Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! The Postie Notes by Mark Gilbert I was very lucky just after I joined Royal Mail on the Youth Opportunity Scheme in 1994 that a call was made for volunteers to learn how to use the new fandangled computers. At …
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DREW Hendry, MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey, is deeply concerned over the recent suspension of Communication Workers Union (CWU) representatives across the Highlands. In a letter to Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson, Mr Hendry called the suspensions a “grave violation” of workers’ rights and an attack on the …
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A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a single car crash in Elgin on Friday night. The incident took place on the roundabout beside Elgin High Street and the Royal Mail Delivery Office. A car made contact with the roadside barrier, destroying a section of fencing at the …
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A 60-year-old man in UK has received a letter that was posted in 1995, the BBC reported. John Rainbow said he was “shocked” by the delivery as the letter was addressed to a previous house owner. The letter is about family stories dating back to the 1880s, containing childhood memories. …
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The Postie Notes by Pete Malone I am afraid that I have to start this month by apologising. The ink was barely dry on my last column, which regular readers will recall was about how nice it was to drive my route to Kinbrace in cold but not overly wintry …
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Senjitsu Eddie. AS Royal Mail stamps go, they’re sure to turn heads. The latest batch of collector edition stamps pay homage to one of the most revered rock bands of all time – Iron Maiden. Eight of the stamps will feature images of legendary performances over the years and around …
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Royal Mail sorting office in Newry A Royal Mail whistle-blower has alleged “a second class service is being provided for first class postage” saying “staff overtime work is being banned”. The angered Newry worker raised their concerns as they say bags of mail are being brought back to the office …
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Postal workers began further strike action on Thursday morning after Royal Mail tabled what it said was its “final offer”. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said the public would see the “end of Royal Mail as we know it” as 115,000 workers walked out. Strike action is to take place …
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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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RESIDENTS with postal votes for the forthcoming Buckie ward by-election are being urged to return them as soon as possible to avoid Royal Mail strikes. Postal voters in the Buckie by-election are being urged to return their ballots as soon as possible. The by-election takes place on November 3 following …
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