Royal Mail

BIRTHDAY cards and bills are among hundreds of posted items arriving late, as Ilford was named one of the most unreliable mail areas in the country. Homes in Ilford are less likely to receive first class mail the next day, with the IG postcode making it into the 20 worst …

Michael Doulton, ambassador for Royal Doulton, makers of fine china products, will meet with collectors and sign their pieces from noon to 4 p.m. Sun., June 8 at the Royal Doulton Company Store, Camarillo Premium Outlets, 740 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 530, Camarillo. More: continued here

North Essex: Job cuts blamed for late postThe Gazette, UK –27 minutes agoRecently-published Royal Mail figures for 2007/8 showed the CO postcode area, which covers both Colchester and Tendring, had the second-worst record for … More: continued here

The $3 million deal to transfer 25 miles of Port Royal Railroad from the S.C. State Ports Authority to Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority is one step closer to federal approval. More: continued here

Post varies from Haverhill to ClareHaverhill Echo, UK –3 minutes agoRoyal Mail failed to achieve nine of its 12 minimum service targets, its performance having been severely affected by industrial action. … More: continued here

CWU conference: union set for crucial fightSocialistworker.co.uk, UK –Jun 3, 2008Dave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, has said that the next six months will determine the future of Royal Mail and its thousands of workers. … More: continued here

Anger at decision to shut 91 post officesBelfast Newsletter, UK –5 hours agoBy Sam McBride ROYAL Mail's decision to close more than 90 post offices across Ulster will "rip the heart out" of many communities, it has been warned. …Post Office cutbacks slammedLondonderry Todayall 2 news articles More: continued here

The Duchess of York’s daughter, Princess Beatrice, is to join the Financial Times website as part of a work experience placement. By Jemima Kiss More: continued here

Some 5,000 Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers guarding the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver will be housed on two cruise ships, Olympic officials said.Cpl. Gursharn Bernier of the Winter Games’ Integrated Security Unit said the cost will run $37.5 million, the Toronto Globe and Mail reported Wednesday.She said the cost …

Canada Post today issued a domestic rate stamp in celebration of the Royal Canadian Mint’s centennial. More: continued here