Delivery groups reap online benefitFinancial Times, UKHome Delivery Network , the UK’s biggest consumer parcel delivery company after Royal Mail, forecast growth of 23.5 per cent over the next four years as more goods – from bottles of wine to rabbit hutches – are sent directly to shoppers’ homes. More: continued here
Councillors call for postbox U-turnJohn O’Groat Journal, UKBy Noel Donaldson WICK community councillors saw red when discussing the town's postbox controversy this week, and they are to protest to the Royal Mail. The row broke out last month after the postal organisation closed the postbox adjacent to the post … More: continued here
Daily Mail TNT CEO: Still Interested In Royal Mail StakeWall Street JournalAE) is still interested in a minority stake in the UK's Royal Mail, Chief Executive Peter Bakker said Thursday. Bakker, who was speaking at the company's annual general meeting, said TNT is closely watching the political debate about the privatization …EU regulator backs gov't…
BBC News 10 uses for a red rubber bandBBC News, UKThe Royal Mail is under pressure to stop its posties from dropping red rubber bands onto the ground. But are there any uses that could be found for the ubiquitous bands to spare them the effort? 1. Use them as cheap Kabbalah wrist bands. …UK postmen…
Forces probe suspicious packagesBBC News, UKBomb disposal officers were called to a package discovered at the Royal Mail in Beeston sorting office on Tuesday. Lincoln County Court on High Street was closed for several hours on Thursday after two suspect packages were sent in the mail. …Suspicious packages may be linked to Notts incidentThis is Nottinghamall…
Royal Mail staff help youngsters deliver special gardenThe Star, UKStaff from Royal Mail worked with youngsters from the Broomhall Nursery School and Children's Centre on their plans to create a sensory garden. The long-term scheme has also involved parents, local residents and groups who regularly use the centre as a … More: continued here
Brussels clears aid to Royal MailFinancial Times, UKBy Nikki Tait Government support for Royal Mail, totalling £2.65bn, was yesterday approved by Brussels under European Union state aid rules after a two-year probe triggered by complaints from rivals. The European Commission said that three loan …Brussels in row over port state aid guidelinesLloyd’s Listall 2 news articles…
Lazy postie dumped mailThis is Scunthorpe, UKRichard Lunn, prosecuting for Royal Mail at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court, said Fletcher was challenged about his actions. "His reply was I am going to prison for it – aren't I?" he said. He was questioned about the dumped post. … More: continued here
Postman kept 2000 items of mail in his homeNorthampton Chronicle & Echo, UKThe court heard the 34-year-old, who had worked for Royal Mail since November 2000, was discovered when the fire brigade was called to his flat after a chip-pan fire broke out. Matthew Maynard, prosecuting, told the court that firefighters spotted bags … More: continued…
Postman given suspended prison sentenceFenland Today, UKThe court heard Murray, who had worked for Royal Mail since November 2000, was discovered when the fire brigade was called to his flat after a chip-pan fire broke out. Matthew Maynard, prosecuting, told the court that firefighters spotted bags of mail…Postman given suspended sentence for hoarding undelivered lettersNorthamptonshire Evening…