Colchester residents give stories on Royal Mail delays

After the Gazette published an article regarding an alleged 10-day wait for post across areas such as Berechurch and Shrub End, we asked our readers for their thoughts. Many made reference to missing important letters and even a Christmas card which was delivered a month after December 25. Momo Humble …

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New stamps to celebrate Hornby model railways

Royal Mail is issuing a set of 12 stamps to celebrate the world of Hornby Model Railways. Frank Hornby, the inventor of Meccano, produced his first clockwork Hornby Series trains in 1920, followed in 1929 with the first models representing real British locomotives. The stamps also depict the model of …

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