Awards for first class posties (icWales)
A trio of Royal Mail postmen are each due a special delivery for first class service to their respective communities. More: continued here
A trio of Royal Mail postmen are each due a special delivery for first class service to their respective communities. More: continued here
Bangalore: England’s star batsman Kevin Pietersen will lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in the forthcoming Indian Premier League. More: continued here
MA foundation holds auction on eBayThe Almanac Online, CAMenlo-Atherton's Foundation for the Future is holding its second "MA on eBay" auction and public bidding begins today (March 22). You have until March 29 to bid on your items and there is something for everyone. Up for bid are vacation homes, parties, … More: continued here
Rain, snow and sleet won’t stop the mail, but a bad economy might. More: continued here
The collection was displayed at the National Postal Museum from May 2006 to March 2009. WASHINGTON, DC.- The Benjamin K. Miller Collection of the New York Public Library had not been seen by collectors or the public since 1977 until it was displayed at the National Postal Museum from May 2006 to March 2009. “Rarity…
Anger over plan to close Royal Mail officeBasingstoke Gazette, UKBy Ben Ellery » A FIERCE campaign is being mounted by Whitchurch residents following Royal Mail’s announcement that the town’s delivery office will close. Locals are up in arms at the decision to close the centre, in Church Street, … More: continued here
OVER 100 postal workers marched through Corby on Saturday to demand the resignation of local Labour MP Phil Hope for his failure to support the campaign against Royal Mail privatisation. More: continued here
BBC News Labour revolt could delay Royal Mail sell-offTelegraph.co.uk, United KingdomThe Government could delay plans to sell a stake in Royal Mail amid fears that private bidders might not offer enough cash, The Sunday Telegraph has learned. By Alastair Jamieson and Patrick Hennessy, Political Editor Postal union leaders believe the …Protest over Royal Mail sell-offBBC NewsRoyal…
Rates are up due to post office schemesDaily News & Analysis, IndiaWhat is still holding interest rates above 8% is the fact that post office savings schemes like National Savings Certificate VIII and Public Provident Fund offer 8%, along with tax benefits. The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme offers 9%. … More: continued here
Post office branches put up fight for their viabilityTimes Online, UKRepresentatives of independently run post office branches will warn the Government today that the network will not survive any more closures. The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) will press ministers to step up efforts to introduce new … More: continued here