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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Rising costs and fewer customers, coupled with Royal Mail issues, have forced the closure of a long-standing village post office. Since announcing that Barrowby Post Office will close at the end of April, postmistress Jennifer Pinner has been overwhelmed by kindness from the village community. Dozens of people have left …
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The first special stamps to feature the King’s silhouette have been released by Royal Mail. Ten stamps – celebrating popular flowers grown in gardens in the UK – are now available to pre-order. The King is featured on the stamps without his crown Described as a ‘significant milestone in British …
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The final set of special stamps to carry a picture of the Queen have been unveiled. The 12-stamp set featuring the National Railway Museum’s Flying Scotsman, which is marking its 100 birthday this year, is extra special as they will be the final collection to feature the late monarch’s silhouette. …
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Industrial action and claims by a Royal Mail staff member of unworkable changes to rounds led to a chaotic postal service in the Bishop’s Stortford area over the Christmas holiday period. Residents reported Christmas cards arriving up to four weeks after they were sent and important letters failing to arrive …
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