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BBC News Postal workers to stage strikesBBC NewsThe Royal Mail has accused the union of breaking a deal which ended an earlier dispute in 2007. The strikes will be the most widespread walkouts since …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail drivers to strike in West MidlandsThe Birmingham PostBusinesses throughout the West Midlands face disruption to mail deliveries with a 24-hour strike by dozens of Royal Mail drivers in Birmingham and Coventry … More: continued here

A Royal Mail driver and his passenger have a lucky escape when their van bursts into flames in Bristol. More: continued here

A doomed postbox due to be removed by Royal Mail has been turned into a shrine by residents mourning its impending loss. Poems, flowers and “rest in peace” messages have been attached to the red and black pillarbox in Bedminster, Bristol. More: continued here

Exam certificates were sent to just under 160,000 pupils across Scotland today. They collectively sat 737,000 exams in May and June (writes Grant Smith, education reporter). More: continued here

WORKERS at the Royal Mail delivery depots in Bridgwater and Woolavington are set to strike this Saturday (August 8). More: continued here

Royal Mail delivers a Higher level of serviceEvening TelegraphRoyal Mail said it delivered 8000 certificates in the DD postcode area, covering Dundee and Angus, and 11000 in Fife. Spokeswoman Cathy Way said, …and more » More: continued here

Mystery over the missing post boxShropshire StarA Royal Mail spokesman today confirmed the box had gone but said it was planned to replace it. He said: “The pillar box was on private property and in the … More: continued here

Postal workers vote to strikeNorthampton Chronicle & EchoRoyal Mail drivers at the county distribution centre at Crick are to participate in a 24-hour strike on Friday. The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) says … More: continued here

Mail Cart bowlers will play in national finalsSpalding TodayBOWLERS from the Royal Mail Cart will represent Lincolnshire at the Bowls England National Finals in Sussex on Friday. … More: continued here