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Royal Mail and the Scottish Government are slow with deliveries

Edward Mountain. Receiving letters and parcels before midday has been the expectation for many up and down the country for generations. However, the Royal Mail’s restructuring plans are set to drastically change delivery times altogether. The company now wants posties to start their working day later and therefore finish later. …

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Postal vote application deadline for Buckie by-election

PEOPLE living in Buckie are being reminded of the deadline for registering to vote by post in the upcoming by-election. The deadline for postal votes applications in the Buckie by-election has been announced. Voters will be asked to select a new councillor to represent them, and the list of candidates …

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What have postage stamps done for you philately?

The Postie Notes column by Pete Malone You may have noted that stamps now are larger and include a barcode. This is to prevent stamps from being reused and to protect the income of Royal Mail. Pete Malone columnist It struck me how much stamps have changed over the last …

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