KCRG Munson: Frustration spreads as list of dying post offices grows in IowaDesMoinesRegister.comThe post office was to close in February, but was spared when the city bought the building. / CHRISTOPHER GANNON/REGISTER FILE PHOTO The Postal Regulatory Commission solicits public comments — whether on post office closures, proposed rule changes …
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Yorkshire Evening Post Jail for West Yorkshire postman who hid 20000 parcels in his homeYorkshire Evening PostA POSTMAN who had almost 20000 packages hidden in his home when it was searched by Royal Mail investigators has been jailed for 16 months. Matthew Robinson, 35, hoarded the undelivered mail at his …
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The Random Forest Beer festival brings cheer to Royal WeddingBirmingham Mailby Vicky Farncombe, Birmingham Mail A ROYAL knees up will be taking place at The Public – as it celebrates the best of British by combining Royal Wedding celebrations will its annual Beer Festival. Now in its third year, the …
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COMMEMORATIVE stamps to mark the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton are going on sale today, just over a week before the big day. More: continued here
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A YEAR before the murder of Diana Garbutt, an armed robbery was reported at Melsonby post office. More: continued here
Read More »Car crash halts operations at city post office – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Car crash halts operations at city post officeRochester Democrat and ChronicleEmergency personnel move the driver of a car that ran into the Dewey Station Post Office at Lexington Avenue on Tuesday. The female driver was distracted when she drove into the building, police said. TINA YEE/staff photographer / TINA YEE/staff …
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MURDERER Robin Garbutt was “calculating and deceptive” as he lied about killing his wife and invented a story about an armed robbery, police have said. More: continued here
Read More »Aylsham-area stamps slip-up for Broadland MP Keith Simpson – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Aylsham-area stamps slip-up for Broadland MP Keith SimpsonNorfolk Eastern Daily PressA couple who forked out £1.36 to pay the postage on an un-stamped envelope addressed to their home were annoyed to find it contained election literature from Broadland MP Keith Simpson. To send a link to …
Read More »Gifts stolen in raid on mail office – Oxford Mail
Gifts stolen in raid on mail officeOxford MailBURGLARS broke into a Royal Mail delivery office before fleeing with parcels and letters – including children's Easter presents. Raiders targeted the East Oxford Delivery Office in Ledgers Close, Littlemore, and got away with an …and more » More: continued here
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The Guardian Statue of Liberty Postage Stamp Features Las Vegas ReplicaCheapOair (blog)The United States Postal Service admitted error after printing 3 billion postage stamps bearing the image of the Statue of Liberty. The error? The stamp doesn't actually feature the likeness of the famous Lady Liberty in New York Harbor. …
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