Royal Mail could axe Saturday second class deliveries in parts of UK including Nottingham

Royal Mail could reduce postal services across various UK towns and cities in a significant overhaul. The company’s plan includes discontinuing second class deliveries on Saturdays in Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Darlington, Hull, London, Nottingham, Salisbury, and Winchester. Other areas affected include Antrim, Stockton-on-Tees, Hexham, and Scunthorpe. A six-month trial could …

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Details on Great Britain’s 2025 stamp program

By David Hartwig Great Britain’s Royal Mail announced details on the first eight issues of its 2025 commemorative stamp program. A Jan. 14 issue celebrates the British sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, which ran the first of three series starting in November 1994. In the show, the female vicar Geraldine …

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Cromer could get new cycle shop as plans lodged with council

The plans, submitted to North Norfolk District Council, propose converting the empty former locksmiths at 10 Bond Street, Cromer, into a local hub and meeting place for cyclists.  The shop would be called ‘route 30 cycles’. READ MORE: Cromer council accused of being ‘undemocratic’ over tax raise proposal The disused shop on Bond Street (Image: Google)READ …

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Fascinating glimpse into history of Post Office in Largs

Largs and District Historical Society have acquired a day-to-day journal containing correspondence in relation to the post office dating back to the first half of the 20th century. The information contains a detailed insight into the management of the Royal Mail in Largs from 1904 until 1947. The first record of …

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