[ad_1] A snowy scene in Sandwick. Photo: Dave Donaldson. Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to rural areas due to snow and ice. The decision has left homes outside Lerwick without mail deliveries, and country shops are also without the latest edition of The Shetland Times. The paper is normally delivered to rural shops by Royal…
[ad_1] The Forfeiture Committee has been told to strip the honours of individuals involved in the Post Office Horizon scandal. This includes former ministers, civil servants, and Post Office and Royal Mail bosses. A group of Post Office and Royal Mail employees past and present have written to the committee listing the names of individuals who…
[ad_1] The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the third round of base fees for extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR). Defra previously released the first round of pEPR base fees in August, which was met with scathing criticism from the glass industry. In October, Defra published the refined figures…
[ad_1] Netflix has recently added all six episodes of a gripping real-life British crime drama, A Confession, which viewers are comparing to the infamous Post Office scandal. The series features Martin Freeman in the role of Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher and is based on the true story of Wiltshire Police’s investigation into the disappearance and…
[ad_1] Nikki Gaynor talked about battling through chest infections and “awful” weather in order to complete her runs every day after finishing her monumental challenge. The 49-year-old, who works as a postwoman in Newton Aycliffe, is a lead mental health ambassador for Royal Mail and often leaves kindness cards with positive affirmations alongside their mail. Just…
[ad_1] In today’s (Friday, 3rd January) edition of The Shetland Times: First tunnel could be built this decade, says councillor. New Year’s Honours List features five. EXCLUSIVE: Massive hike in coastguard calls to outer isles revealed. Tributes paid to well-respected marine scientist. Second part of Review of the Year. INSIDE: The Shetland Times 2025 calendar. [ad_2]…
[ad_1] Published January 3, 2025 As post-Christmas parcel returns ramp up, the numbers appear to be running higher than a year ago with the 2 January figure up 6.8% compared to the same day last year, home delivery specialist Parcelhero has said. Royal Mail It said around £1.51 billion worth of clothing, electrical goods and…
[ad_1] Plans to restore the character of a postal delivery building have been approved. The Royal Mail Delivery Office, in Church Street, Hadleigh, is set to undergo an ‘overdue’ refurbishment, which includes replacing broken roof tiles, bargeboards and fascias as well as repairing and repainting the existing windows and internal doors. The wall at the…
[ad_1] E-commerce brands have traditionally relied on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as the most cost-effective option for delivering low-weight, low-value goods domestically. Thanks to its vast network supported by federal subsidies, USPS has been able to deliver packages to remote corners of the country quickly and affordably — a service model that wouldn’t…
[ad_1] An appeal was issued for cards to be sent to wheelchair bound Jack Moore who has an array of health issues, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy and complex learning disabilities. Christmas-loving Jack, who is non-verbal fed via a tube, lives with his mum and dad with 24/7 care and help from district nurses. Jack Moore,…