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A second worker at a separate office in London said that after 36 years of postal work, 2020 had been “the worst so far”. “It’s not in their interest to make sure people get their birthday cards, Christmas cards, and hospital appointments compared to tracked items,” he said. “But these …

Prince Charles visited a Cirencester museum today (Friday, December 18) where he spoke of his fascination with archaeology. The Prince of Wales visited the recently opened Stone Age to Corinium Gallery at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester, Gloucestershire which features a displays which depicts the story of life in the …

During an exclusive interview with the Telegraph in October, Mr Williams said: “We have challenges, but we have a fantastic opportunity here too in the growing customer demand for parcels. If we can adapt our business quickly enough, we will be well positioned to meet our customers’ demands. “If we …

Prince Charles appeared in high spirits today as he met with postal workers dressed in festive costumes while visiting a Royal Mail office. The Prince of Wales, 71, wore a turquoise face covering as he made the visit to the delivery office in Cirencester to meet with staff about their …

A community has been left “upset” after a postbox dating back to the reign of George V was stolen. North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after the postbox was removed from a wall in the Gwynedd village of Llanfachreth. It has been in place for around a century before …

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates for Christmas this year. The combination of greatly increased uptake of online Christmas shopping, in no small part driven by the recent lockdown, and the ongoing covid restrictions mean that all delivery companies are experiencing exceptionally high volumes this year. Receive newsletters …

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 …