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BBC News Royal Mail says the UK has more than 1.7 million postcodes, covering about 28 million addresses. Everything from insurance premiums to satellite navigation … |
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ChronicleLive Couple demand apology after postman 'kicks' their arthritic rescue dog on drivewayChronicleLiveA couple have demanded an apology from the Royal Mail after their arthritic dog was allegedly kicked in the head by a postman. John and Michelle Pollard claim the postie “assaulted” their rescue bulldog Jacko after he went to “greet” him on the…
[ad_1] Unite members working for Dnata and Menzies will walk out later this month, with the industrial action at Heathrow impacting Qatar Airlines ahead of the FIFA World Cup The strikes are timed to coincide with the start of the FIFA World Cup ( Image: Simon Holmes/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock) Hundreds of airport workers will go on strike…
[ad_1] Good grief – Royal Mail has released images of new stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the popular comic strip Peanuts. The eight stamps include specially adapted artworks from classic comic strips that feature the main characters, with some special British touches. Snoopy is seen perched on a red postbox with Woodstock, while…
[ad_1] The new set of stamps features migratory birds to celebrate our bird visitors that explore the UK from spring into summer. One of Europe’s best-known bird artists, Irish ornithologist Killian Mullarney, was the illustrator behind the project. Mullarney has also had his work featured in the Collins Bird Guide as well as on stamps issued in the…
Scotsman (blog) Comment: Royal Mail | Carbon targetsScotsman (blog)It is only so long that Royal Mail will be able to stave off the threat via cost-cutting. Without some sort of regulatory changing of the UK postal goalposts, the business looks vulnerable. Possible hefty fines in France also look potentially damaging … More: continued here
Fife Today Royal Mail issues special stamps to celebrate iconic children's toysFife TodayAnd with many of the best-loved toys from the past still with us, or perhaps relaunched after temporary absences, the children of today can still have fun with some of the world's most iconic toys. Royal Mail spokesperson Philip Parker said: “British …Royal…