Tag Archives: Royal Mail

S trikes by Royal Mail workers will go ahead in the days before Christmas after their union said the company had turned down an offer of negotiations to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said its members will walk out on Friday 23 …

A crash near a Royal Mail depot is causing delays in Bristol this afternoon. Traffic is building up on Gloucester Road, outside the Royal Mail in Filton this afternoon. There are reports of a bus and a car involved in a collision. BristolLive have contacted Avon and Somerset Police for …

With Christmas just days away, many of us will be frantically caught up in the last-minute shopping rush, whether it’s ordering gifts, sending cards or buying supplies. But time is fast running out to make sure deliveries arrive on time – and you’ll probably have to fork out for express …

Christmas is upon us once again and for many that will mean a last-minute rush to ensure there are plenty of presents for all of their loved ones. While shops will be busy with people buying Christmas gifts and food, online shopping will also receive a boost. But if this …

What is the last date to send Christmas cards and parcels via Royal Mail? Royal Mail is urging customers to “allow plenty of time” for posting items this year. If you want cards and presents to arrive by Christmas Day, you should post 2nd class items at the latest by …

A Bath charity fears the effect of postal workers’ strikes on donations to its Christmas appeal. Julian House supports vulnerable people in the city who are experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, learning disabilities or rejoining society after being released from prison. Yet, donations to its Christmas fundraising campaign have slumped this …

Gifts ‘were stolen by delivery driver and sold at car boot sale’, angry customer claims Missing packages from delivery firm Evri reportedly appeared at car boot sale A mother claims her Evri delivery driver’s wife took a van of packages to sell Evri, formerly Hermes, changed its name this year after …

As postal strikes continue and the backlog grows, Royal Mail warns customers that “services will be affected” and you may be entitled to some compensation if you are still waiting for post. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) who are responsible for sorting, collecting and delivering mail have already …

Gift givers looking to get their cards and presents to family and friends before Christmas only have days to send them. Royal Mail announced a timeline for people to post their mail earlier this month as planned strike action has disrupted its services this Christmas. The deadlines for sending items …

A gift set here and some wrapping paper there. While some of us like to plan weeks in advance for the big day, some of us love a last-minute rush to get everything. But if you’re doing the last, or all, of your Christmas shopping online this year, be wary …