Cool Stuff: Stamps Featuring Dumbledore, Merlin and Voldemort From UK's Royal Mail/FILM (blog)UK's Royal Mail has released a stamp set featuring “the world's most famous wizards, witches and enchanters.” The set includes characters from The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, Discworld, and Arthurian legend. I wish the US Postal Office would … More: continued here
Crowds gathered for an emotional farewell as the doomed Royal Navy flagship was decommissioned, with its final 150 serving sailors taking part in the ceremony. More: continued here
A PUPIL from the city’s Preston Street Primary has been shortlisted for a prize in a letter writing competition run by Royal Mail for schools in Scotland. More: continued here
Pupil has stamp of approval for first-class letter writingScotsmanA PUPIL from the city's Preston Street Primary has been shortlisted for a prize in a letter writing competition run by Royal Mail for schools in Scotland. Catriona Chowings wrote an imaginative letter which impressed judges. …and more » More: continued here
Royal Mail stands by new delivery serviceGet SurreyTHE Royal Mail has denied rumours that it will be abandoning the new delivery schemes that have seen disrupted service across Guildford and an ensuing avalanche of complaints from postal workers and householders in the area. An overhaul of Royal Mail… More: continued here
'Practical joke' causes hair lossBBC NewsHe discovered the hair loss when he took off a motorbike helmet he had taken from the staff locker room at Royal Mail's delivery office on Great James Street on Wednesday afternoon. It is believed that an acidic substance had been put in the helmet. …and more » More: continued here
Royal Mail investigates postal worker's hair loss in helmet prankHighland RadioRoyal Mail officials have launched an investigation in Derry after a postal worker suffered burns and lost clumps of his hair in what is believed to have been a practical joke gone wrong. Details of the incident, which happened on Wednesday afternoon, …'Practical joke' causes…
Royal Mail turns to Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to help cut costsOutsourceryMicrosoft SharePoint 2010 has been installed by the Royal Mail to help it reduce outgoings and improve its IT infrastructure. The move is part of a "rapid modernisation" of postal services to help fend off increased competition and the threat of …and more » More: continued…
Further postal disruption on the cardsDelivery Quote CompareAfter 2009's nightmare Royal Mail strikes it looks like there could be more interruptions this month as Post Office counter workers strike. According to the Communications Workers Union, “Post Office workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of …and more » More: continued here
Stamp honour for DumbledoreTimes of IndiaDumbledore and Lord Voldemort are part of eight new stamps released by the Royal Mail. Aslan the Lion and the White Witch, from "The Chronicles of Narnia" feature on other stamps in the series. Joining them in stamp-hood are failed student Rincewind …and more » More: continued here