Since April 25, customers have been unable to use Hallowes Crescent Post Office, off Hayling Road near South Oxhey, as it underwent a project to modernise its offering. After reopening at 1pm today (May 3), the “new-style branch” will open daily with significantly earlier opening hours and much later closing. Hallowes …
Read More »14 new Coventry area Royal Mail parcel lockers opened in UK first – full list
Royal Mail parcel lockers have opened in and around Coventry in a UK first. The postal service has launched a new partnership with global parcel locker operator Quadient, which will sending and receiving parcels more convenient. The move means Royal Mail customers will have access to parcel lockers for the …
Read More »A hug for the niece! Smiling King Charles is embraced by Zara Tindall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show just days after monarch returned to official public duties following cancer diagnosis
Zara Tindall gave her Uncle Charles a big hug today as the King made a surprise appearance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show while his cancer treatment continues. Zara beamed as she saw Charles at the event in Berkshire during what was his third engagement in four days – while …
Read More »Ex-Post Office lawyer denies ‘covering up’ knowledge of IT problems | Post Office Horizon scandal
A former Post Office lawyer has denied “covering up” knowledge of problems with the Horizon IT system after a public inquiry heard that he “sat on” an email highlighting IT bugs, which was not disclosed to the criminal trial of a pregnant post office operative. Jarnail Singh, the former head …
Read More »Post Office investigators saw Horizon victims as ‘enemies’, inquiry told | Post Office Horizon scandal
Post office operators who blamed the Horizon IT system for cash shortfalls in their branches were viewed by the state-owned company’s investigators as “enemies of the business”, a public inquiry has heard. The Post Office inquiry has seen part of a draft report prepared in 2013 by investigators at the …
Read More »Post Office lawyer ‘covered up’ flawed prosecution of pregnant subpostmistress
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A former top Post Office lawyer knew of bugs in the Horizon IT system which resulted in account discrepancies days before legal proceedings …
Read More »Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, says business minister
The postal service put forward proposals in April that would see a reduction in second-class letter deliveries Business minister Kevin Hollinrake has said Royal Mails six-day delivery service must continue ( Image: PA Archive/PA Images) A business minister has said that Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must be maintained, amid …
Read More »Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, says business minister
In the Commons on Thursday, Kevin Hollinrake urged Royal Mail to abandon its plans to reduce the service. Royal Mail’s six-day delivery service must continue, a business minister has said, as the group proposes cuts. The postal service put forward proposals in April that would see a dramatic reduction in …
Read More »Royal Mail celebrates Peppa’s 20th anniversary with new stamp collection
The main set of eight stamps feature images of Peppa and her friends and family, while an additional four stamps, presented in a separate miniature sheet, depict Peppa’s party. Since 2004, Peppa Pig has been delighting and charming viewers of all ages, and today Royal Mail reveals images of 12 …
Read More »Peppa Pig stamps issued by Royal Mail to mark anniversary
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 20th anniversary of popular children’s TV series Peppa Pig. Royal Mail revealed images of 12 new stamps featuring Peppa and her friends and family. Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog, Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, Grandpa and Granny Pig …
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