal Mail sorting office in Berkhamsted. While we are sympathetic to Royal Mail's need to modernise and rationalise its delivery network, the possible loss of the … More: …

Marine Sam Alexander, 28, from Hammersmith, west London, and Lieutenant Ollie Augustin, 23, from Kent, died when they were caught in a bomb blast. More: continued here

A POSTAL worker has been suspended over allegations of intentionally withholding mail. More: continued here

NW Evening Mail Royal Mail worker suspended in probeNW Evening MailThe UK delivery service confirmed a Royal Mail employee had been suspended at its Barrow sorting office after a probe was launched by its internal security team. The Abbey Road building sorts and delivers post right across Barrow borough. … …

The Guardian Exclusive: Leighton To Be Named Pace ChairmanSky News (blog)Leighton, the former boss of Asda who became a prominent public figure during his tenure as chairman of Royal Mail, will be named as Pace's chairman in a statement later this week. He is expected to replace Mike McTighe, who …

The Guardian LEIGHTON SETS PACEExpress.co.ukBy Daily Express reporter SET-TOP box-maker Pace yesterday moved to restore management credibility following a profit warning which wiped 40 per cent from its market value by naming former Royal Mail and Asda boss Allan Leighton as its new chairman. …Allan Leighton fills Pace chairBBC NewsPace …

Apology for transfer letter delayBelfast TelegraphRoyal Mail has apologised after hundreds of children were left waiting up to 72 hours before finding out which secondary school they will be transferring to in September. Letters confirming the school choices had been due to arrive on Saturday. …and more » More: continued here

The Guardian Pace investors greet Leighton appointmentFinancial TimesMr Leighton has previously headed supermarket chain Asda and served as chairman of the Royal Mail. He has promised to conduct a three-month strategic review of the business, and to rebuild relations with City investors following two profit warnings …Allan Leighton To Chair …