But so was Royal Mail. It was not invented to provide services such as tracking, for example, in an age where people generally distrust the post and want to know where their parcel has got to. Rivals with sleeker technology, mainly FedEx, DHL, Evri, DPD and Amazon, are outcompeting it, …
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A fire broke out at a local Royal Mail delivery office overnight. Crews from Fareham and Cosham were called to the blaze in a storage roll cage at an industrial site on Mill Road, Gosport, at 12.25am on New Year’s Day. Firefighters extinguished the fire, which had spread to the …
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Royal Mail Plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Free Report)’s stock price gapped down prior to trading on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $8.50, but opened at $8.06. Royal Mail shares last traded at $8.06, with a volume of 1,150 shares changing hands. Get Royal Mail alerts: Sign Up …
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Make sure to check the opening times before you dash out to the Post Office over Christmas (Picture: Getty Images Europe) A deluge of season’s greetings, cash-filled cards and thank you notes made Christmas 2025 a busy time for the Post Office. You might also need to go to the …
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THE First Minister has sought answers from Royal Mail bosses over lengthy post delays which have seen people in Inverclyde miss NHS appointments. The issue was recently raised at the Scottish Parliament by Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan during First Minister’s Questions. Mr McMillan outlined the problems faced by constituents after …
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The Royal Mail, in its wisdom, has decided to change the name of postmen as part of a reinvention of the delivery service and to try and attract more women to the job Postman Pat is dead… well the ‘man’ part is at least(Image: PA) Postman Pat has been packed …
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An East Lancashire MP has said that issues faced by Royal Mail are “systemic” following a pre-Christmas visit. Andy MacNae, MP for Rossendale and Darwen, visited the sorting officers after hearing concerns from constituents ahead of Christmas, the Royal Mail’s busiest period of the year. He said it was clear …
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By CHRIS HASTINGS Published: 19:28 EST, 27 December 2025 | Updated: 19:34 EST, 27 December 2025 Postman Pat and his ilk have been given their marching orders. The Royal Mail is advertising for ‘postpersons’ to deliver the nation’s letters and parcels. The company is using the gender-neutral term to make …
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ROYAL Mail has revealed its Christmastime calendar, letting customers know when posties are putting their feet up over the festive period. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re wondering exactly when a postponed present or late letter is going to finally arrive at your doorstep. Sign up for The …
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Kath was officially appointed on Christmas Eve in 1975 Kath Acklam is marking 50 years as postmistress at Ottringham Post Office(Image: Post Office) A popular East Yorkshire postmistress is today celebrating an incredible 50 years in the role. Kath Acklam has been at the helm of Ottringham Post Office since …
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