Shop could become new post officeThis is SomersetRoyal Mail is investigating the possibility of locating a Post Office Local in the retail unit at Phoenix Way which is currently occupied by Chocolate One. The unit is owned by Yvonne Dutton, who opened the shop three years ago. More: continued here
Woman pleads guilty to food stamp abuseKXXV News Channel 25By Christine McCarthy WACO- A Waco woman accused of Unlawful Use of Food Stamp Benefits pleaded guilty in the McLennan County Courthouse Wednesday. Joycelyn Dobbins, 39, signed a judicial confession, admitting to abusing her Lone Star card. More: continued here
Daily Mail Woman resorts to eBay in attempt to find jobDigital Spy UKAn unemployed woman has resorted to using eBay in an attempt to find a job. Deborah Bowen decided to put an advert up on the auction website last Friday (February 17) after struggling to find steady work. She was made redundant two years…
Royal Mail reveals its Britons of Distinction – but can you name them?MSN News UK (blog)A new series of stamps has been issued, celebrating individuals from science and technology, architecture, politics and the arts who have all made a major contribution to British society. The Royal Mail is calling them "Britons of Distinction". More: continued…
Daily Mail triple kidney swap as three people donate organs to strangers to save a loved oneDaily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter A former guest-house owner has been given a new lease of life after taking part in a rare three way kidney swap. Jacinta Ormerod, 58, received a new kidney after her husband donated his…
Kansas City Star Families tackle Food Stamp Challenge, eating on $4.50 a dayKansas City StarThe Lenexa family is taking part in the Food Stamp Challenge. For years, the Schreck family has tried to help feed hungry people. They've hauled canned goods to food drives and volunteered at food kitchens. Dad has taken the oldest child…
Reynolds Center Reuters digs to determine what's really behind post office closingsReynolds CenterThe US Postal Service cited the Internet as a reason behind the closure of 3830 post offices. But Reuters reporters Cezary Podkul and Emily Stephenson found Internet usage wasn't the case in areas surrounding most of the offices slated to close. More: continued…
More Sacramentans using California's food-stamp programSacramento News & ReviewBy Seth Sandronsky Enrollment in the state's food-stamp program is woeful. But a new report shows that the numbers are trending upward—and that Sacramento is leading the charge. Low-income county residents who take advantage of CalFresh, or the …and more » More: continued here
News roundup–Peacocks, Royal Mail, Wiggle, moreCatalogue e-businessRoyal Mail has announced its proposed new contract prices, due to come into effect on 2nd April. If approved by the regulator Ofcom, the new prices will see the price of business mail rise up to 20 percent and direct-mail prices increase by up to 5 …and more » More:…
Flintshire postmen to swap bikes for vansThe Leader – Wrexham & Flintshire newsPedal-powered rounds from the Royal Mail depot in Queensferry are being axed for health and safety reasons and will be replaced by deliveries by van. Connah's Quay councillor Brian Dunn, who has run Wepre Post Office for 20 years, said: “People still ……