MP Dan Byles welcomes Government announcement on post officesThis is TamworthNorth Warwickshire MP Dan Byles has welcomed a new deal between Royal Mail and the Post Office announced by the Coalition government this week. Mr Byles said a 10-year deal between Royal Mail and the Post Office should secure the …
Read More »Work begins on mail centre extension – The Star
Work begins on mail centre extensionThe StarTHE first sod of earth has been dug marking the beginning of a multi-million pound extension to Sheffield Mail Centre. Royal Mail's base on Brightside Lane is being expanded to house the latest automation equipment and a state-of-the-art fleet of … More: continued here
Read More »Route shake-up means post could arrive later – or earlier – This is South Wales
Route shake-up means post could arrive later – or earlierThis is South WalesHOUSEHOLDS in Swansea have been told they may receive their post later than presently, as the Royal Mail implements changes to its delivery service. The organisation says it is responding to changes in the way people use the …
Read More »Bid to free land for 100,000 homes
Housing minister Grant Shapps is in talks with the BBC, Network Rail and the Royal Mail in a drive to free up unused sites for housebuilding. More: continued here
Read More »Prince William deploys to Falklands amid tension between Britain and Argentina – Washington Post (blog)
Prince William deploys to Falklands amid tension between Britain and ArgentinaWashington Post (blog)Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. They've had their fairy tale wedding. Prince William and Kate Middleton are now starting their happily ever after, and The Post's …
Read More »Casino Royale named best James Bond movie poster – Radio Times
Casino Royale named best James Bond movie posterRadio TimesThere's a 50th anniversary Blu-ray set, 50th anniversary watches – and Royal Mail is releasing a set of James Bond stamps based on some of the iconic movie posters. But with 22 films to choose from, and only ten first class stamps …
Read More »Sting trapped postman from Failsworth who stole cash from letters – Manchester Evening News
Sting trapped postman from Failsworth who stole cash from lettersManchester Evening NewsFather-of-two Andrew Burke, 46, had an unblemished, 26-year career with the Royal Mail. But a court heard that he resigned in disgrace last July when his thieving emerged following a covert sting investigation involving dummy letters posted by delivery …
Read More »The Post Most: LifestyleMost-viewed stories,videos, and galleries in the past … – Washington Post (blog)
The Post Most: LifestyleMost-viewed stories,videos, and galleries in the past …Washington Post (blog)Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. They've had their fairy tale wedding. Prince William and Kate Middleton are now starting their happily ever after, and The Post's …
Read More »Shapps in talks with Royal Mail and BBC to find unused land – Mortgage Strategy
24dash (press release) Shapps in talks with Royal Mail and BBC to find unused landMortgage StrategyHousing Minister Grant Shapps says he is working with organisations including the BBC, Network Rail and the Royal Mail, to identify unused land and buildings that could be released for house-building. In a speech today, …
Read More »Whickham postwoman plundered packages – ChronicleLive
Whickham postwoman plundered packagesChronicleLiveGlynis Kirvan had worked for Royal Mail for 23 years and held a position of responsibility as a delivery manager at sorting offices. After a family ordeal, Kirvan developed a gambling habit which left her facing huge debts. In a disgraceful abuse of … More: continued here
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