The opening of the Estero post office on Three Oaks Parkway has been delayed until mid-December. More: continued here
Read More »Couple stunned as snail mail arrives 40 years late – Aberdeen Press and Journal
Couple stunned as snail mail arrives 40 years lateAberdeen Press and Journal, UK –7 minutes agoMr McCook, 58, a dairy worker, said: “Two of the letters came in a plastic Royal Mail bag, the kind they use if letters are damaged. … More: continued here
Read More »Stamps & Coins: Gold coins are solid collectible but hard to find (The Sacramento Bee)
Last week, I responded to a question from a reader who asked whether it’s time to buy or sell gold. I’m not a psychic, so I couldn’t answer definitively other than suggest to take profits if you need them or don’t if you don’t. Given circumstances of the past week, …
Read More »FedEx, UPS could benefit if DHL cuts U.S. ground delivery (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
As the German parent of struggling shipper DHL prepares to release third-quarter results, analysts and industry observers predict Deutsche Post AG will announce major changes at DHL, though it’s unclear whether those changes would affect a deal DHL has been working out with rival UPS. More: continued here
Read More »Fair Schedule (The Post and Courier)
The Coastal Carolina Fair runs through today at the Exchange Park on U.S. Highway 78 in Ladson. Parking is free. Admission at the gate is $5 for children and $8 for adults. Admission includes entertainment. Ride tickets and hand stamps are extra. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps get seashells theme (The Star)
KUALA LUMPUR: Beautiful seashells that can be found on Malaysian shores will feature on a set of stamps and first-day cover to be issued on Tuesday. More: continued here
Read More »First class tribute to Great War dead – Belfast Telegraph
Hell Mail First class tribute to Great War deadBelfast Telegraph, United Kingdom –59 minutes agoRoyal Mail and the Royal British Legion joined forces to produce the sheet, explains the Legion's organiser in Northern Ireland Bill Craig. …Armistice Stamp And Postal War HeroesHell MailArmistice Stamp Gets NI Launch4ni.co.ukYOUR VIEWS: What does the poppy …
Read More »Shetland delivery beats local post – Oxford Mail
Shetland delivery beats local postOxford Mail, UK –23 minutes agoThe hospital paid for the letter to be sent recorded delivery, but a Royal Mail spokesman said this should not have affected the arrival time. … More: continued here
Read More »Why Gordon Brown must give the Post Office Card Account to Royal Mail – Telegraph.co.uk
Why Gordon Brown must give the Post Office Card Account to Royal MailTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –5 hours agoDespite almost universal opposition, the Government's programme of post office closures has been deadly effective. By Alan Duncan MP, Shadow Business …Government under fire over threat to Post Office card accountguardian.co.ukUp to 6000 Post Offices …
Read More »Harrow School and council's post office partnership – Harrow Times
Harrow School and council's post office partnershipHarrow Times, UK –59 minutes agoBy Jack Royston » THE leader of Harrow Council has confirmed there are plans to take over the running of a Post Office. If the current proposals go ahead … More: continued here
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