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Sideways News Postal worker strikes set to coincide with Labour Party conferenceTelegraph.co.ukA deadlock over job cuts and pay between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union has led to a …HUNTINGDON: Royal Mail staff on strikeHunts PostSupport the Royal Mail strikesguardian.co.ukStrikes looming as disputes worsenThe Press AssociationWakefield Express –The Birmingham Post –Scotsmanall …

Victorian postbox gets stamp of approval as oldest in WalesMilford MercuryWhen the significance of its history was realised, it was sent off to Royal Mail, which restored it to its former glory. “It was then given on loan to the … More: continued here

Sideways News HUNTINGDON: Royal Mail staff on strikeHunts PostEmployees at Huntingdon Royal Mail delivery office in St Peter's Road are set to stage a 24-hour walk-out today (Monday, August 14) starting at 3am. …Support the Royal Mail strikesguardian.co.ukStrikes looming as disputes worsenThe Press AssociationAutumn strikes looming in key Midlands servicesThe …

Royal Mail is to phase out nearly all its Britishmade bicycles used by postmen and women across the country after more than 120 years. More: continued here

WELLINGTON — Four girls and four boys are vying for a $1,000 college scholarship and the title of Lorain County Junior Fair Queen and King. The winners will be announced at noon Monday at the pavilion behind the grandstands at the county fairgrounds. Four girls — Victoria Colella, Amanda Price, …

Royal Mail to phase out cycling postmenTelegraph.co.ukRoyal Mail is to phase out nearly all its British-made bicycles used by postmen and women across the country after more than 120 years. …and more » More: continued here

Pay freezes and industrial disputes beckonThe HeraldDisputes in Royal Mail and the fire service are set to escalate in the coming weeks, while councils are also being hit by industrial action. …and more » More: continued here

Last post for the Royal Mail bike: After 120 years, cycles give way to mechanised trolleys – made in China More: continued here

It said that workers fear compulsory redundancies as offices are closed and relocation is an unrealistic option. Postal workers also face a pay freeze, in the same year that Royal Mail announced record profits, while losing overtime hours. More: continued here

Ministers face escalating disputes over pay and cutsYorkshire PostDisputes in the Royal Mail and the fire service are set to escalate in the coming weeks, while councils are also being hit by industrial action. …and more » More: continued here