FURNESS MP John Hutton has voted to close post offices in his own constituency. A proposal to suspend the mass post office closure programme pending further consultation was defeated last night by just 20 votes – as 19 Labour MPs revolted against the government.
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Patch.com Man Who Robbed Rancho Bernardo Post Office Sentenced to 14 YearsPatch.comSAN DIEGO – A Mission Viejo man was sentenced Friday to 14 years in federal prison for the robbery of a Rancho Bernardo post office, which prosecutors said he carried out with his face painted black. A federal jury convicted Scott Howard Kimball, 50, …and…
Couple struggle to find Caerwent Post Office tenantsBBC NewsIf you have ever wanted to become a post master or mistress, this could be your chance. Caerwent Post Office in Monmouthshire is facing closure as illness is forcing its current tenants to leave. Sarah and Simon Woodfield, who took on the post office…and more » More: continued…
With OWS Support, Advocates Plan Rally to Protest Post Office ClosuresVillage Voice (blog)2 2012 at 4:51 PM In the age of who-uses-paper-for-anything-ever-anymore, there's one casualty in New York City that has activists from across the five boroughs up in arms: the post offices. This month, a group of advocates are rallying together to … More:…
Corvallis Gazette Times Vehicle crashes through east wall of Philomath Post OfficeCorvallis Gazette TimesAn 85-year-old Philomath man crashed into the local post office Sunday morning and although the building suffered severe damage, the driver walked away without injuries. Philomath Police Sgt. Dave Gurski said the incident occurred at about 10:39 a.m. … More: continued here
Residents of Periya Bandishola in Coonoor, and its surrounding areas have expressed concern over the closure of a post office in the area.In a memorandum submitted to The Nilgiris Collector,… More: continued here
News & Star Battle on to save post officeHemel Gazette, UK –1 hour agoBy Louisa Felton Fears that Potten End's post office may be earmarked for closure has sparked protest and villagers have set up a petition. …‘Our business is a way of life’News & Starall 2 news articles More: continued here