Stamp carries whiff of Oz – The Age

Stamp carries whiff of OzThe AgeAROMATIC stamps infused with eucalyptus oil will give mail deliveries a distinct Australian scent when released later this month. The printer of the stamps said the scent was most likely to freshen up the musty files of stamp collectors for decades. …and more » More: continued …

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Major expansion planned for FedEx Ground in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN — FedEx Ground plans to make a major expansion to its Champaign hub over the next year, a company spokesman told The News-Gazette this week. The expansion in the Apollo Subdivision in north Champaign could lead to an increase in jobs, though the company hasn’t specified how many. read …

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12. FedEx agrees to pay $8M to US over late deliveries

WASHINGTON (AP): The US Justice Department says FedEx Corp. will pay $8 million to settle allegations that company couriers falsely blamed increased security since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks for delivery delays on packages to the government. More: continued here

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Eight Merseyside Police gun crime officers suspended – BBC News

Mirror.co.uk Eight Merseyside Police gun crime officers suspendedBBC NewsIt follows allegations that three officers sold items seized during a raid on eBay, and the discovery of a photo showing officers messing around during another raid. The officers are facing a misconduct investigation by the force's professional …Gun police suspended over …

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Post offices fear closure in Royal Mail sell-off

Government plans to sell off the Royal Mail could lead to the closure of more than 9,000 post offices, according to a new report. Related Stories First-time buyers save for five years Workers taking less days off sick Consumers hit by network switch Brighter sales fail to lift high street …

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