Royal Mail have announced several changes to the special delivery guaranteed services due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve put together what you need to know. When did the changes come into effect? The change came into effect on Monday, September 28, and impacts the 9am and 1pm guaranteed …
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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The COVID-19 pandemic casts its shadow over a budget that doesn’t rock the boat. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady says she believes it’s a responsible budget, under the circumstances. “It’s certainly a hold-the-line budget. We’re in the middle of a pandemic,” said Coady. But the numbers show …
Read More »Four postal workers test positive for coronavirus at Liverpool delivery office
Four postal workers have tested positive for coronavirus at a Merseyside delivery office, Royal Mail has confirmed. The staff members, who were all working at the Woolton delivery office on Woolton Street, are ‘recuperating’ after testing positive for the virus. A spokesperson for Royal Mail confirmed the office had undergone …
Read More »Editorial: A soft spot for the Postman
The post was delivered twice on weekdays, once on Saturday. … Henry VIII — not my favorite royal — to thank for establishing the Royal Mail in 1516. Source link
Read More »It’s a bugs life: New stamps celebrate pollinating insects
By Press Association 2020 Royal Mail stamps A new set of six stamps is being released celebrating insects which pollinate plants in the UK. Royal Mail said the collection explores bees and butterflies and other “often overlooked” important pollinators such as moths, beetles, hoverflies and wasps. (Royal Mail/PA) (Royal …
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TODAY is CWU Count Me In Action Day, when our reps, activists and members from all over the UK will be standing up and telling BT “No to compulsory redundancies! No to downgrading of terms and conditions.” Were it not for the awful circumstances of 2020, we would be marching, …
Read More »Royal Mail confirm major changes to Special Delivery guarantee delivery times
Royal Mail have announced several changes to the special delivery guaranteed services due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve put together what you need to know. When did the changes come into effect? The change came into effect on Monday, September 28, and impacts the 9am and 1pm guaranteed …
Read More »Robert George Holiday – Reading Chronicle
HOLIDAY Robert George known as Bob Passed away peacefully on Sunday 20th September 2020, aged 85. Former Royal Mail postman for over 40 years. Reunited with Sylvia. Much loved Dad, Grand-Dad and Great Grand-Dad. Due to COVID restrictions the funeral and flowers will be close family only. Donations in memory …
Read More »Royal Mail make major changes to Special Delivery guarantee delivery times
Due to the coronavirus pandemic Royal Mail has made changes to the special delivery guarenteed services. The change came into effect on Monday and impacts the 9am and 1pm guaranteed services. Royal Mail will be delivering Special Delivery letters and parcels later in the day. No longer will a Special …
Read More »Man seriously injured after being punched and kicked in the face in Salisbury
A man was seriously assaulted following an argument in Salisbury last week. Police were called to the incident outside the Royal Mail depot in Fisherton Street at around 5.20pm last Monday (21 September). Two men were seen having an argument before the victim was allegedly pushed to the floor and …
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