Royal Mail

Forces probe suspicious packagesBBC News, UKBomb disposal officers were called to a package discovered at the Royal Mail in Beeston sorting office on Tuesday. Lincoln County Court on High Street was closed for several hours on Thursday after two suspect packages were sent in the mail. …Suspicious packages may be linked …

Royal Mail staff help youngsters deliver special gardenThe Star, UKStaff from Royal Mail worked with youngsters from the Broomhall Nursery School and Children's Centre on their plans to create a sensory garden. The long-term scheme has also involved parents, local residents and groups who regularly use the centre as a … …

Brussels clears aid to Royal MailFinancial Times, UKBy Nikki Tait Government support for Royal Mail, totalling £2.65bn, was yesterday approved by Brussels under European Union state aid rules after a two-year probe triggered by complaints from rivals. The European Commission said that three loan …Brussels in row over port state aid …

Lazy postie dumped mailThis is Scunthorpe, UKRichard Lunn, prosecuting for Royal Mail at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court, said Fletcher was challenged about his actions. "His reply was I am going to prison for it – aren't I?" he said. He was questioned about the dumped post. … More: continued here

Postman kept 2000 items of mail in his homeNorthampton Chronicle & Echo, UKThe court heard the 34-year-old, who had worked for Royal Mail since November 2000, was discovered when the fire brigade was called to his flat after a chip-pan fire broke out. Matthew Maynard, prosecuting, told the court that firefighters …

Postman given suspended prison sentenceFenland Today, UKThe court heard Murray, who had worked for Royal Mail since November 2000, was discovered when the fire brigade was called to his flat after a chip-pan fire broke out. Matthew Maynard, prosecuting, told the court that firefighters spotted bags of mail…Postman given suspended sentence …

guardian.co.uk Red rubber bands – more than just litter?guardian.co.uk, UKRoyal Mail switched to red rubber bands five years ago to make them easier for staff to spot. Photograph: Alamy In the last week a small war has erupted over tiny red pieces of rubber. To some they are manna from heaven, …

Royal Mail won approval from European Union antitrust regulators on Wednesday for 1.7 billion pounds in loans from UK authorities and a scheme related to its pension deficit. More: continued here

Business Post gains market shareThe Press AssociationMail and parcels firm Business Post has said its financial year had been better than expected, despite weaker revenues in the second half. The Slough-based company, which picks up and sorts post ahead of delivery by Royal Mail, said difficult economic … More: continued …

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – State-owned postal company Royal Mail won approval from European Union antitrust regulators on Wednesday for 1.7 billion pounds in loans from UK authorities and a scheme related to its pension deficit. More: continued here