At a time of national emergency, workers in the NHS, care, education and retail sectors are rightly getting the recognition they deserve. But postal workers are among the unsung heroes who continue to battle lockdown Britain and deliver mail to residents across Nottinghamshire. From touching doors, gates and mail to …
Read More »Decision to seal post box in Eastwood is ‘ludicrous’, says councillor
A councillor has said the decision to seal a post box is ‘ludicrous’. The post box, in Hill Top, Eastwood, was taped off by Royal Mail, leaving locals baffled as to why they couldn’t use it. Conservative councillor Michael Brown, who represents Greasley at Broxtowe Borough Council and has an …
Read More »‘Furious’ postal workers on strike over ‘unfair’ dismissal of worker
Around 70 postal workers protested outside a Nottingham delivery office on Tuesday (October 1). The workers, who met outside Glaisdale Delivery Office, have vowed to fight for justice in response to the “unfair dismissal” of one of the workers. As well as the national ballot taking place, members at the …
Read More »Police could not keep up with ‘racing’ off-duty postman – even when going 155mph
An off-duty postman was driving so fast police could not keep up with him as he raced another driver at up to 155mph. Father-of-two Daniel Grantham’s “two minutes of madness” began when he was goaded by a stranger in another car. A police officer gave chase from junction 26 of …
Read More »New parcel postboxes launch in Nottinghamshire – where they are and how they work
A series of new parcel postboxes have been launched across Nottinghamshire. A total of 32 parcel postboxes have been installed in various locations, including Arnold, Newark and Mansfield, across the county. The new postboxes mean residents can now send parcels without having to visit a post office. According to Royal …
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