Tag Archives: Cambridgeshire

The Post Office has confirmed plans to shut down 115 branches, a move that could potentially lead to the loss of 1,000 jobs. The branches under threat may be transferred to retail partners or postmasters, or they could face closure. Have your say! How will the planned Post Office closures …

A former historic post office and telephone exchange in Wisbech has been put on the market. The building, on Bridge Street, is listed at an asking price of £4.5 million. The post office building is Grade II listed and reportedly dates back to 19th century. According to Historic England, it …

A Cambridge Post Office will be reopening its doors later this month. The branch, based at the University of Cambridge’s West Hub, confirmed the news in a letter sent to customers. The venue first opened in September 2022 and is one of many in and around the city centre. However, …

Chesterton Post Office has closed until further notice after its postmaster resigned. Customers were informed of the news in a letter on Friday (May 10). The branch, on High Street, has reportedly been shut since the beginning of the month. It was recently the target of a break-in at the …

Crash caused ‘large diesel and oil spillage’ The crash involving two lorries on the A14 earlier today caused a diesel and oil spillage, National Highways has said. Cambridgeshire Police led the response to the crash, alongside the East of England Ambulance Service, Northamptonshire Police, National Highways, and the Environment Agency. …

Thefts of post boxes have been reported in eight places in Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire Police had asked members of the public to contact them with any information. A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said thefts have been reported in Ramsey, Huntingdon, Old Hurst, Wistow, Ely, Aldreth, Wilburton, and Haddenham. They said: “We’re asking …

Thousands of Royal Mail workers are set to strike during two of the busiest online shopping days – Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The strikes are ongoing disputes over pay, jobs and working conditions by the Communication Workers Union (CWU). During two days that are known to take online retail …

Royal Mail has named several Cambridgeshire postcodes likely to experience delays to the delivery of their post this week due to Covid-related problems. The postal service has said several areas across the country are likely to be affected by delays due to “resourcing issues, associated self-isolation and safety measures.” It …