People Before Profit have slammed the proposed closures of Post Office branches Foyleside Councillor Shaun Harkin says the Post Office is a vital service for communities. He says: “The recent announcement of potential closure of 115 Post Office branches, including the General Post Office (GPO) in Derry, is deeply concerning. …
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He had earlier pleaded guilty to making a false statement to obtain a driving licence, possession of an identity document with intent to deceive, perverting the course of justice, theft of mail, theft of a Rolex watch, two frauds by false representation and two counts of making an untrue statement …
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MPs have reacted to the news that two Post Offices in Hull & East Yorkshire face closure. The Post Office has released a list of 115 branches that could soon close. The list includes Bransholme Post Office, in North Point Shopping Centre and Bridlington Post Office, in Quay Road. The …
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There’s a major change in the weather from this weekend, as an early winter cold spell arrives bringing the potential for disruption for some next week. To begin with, high pressure remains in charge, bringing cloudy conditions for many with the possibility of fog overnight. Tomorrow is a similar day, …
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A fraudster used other people’s names to obtain a passport and provisional driving licence, a court has heard. John McKinney, 42, also stole mail with chequebooks while working as a Royal Mail postman to write himself cheques to “stay afloat” while struggling financially. McKinney, of The Glebe, Cubert, appeared at …
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© Jorg Hackemann By Ian Putzger Americas correspondent 14/11/2024 Airfreight traffic in and out of Mexico keeps growing, buoyed by international carriers increasing capacity into the market. The updraught is also attracting resurrected carrier Mexicana, which recently signalled plans for cargo flights. Statistics from Mexico’s civil aviation authority show a …
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With just under six weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to one of its most special customers, Santa. For over 60 years, Royal Mail has been helping to make Christmas wishes come true by sending children’s letters to the North Pole. Now …
Read More »John, McKinney, 42 formerly of the Newquay area, appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentence on Thursday, November 14 after pleading guilty to making a false statement to obtain a driving licence, possession of an identity document with intent to deceive, perverting the course of justice, theft of mail, theft …
Read More »The cabinet at Brighton and Hove City Council has approved to grant a leasehold of the site at Patcham Court Farm at a meeting this afternoon. The lease will be for a term of 250 years of the site to Royal Mail for the provision of a 4,145sqm delivery office. This …
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An urgent meeting is being sought with Royal Mail over concerns about disruption to postal deliveries in the Derry area. Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy, who is calling for the meeting, said he has previously raised with Royal Mail concerns that parcels are being prioritised over letters with the result that …
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