When was the last time you got a timely GP appointment, HMRC bothered to answer your call or a letter you sent arrived on time? The sad reality is that everything in this country takes far too long. Whether it’s the NHS, Royal Mail, HMRC or DVLA, Britain has almost …
Read More »Royal Mail in hot water over delivery change and households say ‘it’s atrocious’
Royal Mail has come under fire from raging households – for delivering post less than ONCE a week. Royal Mail customers have told This is Money how hospital letters, birthday cards and parcels are missing in delays ad they get mail as infrequently as just once a fortnight. “It’s absolutely …
Read More »Calls to move Royal Mail postbox after man falls over
Residents are calling for a postbox to be moved after an elderly man fell over while trying to use it. The postbox, situated along Lynher Drive in Saltash, is currently positioned on a slope which leads up to Bishop Cornish School. However, resident Dianne Shorthouse has described its location as …
Read More »Locals demand Royal Mail move postbox from ‘dangerous’ slope after 86-year-old man slipped while trying to send a letter
Locals demand Royal Mail move postbox from ‘dangerous’ slope after 86-year-old man slipped while trying to send a letter Residents of Lynher Drive in Saltash, Cornwall, say the location is hazardous By Sukhmani Sethi Published: 13:13 EDT, 16 October 2023 | Updated: 13:17 EDT, 16 October 2023 Locals in Cornwall …
Read More »Anger at Royal Mail as Somerset coastal village sees ‘sporadic’ postal service
Villagers in a Somerset coastal village say they have been left without a functioning postal service – with some only getting mail once every three weeks. People living in Kilve say getting their letters has become ‘a nightmare’ after their usual postie went off sick at the end of September. …
Read More »Bristol’s oldest man celebrates landmark birthday
The world’s oldest Bristolian has turned 107 today, after a lifetime where he has seen the city transformed, as well as two world wars and five Kings and Queens of England. Today, October 14, is Leonard John Howes’ birthday. Like many men his age, though there are not quite so …
Read More »Drink-driving postie sacked for crashing Royal Mail van in Hanley
Postie Christopher McKechnie crashed his works van into a stationary car while over the drink-drive limit. The 34-year-old drove the Royal Mail van into a Range Rover in Bucknall New Road, Hanley, at 10.40pm on August 11. Police found McKechnie sat in the driver’s seat when they arrived and could …
Read More »Woman knew something was ‘odd’ when she only got two birthday cards
Residents on two south Liverpool streets claim they haven’t had post in weeks resulting in them missing important information like hospital appointments and ballot papers. The ECHO has been approached by residents from a number of south Liverpool streets who claim they have not had regular post since the middle …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Stock Price Crosses Below 200-Day Moving Average of $208.38
Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG – Get Free Report) shares crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 208.38 ($2.55) and traded as low as GBX 196.90 ($2.41). Royal Mail shares last traded at GBX 207 ($2.53), with a …
Read More »John Lewis hires Martin Gafsen who led Royal Mail’s push into housing
“With an extensive and valuable property portfolio, we have an important role to play in ensuring it continues delivering value for the long term benefit of customers and Partners for generations to come.” John Lewis wants to build 10,000 rental homes by 2030 and wants 40pc of profits to come …
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