Royal Mail

More protesters in fight against mail closureStoke & StaffordshireRoyal Mail announced plans to shut the branch in Congleton Road, Kidsgrove, in October and move operations to its facility in Knutton. FIGHTING BACK: Rhoda Bailey shows the letter she has written to Royal Mail about the office closure. … More: continued …

DOZENS of temporary staff hired to help sort Christmas post for Royal Mail have been left unpaid for two weeks, they have said. More: continued here

Royal Mail workers walked out of the Carlisle sorting office at the weekend in a row over missing pay. More: continued here

Mail van stuck after a wrong turnSouth Wales Evening PostRoyal Mail said the driver, although embarassed, was unhurt. The mail was destined for addresses across the SA postcode area. Royal Mail said it would be delivered as quickly as possible. Spokesman Stuart Taylor said: "We can confirm that a Royal …

Royal Mail lorry stuck in Swansea roadSouth Wales Evening PostA Royal Mail lorry heading to a Swansea depot was stuck in a narrow road for five hours on Sunday. The lorry driver was left red-faced but unhurt after the accident which occurred at about 1pm yesterday in Frederick Place, Llansamlet. …

Royal Mail's casuals want pay post-hasteSwindon AdvertiserIn the latest upset for the hundreds of Christmas 'casuals' at the town's Royal Mail sites in Dorcan and Hawksworth Industrial Estate, difficulties in the payroll system have left some out of pocket. It comes after the Adver reported the outrage of …Royal Mail …

Mearns Today MP visits postal delivery officeMearns TodaySir Robert Smith MP has visited Royal Mail's Stonehaven Delivery Office to pass on best Christmas wishes and encouragement to the postmen and women at their busiest time of year. Sir Robert was shown round the Delivery Office by local Delivery Office …and …

Arbroath Herald MSP commends postal staffArbroath HeraldANGUS South MSP Graeme Dey has praised Royal Mail workers for their efforts in the run up to Christmas after visiting the Arbroath sorting office. On Friday, Mr Dey dropped into the office to see how they cope at one of their busiest times. …

Royal Mail collection desks are failing to meet the rise of internet shopping, with customers waiting up to 90 minutes for parcels. More: continued here

Newbury Weekly News Group Thatcham posties talk of work hellNewbury Weekly News GroupBy Tanya Haji, Reporter POSTAL workers in Thatcham have hit out at the Royal Mail, claiming that company changes have forced staff to work longer hours and carry heavier loads or face the sack. The areas that postal …