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NewsBiscuit (satire) Royal Mail to start delivering babiesNewsBiscuit (satire)The Royal Mail has announced today that it is to extend its range of delivery services into the midwifery sector. 'From next week postmen and women will be delighted to provide 'home-birthing' to expectant couples by delivering their newborn child … More: …

The Caledonian Mercury Daily roundup: Scottish Greens, 15 AprilThe Caledonian MercuryThe Scottish Greens set out plans for the next Scottish Parliament to protect Royal Mail in Scotland from the privatisation planned by UK Ministers. Greens will seek to open negotiations with UK Ministers with the objective of retaining the Royal …

Royal Mail to close the Melksham sorting office next yearWiltshire TimesThis week Royal Mail confirmed the Church Street facility will close in spring 2012 with the service moving to Chippenham, following rumours circulating in the town. The news has been met with anger from local people concerned at losing a …

The Caledonian Mercury Daily Roundup:Scottish Green, April 15The Caledonian MercuryThe Scottish Greens set out plans for the next Scottish Parliament to protect Royal Mail in Scotland from the privatisation planned by UK Ministers. Greens will seek to open negotiations with UK Ministers with the objective of retaining the Royal …and …

BBC News Snails blamed for postbox damageBBC NewsThe problem was reported by a local postman, who was confronted with the visitors as he collected the post. A Royal Mail spokeswoman said: "We have arranged for the postbox to be cleaned out and the snails sensitively relocated. …Snails are eating the …

NW Evening Mail The week that was: 15 April 2011Post and ParcelThis week the UK government published a number of amendments to the Postal Services Bill, ensuring that Royal Mail can remain the sole provider of the universal service for at least the next ten years. The changes – which …

Hundreds of engineers who maintain lifts and other equipment in Royal Mail offices have voted to go on strike in a row over tracking devices used to monitor their movements. More: continued here

Royal Mail engineers vote for strike actionScotsmanHundreds of engineers who maintain lifts and other equipment in Royal Mail offices have voted to go on strike in a row over tracking devices used to monitor their movements. Members of the Communication Workers Union employed by Romec, … More: continued here

NW Evening Mail Mail staff canvass support in the townThis Is LancashirePOSTAL workers and their supporters have taken to the streets in Bury over fears that the Government plans to privatise the Royal Mail. They set up stall in the Market Place where shoppers were asked to fill in postcards …

Romec Strike Action Could Impact ServicesHell MailRomec recently agreed a 10-year extension to its contract to maintain the Royal Mail's property portfolio – worth up to £1.8bn. Romec provides a wide range of technical and building services to Royal Mail, Post Office and Parcelforce Worldwide …and more » More: continued here