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30th January 2014

Shrewsbury Royal Mail Staff Give Final Gift To Local Charities

With the announced closure of Shrewsbury Mail Centre, members of the Shropshire and Mid Wales Welfar...Read More

28th January 2014

Horseback Birthday Greetings For Oldest Post Office In Network

Crowds gathered in Cornwall to witness an unusual birthday party for the oldest Post Office. in the...Read More

28th January 2014

Slalom Your Way to Direct Mail Success

1. Budget This is fundamental. It will help you determine exactly what kind of mailing you can affo...Read More

24th January 2014

Long Serving Postman Finally Hangs Up His Bag

Weymouth’s longest-serving postman is finally hanging up his bag. Derek Laidlow is retiring fol...Read More

22nd January 2014

Postie Rubs Shoulders With Formula One’s Elite

Braintree postman Tom Joyner has been rubbing shoulders with motorsport royalty as the cream of the ...Read More

14th January 2014

The Past, The Present & The Future of Direct Mail

Over the past few years we have seen great advances in technology that have opened doors to new adva...Read More

13th January 2014

Newton Abbot Postie To Go On Mastermind

A Newton Abbot postman, who is set to appear on Mastermind, has remained tight lipped on how he did ...Read More

7th January 2014

Royal Mail’s 2014 Special Stamp Programme

Royal Mail’s 2014 Special Stamp programme will once again showcase the best of British, including ...Read More

6th January 2014

Royal Mail Celebrates Classic Children’s TV With Special Stamp Set

The designs feature many of the characters breaking out of the perforated box so they look and feel ...Read More

20th December 2013

Central Mailing Services’ New Larger Production Centre

The big day has arrived and we've finally moved in to our new larger production centre. Just arou...Read More

20th December 2013

Direct Mail Is Still The Strongest Prompt For Donations

According to the latest survey by a global research company, Direct Mail is still the strongest prom...Read More

17th December 2013

What Does 2014 Have In Store For Direct Marketing?

The end of every year gives us many reasons to look back but also to peer into a crystal ball in the...Read More

16th December 2013

Shropshire Name Has Been Axed From Postmark

The move was today criticised by business leaders who say it is a blow for the county’s identity...Read More

16th December 2013

Royal Mail To Join FTSE 100

Royal Mail, the newly-privatised postal service, will be joining the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip com...Read More

13th December 2013

Rules For Sending Aerosols In The Post

New rules have recently been introduced that state that the maximum size of aerosols sent via post h...Read More

13th December 2013

Birmingham Voted City With Most Potential

Birmingham has been named as the city with the most potential to attract foreign direct investment (...Read More

13th December 2013

World’s Oldest Christmas Card Turns 170

We may have seen a revolution in digital communication in recent years, but at Christmas, a distinct...Read More

12th December 2013

Locals Confused As Postbox Appears 10ft In The Air By A Motorway Bridge

Motorists have been left confused after a mystery Royal Mail letterbox appeared suspended 10ft (3m) ...Read More

10th December 2013

Royal Mail Agrees 9% Pay Deal With Unions

Royal Mail has bowed to union demands and agreed to a 9.1% pay rise for staff over three years but h...Read More

10th December 2013

Postman Dan ‘Dons’ His Shorts For Charity

A Moira postman has been braving the cold elements in his shorts to help a friend’s son who is bat...Read More