‘Get off your bikes, postmen’ – Knutsford Guardian

'Get off your bikes, postmen'Knutsford GuardianKNUTSFORD'S posties have been told to ditch their bikes in a move Royal Mail bosses have said will result in a 'modernisation' of the service. Royal Mail has told its postmen they must deliver post by van instead of using a bicycle. … More: continued …

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Manchester pilots new postboxes – Manchester Confidential

Manchester pilots new postboxesManchester ConfidentialROYAL MAIL has announced a pilot scheme to be introduced in Manchester to transform post boxes into interactive email stations to promote the reduction of paper correspondence. We're thinking this might provide an on-street water cooler moment as … More: continued here

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Pawcatuck responds to food-stamp cutbacks – TheDay.com

Pawcatuck responds to food-stamp cutbacksTheDay.comBeginning today, an estimated one out of four households that use food stamps will see their benefits cut by an average of $10 to $18 a month. The cut comes as consumers face rising prices at the supermarket, a trend that is expected to …and more » …

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Suspected food stamp fraud leads to three arrests – HeraldNet

Suspected food stamp fraud leads to three arrestsHeraldNetSnohomish County store owners are part of separate investigations into money laundering and trafficking in food stamps. By Rikki King, Herald Writer EVERETT — Federal investigators joined local police Thursday in raiding two Snohomish County stores, …Everett Market Owner Arrested In Food Stamp …

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