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 …
Read More »Exact date Cambridge Post Office will reopen after four-month closure
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, …
Read More »Cambridgeshire Post Office closed until further notice after postmaster resigns
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 …
Read More »Live updates as multi-vehicle crash closes A14 in Cambridgeshire
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. …
Read More »Stolen post boxes reported in Cambs leads to police call for information
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to strike during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail disruption: The Cambridgeshire postcodes facing Royal Mail Covid delays
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 …
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