The Royal Mail has been personalising their red letterboxes for many years, celebrating special events or achievements. They have been painted in many different colours to stand out and mark par… Continue Reading »

England cricketers are on top of the world. The men’s England team emulated the stunning women’s England World Cup win of 2017, by winning their male World Cup earlier this year.

In 2017 our … Continue Reading »

It was almost a year ago that I reported the Royal Mail trial of their parcel boxes. I said in my blog:

“The trial of 30 Royal Mail parcel boxes is taking place in Northampton (17 parcel boxe… Continue Reading »

The Independent newspaper reported earlier this year, that a university student was left shocked after Sir David Attenborough sent her a handwritten letter, congratulating her on her dissertatio… Continue Reading »

The 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup is the 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup.

This is an international cricket tournament contested by men's national teams fro… Continue Reading »

A Royal Mail postbox has been occupied by a family of squatters in a quiet corner of Norfolk. Not unusual these days with a housing shortage one may suggest. However, it is unusual that a family… Continue Reading »

There have been many common thread references to postal services or postmen in music and song throughout the years, particularly in the 1960’s. However, to find out that there is now, in 2018, a… Continue Reading »

Royal Mail has revealed details of this year's Christmas stamps, which all feature postboxes.

Images for the six stamps were illustrated by Stroud-based artist Andrew Davidson. They all show… Continue Reading »

On Sunday the 30^th September Team Europe beat the team from the USA to win golf’s prestigious Ryder Cup at Le Golf National Golf course in Paris, France, 17 ½ to 10 ½.

The Ryder Cup is a bie… Continue Reading »

Did you know the first ever UK Royal Mail post box was trialled in Jersey in 1852? They were then rolled out across the United Kingdom in 1853 by Anthony Trollope, the novelist and senior GPO (G… Continue Reading »

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be the 21st FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA.

It is sched… Continue Reading »

Do you enjoy supporting your team or country at major international sporting competitions? This blog suggests one great way to celebrate your support and Show Your Colours.

Did you see the re… Continue Reading »

The phenomenally successful TV series Game of Thrones is nearing its conclusion with the deadly threat of the White Walkers; creatures who dwell north of the Wall of Westeros.

Winter is comin… Continue Reading »

A postbox is just a simple utilitarian piece of kit, isn’t it? Not that exciting…it’s just a hole in a wall or box to collect mail.

According to Wikipedia a postbox is:

“…also known as a … Continue Reading »

Say YES to our CONTACTLESSS technology.

Most modern refurbishments or new projects for college or university accommodation need to provide not only an access control scheme, but also saf… Continue Reading »

Hello, my name is ZARG, I’m an alien living with my family in Redditch, Worcestershire...

I was born on the planet Gallifrey. It is located in a binary star system within the constellation o… Continue Reading »

Online retail expenditure in the UK is forecast to grow by 44.9% in the coming five years to reach £62.7bn in 2020. Shoppers spent £114bn online in the UK during 2015, with £24.4bn being spent o… Continue Reading »

The 2016 Summer Olympics, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad and commonly known as Rio 2016, was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5th August to 21st August 2016.

More than 11,000 athletes fro… Continue Reading »

Euro 2016 had its ups and downs but will definitely be a tournament to remember.

There was a lack of goals, fanatical fans (good & bad), under-par superstars and of course the ‘Victorious Vik… Continue Reading »

This year is the Royal Mail’s 500th Anniversary. This much loved organisation is a national institution with an impressive heritage! It’s a crucial service that we all take for granted. This is … Continue Reading »

Are you passionate about your football team…local, national or international?

Are you exhausted following another football season of ups and downs? The exhilaration of Leicester City fans is… Continue Reading »

Have you been watching Britain’s Got Talent this year? Already at the auditions there are some great acts that surprise, impress and WOW both judges and the nation.

Britain's Got Talent is a … Continue Reading »

Just when I thought I had seen it all, I found out that there is an underwater postbox!

Yes, an actual custom letterbox below the sea or ocean, that you can post your mail that will be deliv… Continue Reading »

Valentine ‘s Day is that time of the year when couples show their eternal and undying love for each other, by sending Valentines cards, flowers and chocolates...

However, Valentine’s Day is n… Continue Reading »