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Padraig Harrington abandoned two attempts to play Royal Birkdale today on the eve of his Open title defence – and then put his chances of teeing off in the first round tomorrow as only “75%”. More: continued here

Postie admits theftsOxford Mail, UK –1 hour agoShe also said the total cost of Royal Mail's investigation into the theft was £2206 and the cost of the prosecution totalled £352. … More: continued here

FRONT ROYAL — A company that makes custom trade show exhibits recently opened a new facility in Warren County. Atlantic Skyline began operations a couple of weeks ago on Baugh Drive, off U.S. 340-522 north of Front Royal. More: continued here

Bristol Postal Workers Call For JusticeHell Mail, UK –32 minutes agoPaula Franklin, Colin Tucker, and Michael Gibbs were all sacked by Royal Mail but workers at the site, backed by CWU representative Dave Wilshire, … More: continued here

US Masters champion Trevor Immelman rates Royal Birkdale the hardest Open course he has faced. More: continued here

Postcard sales shoot back up as the personal touch supercedes text …Daily Mail, UK –2 hours agoOfficial figures from Royal Mail reveal that 135 million postcards are now sent every year – 30 million more than three years ago. … More: continued here

Padraig Harrington strolled into the interview tent Tuesday at Royal Birkdale and smiled widely as he chatted about the 2007 British Open. Harrington became “champion golfer of the year” at Carnoustie, Scotland, launching a dizzying 12 months in which he… More: continued here

More than 40 players ages 6 to 12 are participating this week in the Royal Military College Soccer Camp. More than 200 players are registered this summer, but space is still available. For more information, e-mail victor. mendes@rmc.ca FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMP, SEE THE AMATEUR […] More: continued …

Support for sacked Bristol workersEvening Post, UK –5 hours agoBristol Royal Mail workers at the Mead Street delivery office showed their support for three colleagues who were sacked following strike action last year. … More: continued here

Lord Shanakill, third behind ante-post 2000 Guineas favourite Art Connoisseur at Royal Ascot, is being readied for a step up in trip at Glorious Goodwood. More: continued here