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Marine Sam Alexander, 28, from Hammersmith, west London, and Lieutenant Ollie Augustin, 23, from Kent, died when they were caught in a bomb blast. More: continued here

A POSTAL worker has been suspended over allegations of intentionally withholding mail. More: continued here

NW Evening Mail Royal Mail worker suspended in probeNW Evening MailThe UK delivery service confirmed a Royal Mail employee had been suspended at its Barrow sorting office after a probe was launched by its internal security team. The Abbey Road building sorts and delivers post right across Barrow borough. … …

The Guardian Exclusive: Leighton To Be Named Pace ChairmanSky News (blog)Leighton, the former boss of Asda who became a prominent public figure during his tenure as chairman of Royal Mail, will be named as Pace's chairman in a statement later this week. He is expected to replace Mike McTighe, who …

The Guardian LEIGHTON SETS PACEExpress.co.ukBy Daily Express reporter SET-TOP box-maker Pace yesterday moved to restore management credibility following a profit warning which wiped 40 per cent from its market value by naming former Royal Mail and Asda boss Allan Leighton as its new chairman. …Allan Leighton fills Pace chairBBC NewsPace …

Apology for transfer letter delayBelfast TelegraphRoyal Mail has apologised after hundreds of children were left waiting up to 72 hours before finding out which secondary school they will be transferring to in September. Letters confirming the school choices had been due to arrive on Saturday. …and more » More: continued here

The Guardian Pace investors greet Leighton appointmentFinancial TimesMr Leighton has previously headed supermarket chain Asda and served as chairman of the Royal Mail. He has promised to conduct a three-month strategic review of the business, and to rebuild relations with City investors following two profit warnings …Allan Leighton To Chair …

Developers keen to acquire Royal Mail's Rathbone Place siteBusiness Sale ReportOne of the West End's largest commercial property developments is set to be constructed on Royal Mail's Rathbone Place premises just off London's Oxford Street. A handful of major commercial property development giants are showing … More: continued here

Local MP stands against PO privatisationQueensferry ToodayMP Graeme Morrice renewed his call this week for the government to end Royal Mail privatisation plans that could result in over 9000 UK post office closures. The new survey of sub-postmasters, commissioned by the Communication Workers Union, …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail scheme to promote 'better direct mail'Business Strata – Business NewsSmaller companies have been urged to look at ways to engage customers in online discussions, which may include the use of B2B data and business email lists, to encourage and retain loyalty. Phil Kingsland, site director at knowthenet.org.uk, … …