Xerox has taken the wraps off an ambitious product roadmap in production printing that includes entering the labels market and a new B3 sheetfed inkjet dubbed “the Canon killer”. Speaking at this week’s Future of Xerox Production Print event in Uxbridge, chief revenue officer Jacques-Edouard Gueden stated: “What we are …
Read More »Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
Royal Mail executives will be called to Parliament to answer questions about issues with the firm’s letter delivery service, the BBC has learned. The Business and Trade Committee had given Royal Mail two weeks to respond to allegations, reported by the BBC, that parcels were being prioritised over letters, resulting …
Read More »Priestwood: Calls for answers over postbox removal
Peter Swallow, MP for Bracknell, said the decommissioned postbox on Windlesham Road in Priestwood has now been out of service for three months. The box was removed as part of Royal Mail’s transition to digital postboxes, which has already led to replacements at two other sites in the area. MORE: …
Read More »Southend NHS letters ‘missed’ as Royal Mail delays reported
Paul Collins, Lib Dem councillor for Eastwood Park, revealed numerous residents have raised concerns over not receiving post on time or at all. He says some of the concerned residents are suffering from cancer and other serious health problems, who rely on NHS letters to keep them informed about upcoming …
Read More »Royal Mail launches parcel lockers in Northern Ireland
Royal Mail has launched its first parcel lockers in Northern Ireland, as part of its strategy to give customers as many options as possible for collecting, sending and returning parcels. The new lockers provide 24/7 access in convenient, high-footfall locations, including Royal Mail delivery offices and third‑party retail sites. They …
Read More »Royal Mail: The Argus readers react to Shoreham post delays
As previously reported, Royal Mail confirmed a “short period of higher sickness absence” at the Shoreham delivery office. A spokesman for Royal Mail said: “The local delivery office has experienced a short period of higher sickness absence, which has placed pressure on operations and led to some temporary delays. “However, …
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AndrewLAWTONPeacefully at rest on Tuesday 24th February 2026, whilst in the care of The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, following a long illness bravely borne, Andrew, formerly of Kidsgrove, aged 61 years. A much loved son of the late Pauline and Derek, a dearest brother to Philip and Mandy, brother-in-law to Tracy …
Read More »Why Queen Mary 2 is the only true cruise liner left
Although vacation vessels of the modern age are technically “cruise ships,” Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is the world’s only remaining true ocean liner in active service. Launched in 2004 as the flagship of the Cunard Line, QM2 was designed by naval architect Stephen Payne to succeed the prestigious Queen Elizabeth …
Read More »Somerset-based artist illustrates new Royal Mail stamps
ROYAL Mail has announced a new range of botanical rose stamps created by a Somerset based artist. This limited release of her work includes 10 watercolour collectible stamps of wild and blooming roses. Chosen by Royal Mail, acclaimed botanical artist Marie Burke was asked to illustrate the stamps. Based in …
Read More »Martin Clunes’ planning row finally ends as bombshell decision reached | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Martin Clunes has lost his four-year battle over a planning dispute to stop a permanent Travellers’ site being built near his home. The actor, known for his role in Doc Martin and, most recently, Wuthering Heights, has been in a battle for years, along with other neighbours near his property …
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