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BBC News First airmail service celebratedBBC News, UKHe added: "The award of the Royal Mail contract to Capt Fresson came in recognition of his Highland Airways' outstanding reliability. "He flew year-round in some atrocious weather carrying passengers, newspapers and on some occasions even livestock, … More: continued here

Mother's anger with Royal MailThe Oxford Times, UKMother-of-two, of Prescott Close, Banbury, had used the Royal Mail's recorded delivery service and on posting the item was asked if the value was more than £39. She said no, paid the extra sum for special delivery, and expected her sister to receive … …

The Labour government is pushing ahead with privatisation in Royal Mail. They snuck the first stage of the bill through the House of Commons last Thursday. More: continued here

guardian.co.uk Why do we let email rule our day?guardian.co.uk, UKOnce he had his day's priorities set, he'd send a postcard – yes, with a stamp, in the Royal Mail– to his wife at home in the suburbs telling her what time to expect him back that evening. This story is astonishing …

Worcestershire bid to jilt junk mailKidderminster Shuttle, UKThe team has compiled a pack that includes information on how to register with the Mailing Preference and Royal Mail Door to Door Opt Out services. By registering their details, residents can remove themselves from mailing lists and dramatically cut … More: continued here

Giant post box downs in to BallymoneyBallymoney Times, UKBy Staff reporter A GIANT 20-foot high post box was in Ballymoney recently as it made its way across Northern Ireland in a campaign aimed at overturning the government's plans to sell off Royal Mail. The huge red pillar box is touring towns, …

Gun found in Royal Mail postbox in Dukes Avenue, WealdstoneHarrow Times, UKBy Jack Royston » A GUN, stockings and a rubber glove were found in a postbox in Wealdstone last week. The 9mm pistol was found in Dukes Avenue and police are investigating the possibility it could have been used in …

An Unhappy Anniversary for the Financial CrisisWashington Post, United StatesThat was the precursor to the panics and collapses that have led to a worldwide recession and the fall of mighty institutions like Bear, American International Group, Lehman Brothers and Royal Bank of Scotland. But even a clinkless anniversary has its … …

Understanding clients 'leads to improved direct marketing response'Business Strata – Business News, UKMarketing Donut, which was launched by Google and Royal Mail, has claimed that firms often "waste time" by sending generic messages to a number of people without taking into account their needs or interests. The site explained that profiling …

Highlands Council's bid to save five axed Postbus servicesScotsman, United KingdomBy John Ross COUNCILLORS in the Highlands have not given up hope of saving vital Postbuses axed by the Royal Mail last month. Five of the seven services operating in remote parts of the region were scrapped as they were no …