A postal delivery office has made changes to it’s opening times. Royal Mail’s Newark Delivery Office on Pelham Street have altered the times in which they are open to the public. The office will now be open for a narrow window each day from 8am to 10am, Monday to Friday …
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The annual Jason Ginnelly Memorial Football Match will take place on Sunday. Jason, who worked as a postman, and was actively involved with Holy Trinity football team, both as a player and manager, died in 2017 aged just 42, and his family, friends, team mates and work colleagues pay tribute …
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A Kent town has been revealed as the most dangerous area in the country for dog attacks on postal workers. There were almost 2,000 incidents across the UK last year – five per day – with 65 posties in Tunbridge Wells being set upon by out of control pets between …
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An investigation is being held into a complaint that a postman urinated in front of a home in South Holland. Royal Mail has confirmed that it has received a complaint about the behaviour of one of its staff members. The incident is reported to have happened outside a home in …
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A village post office that is under threat of closure has been given support by MP James Wild. Fraser Lindsay, sub-postmaster at Dersingham Post Office, had written to North West Norfolk MP Mr Wild for help after he received a letter of notice from Royal Mail notifying him that mail …
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Every week we take a trip down memory lane. Our Mercury Memories section is supported by the Stamford Mercury Archive Trust. 25 years ago: May 22, 1998 – Bronwen Salmon, Rebecca Hadley, Toni Merryshaw and Emma South have a splashing time during the opening day of Bourne Outdoor Pool on …
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Rita and Carl Hulme stand with King Charles merchandise at Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop in Essex, Ont., on April 16.Nicole OSBORNE/The Canadian Press When Queen Elizabeth died in September, Carl Hulme happened to be in England – the perfect spot to scoop up commemorative fine bone china, tea …
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Royal Mail issues have left people in a Kent town waiting more than two weeks to receive their post. A number of streets in Snodland, near Maidstone, are having to make do with their mail arriving on an almost fortnightly basis with some having to collect their post themselves from …
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The legend of Robin Hood and his role in English folklore is being celebrated with a new series of Royal Mail stamps. The infamous outlaw is appearing alongside Maid Marian, Little John, Friar Tuck, King Richard and the Sheriff an an exclusive set of 10 illustrated stamps. There are 10 …
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Royal Mail said the joke was “misjudged” after a poster was placed at a delivery office on April Fools' Day telling staff they would receive an 11% … Source link
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