Postal workers join trade unionists for Leeds May Day rallyYorkshire Evening Post, UKMembers of the Leeds branch of the CWU Communication Workers Union, assembled at the city Art Gallery for a rally and march protesting at proposals to part-privatise Royal Mail. Other pressure groups included Hands Off Our Homes, an organisation …
Read More »Brown urged to do ‘right' by Highlands on postbuses – Aberdeen Press and Journal
Brown urged to do ‘right' by Highlands on postbusesAberdeen Press and Journal, UK – Jonny MuirBy Jonny Muir The UK Government is being urged to subsidise “lifeline” postbuses in the Highlands after the Royal Mail axed services between some of the region's most isolated communities. A petition has been lodged on 10 Downing …
Read More »Man loses court case over posted present – Sunderland Echo
Man loses court case over posted presentSunderland Echo, UK – Jane O’Neill, Jane O’NeillBy Jane O'Neill A devoted dad vowed to see the Royal Mail in court after a birthday present went astray. Derick Innes, of Downhill, Sunderland, posted the package to his six-year-old daughter, who lives in Thailand. The 59-year-old thought 14 days …
Read More »Labour rebels step up opposition to privatisation of Royal Mail … – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Labour rebels step up opposition to privatisation of Royal Mail…Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom – Rosa PrinceLabour rebels are stepping up opposition to plans for the part-privatisation of Royal Mail amid suggestions that Gordon Brown could suffer a third House of Commons defeat. By Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent Last week's surprise defeats over the …
Read More »Mr Justice Consumer Advice: Paltry pay-out for lost parcel (icNewcastle – Sunday Sun)
YOU have to feel sorry for John Baxter after Royal Mail lost a package worth £141 . . . and offered just £8.22 compensation. More: continued here
Read More »Labour rebels step up opposition to privatisation of Royal Mail after Commons defeats (Daily Telegraph)
Labour MPs are stepping up opposition to the Royal Mail sell off amid suggestions that Gordon Brown could suffer a third House of Commons defeat. More: continued here
Read More »Doubts intensify about Royal Mail plans (Financial Times)
Doubts about the political viability of Lord Mandelson’s plans to part-privatise Royal Mail are spreading through government, as the recent bout of Labour indiscipline underlines the political risks of confronting backbenchers. More: continued here
Read More »Doubts intensify about Royal Mail plans – Financial Times
Doubts intensify about Royal Mail plansFinancial Times, UK – Alex BarkerBy Alex Barker, Political Correspondent Doubts about the political viability of Lord Mandelson's plans to part-privatise Royal Mail are spreading through government, as the recent bout of Labour indiscipline underlines the political risks of … More: continued here
Read More »Disabled student gets royal treatment at prom (WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth)
A North Texas high school is getting ready for its senior prom, including one student, who continues to beat the odds. He’s already getting the royal treatment from a community that embraced him from day one. More: continued here
Read More »News Near You for May 3 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Hanover Hanover County residents in the nine newly formed recycling districts may order bins online through May 22 at http://www.co.hanover.va.us/works/curbside-recycling.htm. The bins will be delivered next month and service is set to begin July 1 for residents of the Atlee Ridge, Castlewood, Craney Island Farms, Deer Valley, King’s Charter, Madison …
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