Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, on the road between Darley Dale and Matlock, is the hamlet of Two Dales. It’s a typical leafy place that appears to be largely quiet apart for a babbling brook that snakes its way through the village, under fields, driveways and between houses. There is …
Read More »Royal Mail bringing in huge change to stamps next to the Queen’s head
The Royal Mail has been a staple in the United Kingdom for over 500 years and in that time it has undergone many changes. Royal Mail is preparing to make another one by introducing a barcode on future stamps. The new design was trialled over the past couple of months …
Read More »Pressure grows on Government to expel Russian Ambassador from Ireland
Pressure is growing on the Government to expel the Russian ambassador, as protests continued today in Dublin against the invasion of Ukraine. On Saturday afternoon, dozens of protesters once again gathered outside the Russian Embassy on Orwell Road in Rathmines to call on Russia to end the attacks on Ukraine. …
Read More »Post Office management should be ‘named and shamed’ in public inquiry says former postmaster
Post Office management who were involved in the wrongful conviction of more than 700 sub-postmaters should be named as a public inquiry gets underway, according to one of the victims of the scandal. Tom Hedges, 68, worked as a postmaster in Skegness and was fired from his job as sub-postmaster …
Read More »Royal Mail is hiring posties in Leicester – here’s what it pays
If you’re looking for a career that delivers, the Royal Mail is hiring here in Leicester. The postal service is searching for part time staff for Delivery Postperson roles, with driving. But you need to be upbeat, fit, organised, resilient, flexible, and love the outdoors. For more jobs news from …
Read More »Popular Coventry postie couple who met on their rounds retire after 67 years of service
A much-loved Coventry postman and woman, and couple, are retiring after 67 years of combined service. Couple Dave Blanche (41 years a postman) and Sue Waring (26 years a post lady) have always covered the Ash Green post round together. In fact, they met on the post rounds, and are …
Read More »Controversial Beluga Bar in Leatherhead still has a Post Office counter at end of bar
One of Surrey’s newest restaurants is also now one of the country’s most unusual post offices – with stamps, caviar and cocktails sold under the same roof. By day, 1-3 High Street in Leatherhead is a post office, but by night it becomes glitzy sushi bar and restaurant, Beluga. It …
Read More »Outdoor gym kit and petanque pitch to be installed next to Witherley play park
Outdoor gym kit and a petanque pitch are to be installed in the playing fields in Witherley, near Hinckley. The new additions will be sited next to the children’s play park, on Witherley Memorial Playing Field, on the corner of Post Office Lane and Church Road. The amenities will include …
Read More »Royal Mail plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Receives Average Recommendation of “Buy” from Analysts
Royal Mail plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Rating) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the twelve brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to …
Read More »Commemorative coins and stamps created for Birmingham 2022
Birmingham 2022 will see commemorative coins and stamps released as part of an exclusive licensing deal. CGF Partnerships and Birmingham 2022 have signed a licensing deal with The Royal Mint and Royal Mail to produce the once in a lifetime pieces. Royal Mail has a long history of issuing stamps …
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