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Blast of horn heralds mail coach talkThis is SomersetHe had been invited to speak about the role of the guard on the horse-drawn mail coaches that brought letters from London to Bath and Frome in the late 18th and early 19th century. In 1784 entrepreneur John Palmer started the Royal …

Royal Mail RIB gets major overhaulDCA (press release)The boat responsible for delivering Royal Mail post around the Isles of Scilly has undergone a major overhaul after six years of servicing the Islands. The Redbay cabin RIB (rigid inflatable boat) the Swift Lady was purchased by the Isles of Scilly … …

The Age Meet Katrina Darling: Kate Middleton's Naughty, Burlesque-Dancing Cousinmsnbc.comThe royal nuptials attracted an estimated 300 million viewers worldwide, and Kate and her sister, Pippa Middleton, were absolute visions, both in elegant, expertly-crafted dresses courtesy of Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton.Kate Middleton's cousin Katrina Darling bares all in NY …

Royal Mail begins dog attack inquiryHerald ScotlandRoyal Mail has launched an inquiry into dog attacks after revealing postal workers are suffering up to 4000 attacks every year. The attacks often result in severe injuries and "considerable trauma" and highlights the case for legislation to tackle … More: continued here

First Minister Meets Blindcraft and Royal Mail WorkersVAdvert Press Center (press release)First Minister Alex Salmond has told a team of Royal Mail staff in Glasgow that the Scottish Government is making good on its commitments – and has more to deliver. During visits to Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries and the …

Stockton MP hits out at Royal Mail second class serviceGazette LiveAlthough the Royal Mail's published aim is to deliver second class items within three working days, none of the items in the trial arrived within the target. Labour MP for Stockton North Alex Cunningham was one of 38 MPs to …

CTV.ca Pressure can be a Royal pain: HarryIndependent OnlineBy Daily Mail AP Watching him cavort with dancers and beauty queens on his recent Caribbean tour, it was hard to picture Prince Harry as a lonely heart. But the soul-searching young prince has revealed his fear that women are scared off …

An independent inquiry has been launched after almost 400 Royal Mail staff were forced to take time off work in the last year because they had been savaged by animals. More: continued here

Daily Mail Postmen bite back over dog attacks: Royal Mail launch probe as staff are …Daily MailBy Rob Cooper Royal Mail have launched an inquiry into dog attacks as figures revealed that postal workers are bitten around 4000 times every year. Almost 400 staff have been forced to take time …

Yes, kids, the Queen is realWinnipeg Free PressA royal surprise taught a group of Manitoba tots that fairy tales sometimes come direct through air mail. Last week, the 62 tykes at the Steinbach Arts Council's Art for Tots preschool program were delighted to discover some photos and a special … …