Royal Mail

Postal strikes have caused a backlog of over 21 million letters and parcels, union chiefs claimed last night. More: continued here

FRONT ROYAL — Mountain Vista Governor School students ended the summer and began the new school year by looking at the stars. More: continued here

Tens of millions of letters are sitting undelivered after rolling strikes brought chaos to the postal system. Some 20,000 Royal Mail workers are on strike, paralysing parts of the network. More: continued here

Tendring: Strike causes post backlogClactonan GazetteHe said: "We regret the chaos caused but have told the Royal Mail that we need to sit down and negotiate. "Things are gradually getting back on track and … More: continued here

Cardinus team up with Royal Mail to launch Safety Leadership Course More: continued here

ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY – Robinson Tejeda tossed six shutout innings to outpitch Justin Verlander, Billy Butler hit three doubles and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 last night for their first three-game winning streak since July. Butler picked up his club-record fourth three-double game of the season and fifth consecutive multihit…

FRONT ROYAL — Town officials would like the Afton Inn to be known as one of the bright spots in the community, rather than one of its eyesores. More: continued here

The Royal Mail says it has no plans to seal postboxes in Bristol to ease the backlog of undelivered post despite union claims. More: continued here

The head of the Royal Horticultural Society has unexpectedly resigned after a financial crisis at the organisation. More: continued here

FRONT ROYAL — Town water and sewer customers could see an increase in rates as early as January. More: continued here