M5 closed in fatal crash in GloucestershireBBC NewsIt was believed a Royal Mail lorry was involved in the accident, which police said happened in snowy conditions and amid hail. Chris Gwilliam, who witnessed the aftermath of the accident, said it looked like a "truly horrific" crash. …and more » More: continued …
Read More »M5 closed in Gloucestershire as snow blamed for fatal crash – BBC News
M5 closed in Gloucestershire as snow blamed for fatal crashBBC NewsA Royal Mail lorry and two vehicles crashed northbound at 21:40 GMT. Police confirmed a lorry driver was dead. A vehicle travelling south crashed at about the same time, while the A40 has been closed after another crash. Gloucestershire Police …
Read More »Posties have a bigger Christmas sack than Santa Claus – The Star
The Star Posties have a bigger Christmas sack than Santa ClausThe StarWhile the county looks forward to tinsel, mince pies and carols, for the Royal Mail Christmas is its biggest logistical challenge of the year. Star reporter Rachael Clegg takes a peep behind the scenes at the Sheffield sorting depot …
Read More »Pay problems for seasonal staff at Royal mail as recruiter Angard goes silent – Kent Online
Kent Online Pay problems for seasonal staff at Royal mail as recruiter Angard goes silentKent OnlineTemporary Royal Mail staff at Canterbury's delivery centre have not been paid due to problems with their recruitment agency. James Taylor, from Tyler Hill, is almost £600 out-of-pocket having worked three weeks without pay. For …
Read More »Royal Mail set to cut 1700 jobs – Blottr
Blottr Royal Mail set to cut 1700 jobsBlottrThe Royal Mail is set to be cutting 1700 jobs and closing two of its mail centres in London. As part of the restructure, 1000 managerial posts will be cut and about half of the mail centres are set to close by 2016. …
Read More »UK Royal Mail Suffers IT Problems on Busiest Day of the Year – IEEE Spectrum
Northampton Chronicle & Echo UK Royal Mail Suffers IT Problems on Busiest Day of the YearIEEE SpectrumAccording to a story at Post & Parcel, the UK Royal Mail was expecting to have its busiest day of the year yesterday with more than 130 million letters, cards and parcels being handled, …
Read More »Weirdest Postal Routes: Mapping The Great British Postie At Christmas (Pictures) – Huffington Post UK
Weirdest Postal Routes: Mapping The Great British Postie At Christmas (Pictures)Huffington Post UKIt's not just Santa that will have a heck of a time delivering parcels this Christmas and Royal Mail has identified the most unusual postie routes around Britain, with ferries and fishing boat featuring more than the traditional …
Read More »Royal Mail forced to apologise for computer glitch – myHermes
Royal Mail forced to apologise for computer glitchmyHermesAttempts at Christmas gift delivery through the Royal Mail's parcel service came to a halt yesterday (December 12th) after a computer problem slowed down transactions across the UK. The disruption lasted for two 30-minute periods and caused queues in a …Exciting New Way …
Read More »UK Royal Mail Suffers IT Problems on Busiest Day of the Year
According to a story at Post & Parcel , the UK Royal Mail was expecting to have its busiest day of the year yesterday with more than 130 million letters, cards and parcels being handled, as opposed to the normal 59 million pieces. More: continued here
Read More »New Winsham postmistress reminds customers of Christmas post deadline – This is The West Country
New Winsham postmistress reminds customers of Christmas post deadlineThis is The West CountryTHE Royal Mail is advising people that the deadline for sending cards, letters and parcels in time for Christmas is approaching fast. The last date for sending standard-sized parcels is Wednesday, December 14, while the last date for …
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