A pensioner says she has been left with a big lump on her head after a postman refused to help her up following a fall. Patricia Stewart, 72, shouted for help for around 20 minutes after slipping on ice and hitting her head outside her home. When the distraught gran-of-two, …
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Postal workers could be utilised to check on the wellbeing of the elderly and to deliver prescriptions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has reportedly proposed the idea to the loss-making Royal Mail to build on its advantage of “the fact we own trust on the doorstep”. Royal Mail’s 120,000 frontline …
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The Yorkshire Ripper’s ashes have been sent by Royal Mail special delivery to two of his pals. Peter Sutcliffe’s remains were delivered to his brother Mick after the serial killer was cremated in secret last month. Mick later divided the white powder into two piles before they were boxed up …
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Christmas shoppers have been urged to order online gifts by Saturday December 12 to avoid “delay dismay”. Experts warn leaving it any later risks items ordered using standard delivery not arriving before Christmas Day. Royal Mail acknowledged delays due to “exceptionally high volumes”, with shop closures ramping up pressure. The …
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A young student has been left “with nothing” after scammers using a fake Royal Mail email address stole £2,500 from her bank account. The 21-year-old from Horfield, Bristol, said she was “caught in a moment of weakness” while her account was being maxed-out. The woman, who does not want to …
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High street banks are offering to deliver cash to people’s homes to support those who have been told to self-isolate. Barclays and Tesco Bank have both said customers can get up to £500 delivered to their doors via special delivery if they’re unable to leave their homes due to the …
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With Christmas only a few weeks away now, many Brits will turn to the Royal Mail to deliver cards and presents to their loved ones. But if you’re a Royal Mail customer, make sure you’re on the lookout for a new scam email that’s circulating. The scam email claims that …
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A heavily pregnant mum-of-two “star jumped” in front of a high speed train after discovering her unborn baby girl could have a deformity, an inquest heard. Royal Mail worker Zdenka Yabani, the wife of a church minister, spiralled downhill after a scan of her unborn daughter revealed the news that …
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An army of helpers replying to children’s letters to Santa Claus will not be paid a real living wage. The Royal Mail expects these festive elves to get by on £9 an hour – 50p less than the voluntary rate set by the Living Wage Foundation. Kids are invited to …
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Writing to Father Christmas is one festive tradition we can all get behind. For children it makes the event that little bit more special – and parents get a handy list of what the kids are hankering after. The better news is that Royal Mail has a free service where …
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