Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman from the Essex border has recalled hand-delivering turkeys, kippers and last-minute gifts for Christmas as his record 60 years comes to an end this festive season. Robert Hudson, 76, known as Rocky, from Leyton, started his Royal Mail career in December 1964 when he was …
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Robert ‘Rocky’ Hudson began work at the age of 16 (Picture: Royal Mail) Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman began hand-delivering presents when he was just 16 – and has shared the most unique ones he’s handled over the years. Robert ‘Rocky’ Hudson, 76, has handled countless parcels after beginning his …
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A scandal has been unearthed in Britain where the Royal Mail managers seemingly faked deliveries in order to inflate their bonuses. As per a report in The Telegraph, postal workers were told by their bosses to record packages as “attempted deliveries” without knocking on people’s doors. While the parcel would …
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I always thought being a postman would be quite relaxing. Walking around listening to music, talking with the local community and enjoying being out in the elements. On day one I found out I couldn’t be more wrong. From the moment I stepped in the door I was swept off …
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These are tough times for believers in privatisation. The travails of the privatised water companies, particularly Thames Water, don’t need to be repeated this close to Christmas – no one wants to be put off their festive lunch with details of raw sewage pumped into rivers by over-paid executives. And …
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Ahead of Christmas, Royal Mail has released crucial information for people looking to send parcels and presents across the UK at the last minute. The postal service is advising: “Please try to arrive at least an hour before the Post Office closes. No later than 4.30pm even if the Post …
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By FRANKIE ELLIOTT FOR MAILONLINE Published: 19:55 EST, 22 December 2024 | Updated: 20:11 EST, 22 December 2024 Royal Mail have stopped sending post to a couple after a postman was allegedly bitten by one of their cats. Alastair and Lucy Humphreys, from Great Cornard, Suffolk, received a letter last week …
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A Penzance-based artist thought she was getting a cold call when she was asked to submit sketches for Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps. The country’s postal service stamps feature some of the UK’s most spectacular cathedrals, including Edinburgh, Liverpool, Armagh, Bangor and Westminster. The stamps were illustrated by Penzance-based illustrator, …
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Which shops are open on the day? (Picture: Akira Suemori/Shutterstock) A small number of shops will be open on Christmas Day this year for incredibly last minute shoppers. But don’t get your hopes up for big purchases, as almost all stores will be closed on December 25. Major supermarkets will …
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Make sure to check the opening times before you dash out to the Post Office over Christmas (Picture: Shutterstock) If you need to send off any last minute Christmas cards or presents time is running out to get to the Post Office. You might need to go out to the …
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