Sunderland Echo Postwoman burned deliveries on a barbecue after struggling with workSunderland EchoBut five months into her employment, Royal Mail launched an investigation after residents on her round complained their post had not arrived. The 25-year-old, who suffers from depression, admitted she had not been delivering letters and instead had … More: continued here
Deliveries suspended as posties in row over pavementsexpressandstar.comPost has not been delivered to a Staffordshire estate for four weeks in a stand-off with Royal Mail over the poor state of the pavements. Royal Mail bosses suspended deliveries to four roads in Penkridge after a postman tripped on an uneven footpath on … More: continued here
Independent Online Sell-by stamps on food are now lawIndependent OnlineThe new food labelling regulations, which finally came into force on March 1, make it compulsory for food manufacturers to put date stamps on food, with the exception of a few items, such as honey; unprocessed, unpacked meat and fresh produce; …and more » More: continued here
When Fred Smith started FedEx in 1971, the company nearly didn't make it because of the spike in fuel costs related to the Arab oil embargo. That experience led Smith to turn FedEx into one of the leaders in looking for alternatives to power its vans, trucks and jets. More: continued here
David Jones turns down eBay strategy – here are three ways it could workSmartCompany.com.auDavid Jones is turning down offers from online retailers left and right, with eBay Australia the latest company to have its helping hand rejected after the department store giant released a detailed plan for its “omni-channel strategy” last week.David Jones shuns eBay…
How to access VAT free Royal Mail online postageTameBayby Chris Dawson It's the 2nd April today and Royal Mail business tariff price increases have come into effect and don't forget that many services will also attract VAT. If you haven't already done so you'll probably want to adjust your postage prices … More: continued here
Fujitsu stamps authority on supercomputersElectronicsWeekly.comFujitsu is stamping its authority on the world of supercomputers, with the official start-up of Oakleaf-FX at the University of Tokyo. The machine is a Fujitsu PrimeHPC FX10 supercomputer, based on an enhanced version of the technology within Fujitsu's …and more » More: continued here
Familiar face wraps up careerNew Philadelphia Times ReporterKathy Irwin is retiring this week from the New Philadelphia Post Office after 30 years as a clerk. By Joe Wright Regular customers of the New Philadelphia Post Office, at 210 N. Broadway, probably have become familiar with Kathy Irwin. More: continued here
After nearly 30 years, Kathy Irwin will retire as clerk at the New Philadelphia Post Office on Tuesday. More: continued here
Need a used car? New York has some to sell youElmira Star-GazetteThe state has placed other items for sale on its eBay store, but this will be its first time offering cars. / GANNETT ALBANY — New York is getting into the used-car business. The state Office of General Services will be selling more than…