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 …and more » More: continued here
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
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 this page to a friend,…
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
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. …Sticking with 'Lady'New York PostThe…
The Guardian Unsolved: 2009 raid on murder post officeThe Northern EchoA YEAR before the murder of Diana Garbutt, an armed robbery was reported at Melsonby post office. Sub-postmaster Robin Garbutt told police two men, one brandishing a gun, threatened him and left with more than £10000. …Post Office murder: Killer was "calculating and deceptive" say…
Royal Wedding expected to be First Class, as Will and Kate get their own stampsScottish Daily RecordThe Royal Mail collectibles have been rolling off the presses ready for their release today, the Queen's birthday, and will be available at all Post Office branches across the UK. Produced with the approval of the monarch and involvement…
Stolen mower seen up for sale on eBayBurton MailA GARDENER did a double take when his lawnmower was stolen — then appeared for sale on eBay three days later, a court has heard. James Milner had given up hope of tracking the machine down and was checking the internet for a … More: continued here
The Unites States Postal Inspectors’ Office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever vandalized and burglarized the small post office. More: continued here
BRIEF: Post office busy on tax dayTMC NetApr 19, 2011 (The Union-Recorder – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — MILLEDGEVILLE — The lobby of the Milledgeville Post Office stayed busy Monday afternoon with customers hoping to beat the 5 pm closing time. …and more » More: continued here