26/12/07 – Thanks for helping save post officeLouth Today, UK –1 hour agoEDITOR – We are delighted to confirm Brackenborough Road Post Office has been saved from closure by the Post Office after completion of the public …26/12/07 – Appalled by locals' lack of interest over post officesLouth Todayall 2 news articles …
Read More »Post Office closure concern (Dumfries & Galloway Standard)
THE WORLD’S oldest working post office closed on Thursday leaving people unable to collect pensions and send mail after the man who runs it was jailed for two months. More: continued here
Read More »Lothian MSPs back Glasgow games stamps (The Scotsman)
LOTHIAN MSPs have backed calls to issue a commemorative set of stamps to celebrate Glasgow’s victory in securing the 2014 Commonwealth Games. More: continued here
Read More »Bette Davis honoured on US stamps (The West Australian)
A face that will tease you, and please you and perhaps unease you is coming to American post offices next year, it’s those Bette Davis eyes. On the 100th anniversary of her birth the great actress will be honoured on a US commemorative stamp, the 14th in the Legends of …
Read More »Bette Davis featured on new 2008 stamps – Charlotte Observer
Bette Davis featured on new 2008 stampsCharlotte Observer, NC –48 minutes agoBy RANDOLPH E. SCHMID AP Writer AP Photo This handout image provided by the US Postal Services shows a 2008 postage stamp honoring Latin Jazz. … More: continued here
Read More »Lothian MSPs back Glasgow games stamps (Edinburgh Evening News)
LOTHIAN MSPs have backed calls to issue a commemorative set of stamps to celebrate Glasgow’s victory in securing the 2014 Commonwealth Games. More: continued here
Read More »Rate climbs 5.5 percent for FedEx freight trucks (Contra Costa Times)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx Corp. announced a general rate increase of 5.5 percent Wednesday for its FedEx Freight trucking division. The demand for freight shipping is “severely restrained” by the weak national economy, the company said, noting the 6 percent drop in less-than-truckload shipments More: continued here
Read More »Bette Davis, baseball, flags featured in 2008 postage stamps (KOIN News 6 Portland)
WASHINGTON (AP) – What do Bette Davis, flags and baseball have in common? They are all going to be honored with U.S. postage stamps in the new year. 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary actress’ birth. More: continued here
Read More »Unabashed dash for cash – Edmonton Sun
Unabashed dash for cashEdmonton Sun, Canada –1 hour agoFor the truly jaded gift recipient, eBay Canada has issued a press release titled "The Art of re-gifting – tips and tricks for getting the most from your …Post holiday re-sales find a niche onlineOttawa Citizenall 4 news articles More: continued here
Read More »CAB offer post office help – Wiltshire Times
CAB offer post office helpWiltshire Times, UK –3 hours agoBy Katie Adams NORTH Wiltshire Citizens Advice Bureau is offering help to anyone affected by the post office closures. The six-week consultation period …Post Office petition is counted inicSeftonandWestLancsPost office petitions could be ignored by bossesThe Argus.co.ukall 4 news articles More: continued here
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