Royal Mail

Dropping counties a 'travesty' for RutlandLeicester MercuryThe fight to get the Royal Mail to list addresses as Rutland, rather than Leicestershire was won three years ago by the county's MP Alan Duncan. … More: continued here

ex-postman admits destroying mailBBC News… some post but he did not take any money. He resigned from the Royal Mail in March. Magistrates also ordered him to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work. More: continued here

BUSINESSES or entrepreneurs wanting to use the Jersey Royal brand will have to pay the States under a proposed law change – at the same time that Jersey celebrates its highest export year since 2002. More: continued here

Ed Balls in Burnley to launch Royal Mail campaignLancashire TelegraphMr Balls chose the town to launch a joint campaign with the Communication Workers' Union (CWU) against the privatisation of the Royal Mail. … More: continued here

Tax varying powers could help the Executive rebalance the Northern Ireland economy, a report by business advisors PricewaterhouseCoopers has said. Related Stories Just one in seven would privatise Royal Mail Potash seeks ‘white knight’ to avert takeover by Billiton M&S ends speculation by picking Swannell as chairman Kingspan shares up …

FRONT ROYAL — Sentencing for a man who has pleaded guilty to charges that he held several people at gunpoint in February during a poker game, and took about $700 from one of the players, has been postponed until next week. More: continued here

The Government has been urged to drop Royal Mail privatisation plans after a new survey of 2,000 people showed most people wanted the postal service to remain publicly-owned. Related Stories Hostel plans to woo backpackers £100,000 boost will put wind in the sales of GulfStream Marine Reap a fine reward …

In reply to VK Lingam allowed to challenge findings of Royal Commission : This case I remember very well 2 great answers. One is “I can’t remember” and the other was “He must be mad”. Now it’s “I want to be cleared”. What next? Prosecution? More: continued here

Chelsea Football Club Expedites Ticketing Delivery by Adding Despatch Express …Marketwire (press release)It is compatible with a broad range of Royal Mail services, including expedited and international options. "We're extremely pleased by what's been achieved …and more » More: continued here

The Business Desk (registration) Parcel2go delivers strong growthThe Business Desk (registration)FAMILY firm Parcel2go.com says it is on track to smash its £17m sales target as it scoops up Royal Mail customers. The Bolton-based online parcel delivery … More: continued here