Royal Mail’s free scheme allows people to replace their old items Stamps need to have this specific feature to avoid the fee(Image: Milos Ruzicka via Getty Images) Anyone holding onto a stash of old stamps should take a closer look before sticking them on letters and cards. If these stamps …
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Isobel Saunders says clearing her dad’s name has stirred emotions Twenty-five years ago, Tom Millward lost his livelihood, his home and his good standing in the community when he was convicted of embezzling thousands of pounds from his post office in Norfolk. He did not live to see the dawning …
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Ministers have confirmed that all 11,500 Post Office branches across the UK will be retained, following a period of uncertainty and public concern over potential closures. The decision reverses an earlier proposal outlined in a government green paper last summer, which had suggested removing the 11,500-minimum branch requirement for the …
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Created: Feb 24, 2026 12:39 PM (Updated: Feb 24, 2026 12:39 PM) Scheduled for reopening: the Mangrove Bay Post Office (File photograph) A West End post office is expected to reopen in May after refurbishments and restocking supplies, the Government said today. Construction of the Mangrove Bay Post Office is …
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Royal Mail is launching a six-month trial at selected Post Office locations. Mia O’Hare Senior Spare Time Reporter and Sophie Law Deputy Editor Spare Time 11:07, 21 Feb 2026 Royal Mail is launching a six-month trial of 24/7 parcel lockers at selected Post Office locations(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) Royal …
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A vital Post Office service has returned to Woolwich after a new branch officially opened on Powis Street. The branch, located inside Stationeries & Gifts at 102 Powis Street, was opened by Manish Garg, a postmaster with nearly 20 years of experience. Mr Garg runs two other branches in Eltham …
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Post Office has taken delivery of the first of its new-build Cash and Valuables in Transit (CViT) vehicles, marking the start of a nationwide fleet upgrade designed to strengthen high street banking services while cutting emissions across its supply chain. The CViT team in Swansea received the keys to three …
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The Royal Mail is hosting a trial that will change how Brits send and return parcels. James Rodger and Eilidh Farquhar Trainee Trends, Showbiz and Lifestyle Writer 12:23, 14 Jan 2026 Royal Mail has announced it is starting a trail to make sending mail easier for Brits.(Image: Rasid Necati Aslim/Getty …
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Experts and campaigners claim “flawed” financial evidence was key at 2011 trial of Robin Garbutt due to the Royal Mail’s discredited Horizon computer system. 15:33, 13 Jan 2026Updated 16:57, 13 Jan 2026 A postmaster jailed for life for killing his wife has begged for a retrial based on the new …
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A man has been arrested following a crash involving a stolen Royal Mail van. Marine Drive – the A259 – has been closed due to the incident this evening which is being investigated by police. Sussex Police has since issued a statement about what happened. Read more Updates as police …
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