Porridge celebrated via Royal Mail stamps

Thursday 29th August 2024, 10:57am A set of eight special Royal Mail stamps are being released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of prison sitcom Porridge. The stamps feature pictures of the characters and also some of the show’s famous quotes, including Fletcher’s “born free, till somebody caught me” and Mr …

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Orkney drone mail delivery service gets extension

Skyports Drone Services and Royal Mail are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their drone delivery service in Orkney, Scotland by announcing it has been extended until at least February 2026. The Orkney I-Port project is the first UK commercial drone delivery service to be implemented on a regular basis under …

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Trafford pushes ahead with Stretford resi

A 53-home scheme could be built on the site of the former Royal Mail sorting office that was demolished in 2020. Working with RJK Consulting, Trafford Council has lodged early-stage plans that outline its intentions for a 2.3-acre site on Lacy Street. Trafford’s vision for the site is 53 homes …

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Prison comedy Porridge officially first class

The Royal Mail is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic BBC TV prison comedy Porridge with a new series of stamps issued today (29 August). The eight stamps include memorable quotes and scenes featuring some of the most popular characters in the sitcom, including Fletcher, Godber and Mr Mackay …

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