One worker at Bath’s Royal Mail delivery office has tested positive for coronavirus. Royal Mail have confirmed today (October 5) that they have undertaken an extensive clean of the building. They have also confirmed that the office in central Bath is working as normal. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “Royal …
Read More »Prankster goes to the drive-thru in a coin-operated children’s ride fitting with a mobility scooter
Hilarious footage shows a businessman driving around his hometown to the amusement of passersby – in a miniature replica of Postman Pat’s Royal Mail van. Prankster Alton Tyrell, 40, from Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, has delighted locals with his fun-loving antics after buying a coin-operated children’s ride and welding it to …
Read More »Britain’s Royal Mail unveils black mailboxes to celebrate Black History month
By: Trends Desk | New Delhi | October 2, 2020 6:44:37 pm The mailboxes installed to celebrate the black history month will remain in place until the end of October. British postal service Royal Mail unveiled four black mailboxes to mark the start of Black History month and they honour …
Read More »Royal Mail Paints Post Boxes Black at Four Locations in Britain to Honour Black Citizens
The year 2020 has been significant for social justice movements, particularly for Black Lives Matter movement. The massive protests across the United States and in some parts of Europe once again highlighted the systemic racism present in the countries. To honour the sufferings of Black people, a few post boxes …
Read More »Council hit back at millionaire accountant who lost bitter planning battle over his man cave
Astonished residents across the Forest of Dean were stunned to receive anonymous letters in the post accusing their local council of “false and fraudulent cost claims”. This week Royal Mail posties delivered envelopes containing five page mailshots which claimed top barristers and lawyers were launching a mass action against the …
Read More »Activists criticise ‘tokenistic’ efforts after rebrand of Royal Mail postboxes | World news
Tokenistic gestures are being made in place of real-world action to improve the lives of black Britons, activists have complained, after Royal Mail marked Black History Month by dedicating four postboxes. The boxes were painted black and turned into billboards celebrating the stories of four prominent black people, including Sir …
Read More »Black History Month: UK postboxes change colour to honour Black Britons – art and culture
Four of Britain’s distinctive red postboxes have been painted black and gold and adorned with images by or of illustrious Black Britons, in a novel way of celebrating Black History Month. One of Britain’s most recognisable symbols, red pillar boxes appear on countless postcards and souvenir items, while tourists can …
Read More »Beloved Burton Royal Mail worker dies at just 43
A moving tribute has been paid to a much-loved mother and Royal Mail worker who has died at the age of just 43. The instantly recognisable red Royal Mail vans lined Ashby Road in Burton forming a special guard of honour as Louise Mortlock made her final journey to Bretby …
Read More »Staff member at Grimsby’s Royal Mail office tests positive for Covid-19
A member of staff at Royal Mail’s Grimsby delivery office has tested positive for Covid-19. Royal Mail said the member of staff is now recuperating at home, and that everything is being done to keep people as safe as possible. The building has also been extensively cleaned since the positive …
Read More »Four postal workers test positive for coronavirus at Liverpool delivery office
Four postal workers have tested positive for coronavirus at a Merseyside delivery office, Royal Mail has confirmed. The staff members, who were all working at the Woolton delivery office on Woolton Street, are ‘recuperating’ after testing positive for the virus. A spokesperson for Royal Mail confirmed the office had undergone …
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