THE First Minister has sought answers from Royal Mail bosses over lengthy post delays which have seen people in Inverclyde miss NHS appointments. The issue was recently raised at the Scottish Parliament by Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan during First Minister’s Questions. Mr McMillan outlined the problems faced by constituents after …
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The Royal Mail, in its wisdom, has decided to change the name of postmen as part of a reinvention of the delivery service and to try and attract more women to the job Postman Pat is dead… well the ‘man’ part is at least(Image: PA) Postman Pat has been packed …
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An East Lancashire MP has said that issues faced by Royal Mail are “systemic” following a pre-Christmas visit. Andy MacNae, MP for Rossendale and Darwen, visited the sorting officers after hearing concerns from constituents ahead of Christmas, the Royal Mail’s busiest period of the year. He said it was clear …
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By CHRIS HASTINGS Published: 19:28 EST, 27 December 2025 | Updated: 19:34 EST, 27 December 2025 Postman Pat and his ilk have been given their marching orders. The Royal Mail is advertising for ‘postpersons’ to deliver the nation’s letters and parcels. The company is using the gender-neutral term to make …
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ROYAL Mail has revealed its Christmastime calendar, letting customers know when posties are putting their feet up over the festive period. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re wondering exactly when a postponed present or late letter is going to finally arrive at your doorstep. Sign up for The …
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Kath was officially appointed on Christmas Eve in 1975 Kath Acklam is marking 50 years as postmistress at Ottringham Post Office(Image: Post Office) A popular East Yorkshire postmistress is today celebrating an incredible 50 years in the role. Kath Acklam has been at the helm of Ottringham Post Office since …
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An opportunist thief opened the back door of a Royal Mail van while the post man was collecting letters from a post box. Tegan Harker, 20, stole the large parcel on West Lane in central Middlesbrough. When the post man got back into his van on October 27, a warning …
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10 people were arrested and charged as part of a long-running investigation into the gang Jigar Gheewala, Rajul Patel and Bhavik Kotecha were key players in the criminal operation(Image: Leicestershire Police) A criminal gang laundered more than £53 million through Post Office branches across Leicester using a sophisticated operation involving …
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The announcement comes after Royal Mail received a £21 million fine by Ofcom in November, after the company failed to meet its 2024/2025 targets. Only 77 per cent of first class and 92.5 per cent of second class mail was delivered on time, significantly below its targets of 93 per …
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A wave of frustrated customers is taking to social media to query the whereabouts of their letters and parcels 10:30, 22 Dec 2025Updated 16:14, 22 Dec 2025 Royal Mail today issued a new list of impacted postcodes in the south west and UK where deliveries are ‘not guaranteed’(Image: Getty) Royal …
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