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She helped pave the way for the Allied victory in European skies, at the same time blazing a trail for women’s rights and equal pay. But Maureen Dunlop – one of a pioneering group of women pilots who flew fighter and bomber aircraft during the Second World War – took …

Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps depicting migratory birds, exploring the spring and summer bird visitors to the UK. The 10 featured birds have been illustrated for Royal Mail by Irish ornithologist Killian Mullarney, one of Europe’s best-known bird artists, whose work has featured in the Collins Bird …

The elderly could be left out of pocket and isolated by an impending shake up of the postal system, campaigners have warned. First-class stamp prices will rise by 10p to 95p while second-class ones by 2p to 68p, as of next week. The previously state-run institution is also phasing out …

The firm is encouraging customers to use up their existing stamps but they will be able to swap any old ones with the new barcoded versions from March 31 via a Freepost address. The announcement follows a successful national trial last year. At the time, Mr Landon compared the change …

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 …

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 …

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AS coronavirus restrictions prevents many of us from seeing our loved ones this Christmas, many of us will be relying on the Royal Mail to deliver our cards to loved ones. But the postal service is warning that a huge surge in demand due to the pandemic is likely to …

Comet Halley’s 1986 return Comet 1P/Halley, known to most as Halley’s Comet, is perhaps the most famous short-period comet in history — its return time of 76 years has allowed some people to view this once-in-a-lifetime event twice. Although it’s named after astronomer Edmond Halley, records of the comet date …

You will have to agree, when home quarantining and travel restrictions has been the order of the year, it would be a great idea to get your fill of travel with postcards and stamps. Philatelists and postcard hoarders cannot brag enough about the thrill you get from collectng these. But …