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It’s not quite commonplace yet to see Amazon parcels whizzing through the air on drones, and the idea still seems a bit like something out of the futuristic show, Jetsons. And that’s probably what people thought when the idea was first floated to transport London’s post via the London Underground. …

A number of parked cars had their tyres slashed in Somerset over Christmas. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incidents which happened overnight between December 24 and December 25 in Flax Bourton. Avon and Somerset Police say the incidents took place on Church Lane, Orchard Close, Post Office Lane, …

People living in and around Perth are having to wait several weeks for some items of post to be delivered to their homes, local MP Pete Wishart has told the PA. The Perth and North Perthshire MP says the delays are causing “significant issues” for householders and businesses across his …

Link to this page: https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/1162/33571 Home   |   The Socialist 12 January 2022   |   Join the Socialist Party Subscribe   |   Donate   |   Audio  |   PDF  |   ebook A Royal Mail depot, photo JB   (Click to enlarge) Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) members in the Royal Mail delivery office in Invergordon, north of …

On the surface Birmingham has a lot to offer – but have you ever wondered what lies beneath? Most shopping in the city centre will be unaware a haunting 400m tunnel runs below their feet. Specifically, if they’re standing inside or near The Mailbox – now a shop, bar and …

The Rolling Stones are celebrated in new postage stamps by Royal Mail. credit: Image provided by Royal Mail This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Rolling Stones, and Britain’s Royal Mail is celebrating the iconic rock group’s special milestone with a set of postage stamps. Due …

The Royal Mail has announced that it is experiencing delays to its service in 90 postcodes across the UK, with 21 of these in London. The delays have been caused by ongoing staff shortages due to the pandemic, the spread of Omicron causing forcing more and more people into isolation. …

Royal Mail delivery offices in Lanarkshire have been impacted by staff shortages today due to workers self isolating. The offices most impacted across the county are East Kilbride (G74, G75 and G79), Larkhall (ML9 and ML10), Motherwell (ML1) and Uddingston (G71). Absence rates have spiked due to the rapid spread …

Britain’s Royal Mail will celebrate The Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary with a new stamp series featuring scenes from the legendary band’s worldwide performances. Royal Mail said Tuesday it will issue a special set of 12 stamps “as a tribute to one of the most enduring rock groups of all time.” …

A special set of stamps is being issued to celebrate The Rolling Stones, Royal Mail has announced. The 12 stamps will be a tribute to the band, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, having been formed in London in 1962. Eight of the stamps will feature images from some …