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Royal Mail to raise business pricesmyHermesA modernisation of the Royal Mail will come with price hikes for business using its parcel delivery service. UK watchdog Postcomm revealed that it has allowed the company to increase its prices for bulk mail deliveries in order to improve … More: continued here

The UK’s “much loved” red pillar boxes should be given listed building status to avoid international companies changing their colour the Commons has heard. More: continued here

Postie bob ends 43 year careerMansfield ChadBob Minett, thought to be the longest-serving Royal Mail employee in the area, retired last Wednesday. Employees handed him gifts and best wishes at Sutton's Langton Road sorting office, leaving him to put his feet up and ponder his four-decade … More: continued here

Following is a selection of stories on the royal wedding that have appeared in newspapers and on websites around the world in recent weeks. More: continued here

The royal engagement ring Prince William presented to Kate Middleton last fall is putting sparkling sapphires back in the spotlight, just like it did when Princess Diana first wore the ring three decades ago. More: continued here

£50m Coventry development revealedInsider MediaThe £50m project will include the development of the former Royal Mail Sorting Centre and the construction of a leisure centre and retail units. Stourbridge-based Barberry Developments has purchased the 200000 sq ft former Royal Mail Sorting Centre and …Plans unveiled for £50m Coventry shopping schemeConstruction …

News roundup–Royal Mail granted permission to up bulk mail prices, moreCatalogue e-businessBy Catalogue e-business | Publication date: 17/02/2011 | Category: News Postal regulator Postcomm has accepted a request from Royal Mail to increase the price of its bulk mail service. The decision, said a Postcomm statement, will “help maintain the …

Royal Mail gets go-ahead for bulk mail price riseMarketingDirect mailers can expect Royal Mail to raise prices in May after the postal regulator agreed to a range of measures to safeguard the universal service and give Royal Mail more commercial freedom. … More: continued here

Independent Online Travel in bygone styleIndependent OnlineThe RMS (Royal Mail Ship) St Helena is a 7 000-ton passenger cargo ship which can accommodate 128 passengers. In a bygone style with every comfort, the ship is fully air-conditioned and has stabilisers. The RMS offers round-trip cruises from Cape Town … More: …

ROYAL OAK – Motorists settling up on their $50 parking tickets are driving up the city’s share of the revenue from the four-day Arts, Beats & Eats festival last September . More: continued here