New York Times Prince Charles to attend D-Day ceremonyThe Associated PressLONDON (AP) — Prince Charles will attend this week's 65th-anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings, royal officials said Tuesday, in an attempt to defuse a cross-Channel spat over France's alleged failure to invite his mother, Queen Elizabeth II …Humiliation for Brown as Prince Charles agrees…
Police investigate apparent suicide at post officeGaston Gazette, NCGastonia Police are investigating an apparent suicide this morning at the post office annex on the 1800 block of South New Hope Road. "One of the employees is inside dead from a gunshot wound," Gastonia Police Sgt. MB Lari said. … More: continued here
Stamp of celebrityTimes of India, IndiaNone other than the humble postal stamp makes sure that a celebrity will be remembered long after s/he is no more. Recently, the legendary actor Audrey Hepburn was back in the news with a rare postal stamp of hers being auctioned off for $ 93800. … More: continued here
Historic Des Moines gas station offered for sale on eBayDesMoinesRegister.com, IAThe East Village group that purchased the historic 1933 service station at 203 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines and moved it to a nearby parking lot has put the building up for sale on eBay at an asking price of $26000. The listing went up…
EBay seller pleads guilty in golf equipment counterfeit operationWorldGolf.com, AZEBay seller, Warren Fondrie, formerly of Vass, NC, plead guilty in Moore County (NC) Superior Court on April 14, to 12 counts of selling counterfeit golf equipment. Fondrie was charged with criminal use of counterfeit trademarks by North Carolina … More: continued here
Dales happy to be a Stamp after NFL attempt fell shortVancouver Sun, CanadaSaturday, when the Stamps open their 2009 training camp at McMahon Stadium, Dales will begin his quest not only to help the Stamps claim back-to-back CFL championships, but also to top a 2008 campaign that was the finest of his professional career. ……
Royal mail loses sign appealSalisbury Journal, UKBy kirsty barton » ROYAL Mail has lost an appeal to have an illuminated poster display within its sorting yard on Fisherton Street because it would be distracting to drivers. The company put forward their planning application for the 6.3m by 3.3m sign … More: continued here
Monument to Cardiff's postmaster of poetryWalesOnline, United KingdomPOST offices are closing across the country, we're promised part-privatisation of the Royal Mail– you have to wonder what George Fardo would have thought about it all. And if you're wondering who George Fardo was, time for a reminder. He deserves one. … More: continued here
Church rescues the post office – COMMENT ON THIS STORYScarborough Today, UKBy Sophie Barley A SCARBOROUGH church has saved the day after offering to provide a new home for a village post office. Cloughton Post Office, which closed last May, could re-open at St Mary's Church, in Mill Lane, in August if permission is granted. ……
South London Press Today London postal workers support strike callPersonnelToday.com, UKThe Communication Workers Union did not specify any strike dates, but confirmed that its dispute with Royal Mail over "arbitary" job cuts would lead to industrial action, potentially this month, after 65% of those ligible to vote participated in the …Lambeth posties take a stand and…