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Inverness Royal Mail delays are causing ‘real and tangible consequences’ for the Highland capital’s businesses, Inverness BID has warned
Byadmin February 12, 2026

[ad_1] Delays and non-deliveries of Royal Mail post are causing ‘real and tangible consequences’ for Inverness businesses (stock image). “Real and tangible consequences” are befalling Inverness businesses because of repeated delays and non-delivery of urgent mail. That’s the warning of Inverness Business Improvement District (BID) after calling for Royal Mail bosses to engage with local…

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Royal Mail lorry recovered after crash near Berriedale in heavy snow that forced closure of A9
Byadmin January 7, 2026

[ad_1] Picture: Peter Sutherland, Golspie The A9 was at a standstill on Tuesday morning as Police Scotland coordinated efforts to recover a Royal Mail lorry that had crashed in snow and ice just south of Berriedale. New images from the scene show the large postal vehicle being rescued on the notorious stretch of road. The…

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Inverness Jobcentre urges jobseekers to consider festive employment as it joins forces with Tesco, Royal Mail, Next, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer
Byadmin October 20, 2025

[ad_1] Jobseekers in Inverness are being encouraged to consider seasonal employment as the festive season approaches. The Inverness Jobcentre, which is working with employers including Tesco, Royal Mail, Next, Morrisons and Marks and Spencer, says seasonal employment can be a valuable opportunity to gain experience, build confidence, and take steps toward long-term career success. Inverness…

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Nairnshire mail delivery issues should be solved in weeks, says Royal Mail
Byadmin June 23, 2025

[ad_1] Royal Mail Mail delivery problems in Nairnshire should be resolved in the coming weeks, an MP has been told by Royal Mail. Last week, The Inverness Courier reported on letters not being delivered in several locations for about two weeks — with residents missing out on medical appointments and invoices as a result. SNP…

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Nairnshire residents raise concerns after major postal delays
Byadmin June 17, 2025

[ad_1] Royal Mail A number of Nairnshire residents have reported not receiving their post for more than two weeks. People living in rural areas such as Glenferness and near Cawdor have raised concerns about a lack of deliveries, with people reporting missing hospital appointments as a result. The matter was raised at last week’s meeting…

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Caution is needed over Highland Council’s investment plan; and posties’ working conditions are being made more difficult
Byadmin February 13, 2025

[ad_1] Letters should be emailed to editor@northern-times.co.uk. Please include your address and a daytime telephone number. Letters may be edited for length or other reasons and are included at the editor’s discretion. ‘Strong measure of caution’ needed over Highland Council’s investment plan Letter from Cllr Jim McGillivray, East Sutherland and Edderton ward I read with…

Read More Caution is needed over Highland Council’s investment plan; and posties’ working conditions are being made more difficult
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I’ve reached a milestone birthday in good health and with a desire to make the most of every day
Byadmin December 7, 2024

[ad_1] The Postie Notes by Mark Gilbert Well, I’ve had a milestone birthday this year, 70, an age I never thought I’d reach all those years ago when I was working every day, living life to the full, and abusing my body, but here I am, in generally good health and with a desire to…

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Newbury’s talking newspaper Kennet Cassettes celebrates 2,500th anniversary issue
Byadmin November 3, 2024

[ad_1] The Newbury Weekly News goes to print on a Wednesday afternoon. But as one issue wraps, the work of volunteers at Kennet Cassette – Newbury’s talking newspaper for the blind and partially sighted – is just getting started. Volunteers recording the 2,500th edition of the Kennet Cassette The charity, founded in May 1976, celebrated…

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Inverness Scouts aim to make Christmas card sending ‘more affordable’
Byadmin November 2, 2024

[ad_1] Inverness Scout Post is back. Picture: Inverness Scout Post Facebook With the cost of postage stamps rising earlier this year, people may be thinking twice about sending cards during the festive period. But not the Inverness Scout Post service. RELATED: Scout Post open in Inverness for the festive period Scout leader and former Highland…

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Royal Mail admits ‘high’ staff sickness and job vacancy numbers hitting some post deliveries in Inverness; comes after months of complaints from fed-up Highland residents
Byadmin October 23, 2024

[ad_1] Royal Mail has admitted staffing issues in Inverness. Postal chiefs have admitted that staff sickness and vacancies in Inverness are at “high” levels after further complaints over late deliveries. Fed-up residents and political figures have been sounding the alarm for years over what they argue is a deteriorating postal service, with deliveries sometimes running…

Read More Royal Mail admits ‘high’ staff sickness and job vacancy numbers hitting some post deliveries in Inverness; comes after months of complaints from fed-up Highland residents