Royal Mail

WELLINGTON — Four girls and four boys are vying for a $1,000 college scholarship and the title of Lorain County Junior Fair Queen and King. The winners will be announced at noon Monday at the pavilion behind the grandstands at the county fairgrounds. Four girls — Victoria Colella, Amanda Price, …

Royal Mail to phase out cycling postmenTelegraph.co.ukRoyal Mail is to phase out nearly all its British-made bicycles used by postmen and women across the country after more than 120 years. …and more » More: continued here

Pay freezes and industrial disputes beckonThe HeraldDisputes in Royal Mail and the fire service are set to escalate in the coming weeks, while councils are also being hit by industrial action. …and more » More: continued here

Last post for the Royal Mail bike: After 120 years, cycles give way to mechanised trolleys – made in China More: continued here

It said that workers fear compulsory redundancies as offices are closed and relocation is an unrealistic option. Postal workers also face a pay freeze, in the same year that Royal Mail announced record profits, while losing overtime hours. More: continued here

Ministers face escalating disputes over pay and cutsYorkshire PostDisputes in the Royal Mail and the fire service are set to escalate in the coming weeks, while councils are also being hit by industrial action. …and more » More: continued here

British Design: Not What It Used to BeNew York TimesThere are (sadly) lots of reasons for the British to indulge in the popular national pastime of grumbling about the Royal Mail this summer. … More: continued here

Royal Mail staff in a delivery office in the County Antrim town of Carrickfergus have gone on a 24-hour strike. More: continued here

Daily Mail Last post for the Royal Mail bike: After 120 years, cycles give …Daily MailRoyal Mail is to phase out nearly all of the 25000 British-made bikes used by postmen and women across the country because they can't carry enough mail or … More: continued here

“Starburst” is a word I’ve heard used to describe what happens when a military helicopter lands and troops leap out at speed scattering in all directions. More: continued here