Royal Mail to launch Scottish islands drone delivery service

Skyports claims its operation, set up with Royal Mail and Scottish airline Loganair, will “revolutionise connectivity, access and safety throughout the rural island region”. The London-based firm, which claims to be a global leader in drone logistics, surveys and monitoring, said its Orkney I-Port project also has Orkney Islands Council …

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Second homes condition an option on Tenby sorting office redevelopment

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park planners, at their March meeting, were recommended to back an application for the demolition of the sorting office in the conservation area, replacing it with a 19th century-style four-storey mixed development of 34 residential units and ground-level commercial properties. Instead, members deferred making a decision on the …

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Updated list of Essex areas affected by Royal Mail delays

An updated list on the Royal Mail website reveals that villages and towns which continue to experience mail disruption. Braintree town and CM6, CM7 and CM77 postcodes are on the list of affected areas.  Colchester and Canvey Island are no longer on the list of areas experiencing delays. A spokesman from Royal …

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New stamps issued to celebrate story of Robin Hood

The 10 stamps show key moments in the legend of the outlaw, such as robbing the rich, capturing the sheriff and marrying Maid Marian. Other characters depicted on the stamps include Friar Tuck, Little John and King Richard. The illustrations were created by concept artist Jon McCoy, who has worked …

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