Photo by Brett Jordan from Pexels A local postman has criticised his Royal Mail bosses after claiming they have been told to prioritise parcel deliveries instead of first class mail. The ‘postie’ who wished to remain anonymous, branded the move “disgusting”. He claimed everything from Christmas cards to hospital appointment …
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The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Royal Mail staff at a Manchester depot hit by a major coronavirus outbreak could not get tested for four days after England’s mobile testing programme – previously run by the army …
Read More »Four new Greater Manchester coronavirus cases take total to 18 as first cases in Manchester itself are confirmed
Four new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Greater Manchester today including the first three in Manchester itself, taking the total in the region to 18. The Manchester Evening News understands that one of the confirmed cases is a Royal Mail worker. The Department of Health today said that as …
Read More »Man taken to hospital following Ancoats crash involving BMW and Peugeot
A man has been taken to hospital following a collision involving a BMW and Peugeot in Ancoats. Oldham Road has been sealed off following the collision, which took place near to the Royal Mail sorting office. Police have said one man has been taken to hospital by the ambulance service. …
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