SPECIAL REPORT: Weymouth post office closure shock
WEYMOUTH’S main post office has closed down suddenly amid a dispute over non-payment of rent. More: continued here
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In ailing Maine city, strict food stamp rule wins favor – Boston Globe
Boston Globe In ailing Maine city, strict food stamp rule wins favorBoston GlobeMost people who receive food stamps have jobs, albeit low-paying ones, and LePage's move affects about 12,000 people in the state. For those in Calais (pronounced Cal-las), a remote city of 3,000, meeting the work requirements could prove particularly … More: continued here
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Thieves ‘Fish’ for Mail in Post Office Collection Boxes – Post-Periodical
Post-Periodical Thieves 'Fish' for Mail in Post Office Collection BoxesPost-PeriodicalMaiko took his letter inside the post office at Sherman Way and Jordan Avenue and reported it to the clerk. He was told people have been using glue to steal mail. Stacia Crane, a public information officer for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, said … More:…
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Controversy Simmers over Putting Corporate Sponsors and Celebrities on Stamps – AllGov
Controversy Simmers over Putting Corporate Sponsors and Celebrities on StampsAllGovWith the advent of e-mail and electronic bill paying, fewer Americans are using stamps these days. But some of those who still revere the art form of stamps are concerned that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is trading heritage for profit in … More: continued…
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Milton Keynes to get temporary Royal Mail parcel sort centre for Christmas – CitiBlog (blog)
Milton Keynes to get temporary Royal Mail parcel sort centre for ChristmasCitiBlog (blog)Milton Keynes will be getting one of the ten temporary parcel sort centres Royal Mail is opening for the busy Christmas period, it has been announced. The parcel sort centres are being set up to sort a significant proportion of the parcels Royal…
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‘Customers preferred Flipkart,Ebay for Diwali online shopping’ – Jagran Post
Jagran Post 'Customers preferred Flipkart,Ebay for Diwali online shopping'Jagran PostNew Delhi: Customers preferred to purchase new products on internet from e-commerce giant Flipkart, followed by eBay India, HomeShop 18, Amazon India, Snapdeal and Shopclues, as per a survey conducted by brand and customer management firm …and more » More: continued here
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Pensioner forced to walk two miles to pick up her post after Royal Mail stops … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Pensioner forced to walk two miles to pick up her post after Royal Mail stops …Daily MailThe Royal Mail is refusing to deliver post to a house after a postman claims he was bitten by one of the Queen's favourite dogs. The postman says he was attacked by a corgi belonging to homeowner…
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Temporary Royal Mail sorting office for Christmas in Milton Keynes – Milton Keynes Citizen
Milton Keynes Citizen Temporary Royal Mail sorting office for Christmas in Milton KeynesMilton Keynes Citizen“The use of additional parcel sort centres has proved extremely successful over the past three years. They are now an integral part of Royal Mail's substantial financial commitment in additional resources at Christmas to handle the festive mail bag as … More:…
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Postman says he was bitten by pensioner's CORGI
Jean Parker, 75, of Gosport, Hampshire, is adamant her pet would do no such thing. She is furious at the Royal Mail for witholding her post and wrongly accusing her corgi, Leo. More: continued here
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‘Customers preferred Flipkart, Ebay for Diwali online shopping’ – Financial Express
Financial Express 'Customers preferred Flipkart, Ebay for Diwali online shopping'Financial ExpressCustomers preferred to purchase new products on internet from e-commerce giant Flipkart, followed by eBay India, HomeShop 18, Amazon India, Snapdeal and Shopclues, as per a survey conducted by brand and customer management firm Akosha. "When it …and more » More: continued here