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TRADE unionists slammed Royal Mail bosses today for focussing on “trialling drones, rather than supporting posties” during a Scottish Parliament committee hearing. Royal Mail’s director of operations development, Ricky McAulay, has come under fire for his appearance at the economy and fair work committee this week. Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) Scotland secretary …

Dear brothers and sisters, A No vote is essential to defeat the “Business Recovery, Growth and Transformation Agreement” negotiated behind our backs by Communication Workers Union (CWU) officials Dave Ward and Andy Furey in alliance with Royal Mail. The agreement rubber-stamps all the brutal revisions to terms and conditions imposed …

The use of drones to deliver the post is “definitely worth exploring”, the Royal Mail’s operations development director has told MSPs. Ricky McAulay said the service has already carried out initial trials involving drones on some islands around Scotland and on the Isles of Scilly. While he said drones could …

A couple running a Burton Post Office at the heart of its community have spoken of their sadness as they close their doors for the final time. Winshill Post Office’s last day of trading is today, June 27, with bosses Rupa and Parish Vakharia having been in charge for the …

Royal Mail has issued a warning ahead of a new rule change affecting the posting of letters and parcels. Information cards are being sent out to thousands of homes advising people that “time is running out” and providing a form that can be used to swap old unused stamps. People …

The Scottish Socialist Party is appealing to residents to sign the Rutherglen and Hamilton West recall petition to trigger a by-election so locals can vote for their new candidate. The party selected lifelong socialist and trade unionist, Bill Bonnar, as their potential candidate for the by-election. He will stand as …

The Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) held its latest Zoom meeting Sunday as balloting opened on the Communication Workers Union’s (CWU) pro-company deal with Royal Mail. Delivery, mail centre and Parcelforce workers attended from around the UK. Tony Robson, a writer for the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS), gave the …

The peace and quiet of summer had been shattered for a Cotswolds village that is taking the brunt of a major road diversion following the closure of a small bridge over a river. Buscot Wick on the Gloucestershire border with Oxfordshire is being used by motorists who can’t cross the …

A village’s former Post Office branch could soon have a new use that might ease pressure on overstretched local healthcare services. Charnwood Borough Council has received plans to extend the Anstey Family Dental Centre into the neighbouring building, which was previously a shop housing the village’s Post Office counter. The …

Ten gorgeous gardens are opening in Dulverton for all visitors to enjoy. Dulverton opens its ‘Secret Gardens’ on Sunday, July 2 from 10am to 4.30pm. This is a rare opportunity to visit some of the delightful gardens that are normally hidden away. The gardens are of all shapes, sizes and …