A new solar-powered postbox that can take small parcels is set to be introduced in Burnham-On-Sea by Royal Mail. The pillar box in Burnham’s Rectory Road has been sealed off in black plastic with a poster stating it is ‘out of service: automated system coming soon.’ Royal Mail says it …
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Fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand Fabulosa has strengthened its management team with the appointment of senior marketer Sara Hassan as head of brand. Hassan has successfully led strategic marketing campaigns for several major names including most latterly, Arighi Bianchi – a leading independent home furnishing retailer where she held a …
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Around 17,000 Sri Lankan postal workers are continuing indefinite strike action they began on Sunday over 19 demands. The nationwide walkout which involves all ranks, apart from sub-postmasters, has virtually paralysed the country’s postal services. Postal workers marching towards Presidential Secretariat, in Colombo, on August 19. The striking postal workers …
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The ‘phantom parcel’ scams are sweeping the nation and it’s crucial to be aware of them. If you have any doubt about the authenticity of a message, contact the company directly(Image: Getty) We’re all acquainted with that restless excitement while waiting for a delivery to turn up. Whether it’s that …
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A knitted seagull has been stolen from a handmade postbox topper, leading to a threat of police action from the yarnbombers who created it. Residents living in the Blackwell area of Darlington are used to their red Royal Mail box being anything but ordinary – as it commonly dons a themed, hand-knit …
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Two post offices in North Tyneside have complained about Tory leaflets which bring their future in to question Palmersville Post Office on Meadowfield Terrace.(Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Local Conservatives have been accused of misleading communities over the future of two post offices in North Tyneside. Post office workers have rebuked party …
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Residents living in the Blackwell area of Darlington are used to their red Royal Mail box being anything but ordinary – as it commonly dons a themed, hand-knit topper. The most recent creation from the town’s yarn bombers has a Cornish theme – with a Cornish pasty, a Cornish flag and a …
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One of the UK’s biggest high street brands has made the decision to leave one of Derby’s busiest shopping streets – something which a councillor says should serve as a “flashing red warning light”. Costa Coffee confirmed it would be leaving its unit on the corner of East Street and …
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By David Hartwig An Aug. 14 stamp issue from Great Britain’s Royal Mail features two new country, or regional, definitive stamps for Scotland. Royal Mail offers the Scotland country definitive stamps valued at the first-class rate (currently £1.70) and the second-class rate (currently 87 pence). While these stamps represent Scotland, …
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We all know the feeling of eagerly awaiting a delivery, whether it’s a special occasion outfit or a much-needed household item. The countdown begins the moment you click ‘order’. So when a text message from ‘Royal Mail’ pops up saying your parcel requires a £2 customs charge, you probably won’t …
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