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R oyal Mail has become the first UK parcel carrier to deliver a package with a drone. The landmark delivery was made to a remote lighthouse on the Isle of Mull in Scotland, the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) delivery is the first …

An incredible video has shown the first ever Royal Mail drone parcel delivery arriving at a remote lighthouse on the Isle of Mull. Customer Alexa Kershaw, who is based at Rubha Na Gall Lighthouse, described the new technology as a “game changer” as she received the parcel in the run …

Postal workers at the Royal Mail’s Dumfries sorting office in Great King Street have delivered a first-class service to the Standard’s Christmas toy appeal. They filled a van with toys for all ages which will help us fill the agencies lists. Led by Jamie Hughes, Ross Corbett, and Tony Trainor, …

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 …

The MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis is back at it again, but this time he is urging the public to buy stamps before the price increase next month. Speaking on his ITV show The Martin Lewis Money Show earlier this week, he told viewers to ‘stock up’ before prices inflate in the …

Air Mail: How new letters boss will use DRONES to fly deliveries to remote areas of Britain in overhaul of 500-year-old service Royal Mail executive chairman Keith Williams wants to use unmanned vehicles Trials of the service in remote areas are expected to begin imminently  Also examining putting barcodes on stamps …

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has urged Brits to stock up on stamps in another word of advice to savvy savers. While he normally encourages viewers of his popular show to buy only what they need, he is now encouraging people to buy more to save some serious cash in …

Christmas is traditionally the busiest time of year for the Post Office, and that applies more than ever in 2020. Social distancing measures mean only a limited number of customers are allowed in at a time, which has resulted in spiralling queues outside branches across Bristol. With people returning items …

Who wouldn’t love a surprise gift? After the difficult few months caused by covid-19, one local couple is spreading joy this December by sending out gifts to random addresses across the UK. The Linthorpe pair, who have chosen to remain anonymous, have sent surprise hampers filled with treats, along with …

Royal Mail’s clothing collaboration with Selfridges is being mocked by postal workers reports The Independent. A new fashion collection has been released by Selfridges which sees items made from recycled Royal Mail sacks. The products on sale include jackets, bags, hoodies, t-shirts, mugs and more – however not everyone is …