Tag: Postie

Posties at risk from junkies dumping needles inside post boxes

In Brief

Kirsty Stewart - July 7, 2017

JUNKIES are putting the lives of posties at risk by dumping used syringes in post boxes. A union rep revealed that two discarded needles had...

Naughty postie filmed using mobile phone behind the wheel

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - June 18, 2015

THE ROYAL Mail are investigating a video which appears to show a postie on his mobile phone whilst driving. The postman, caught on camera by...

Postie suspended over claims parts of town missed post for two years

In Brief

Peter Laing - February 21, 2013

A POSTMAN has been suspended after he withheld mail from an entire Scottish postcode for up to two years. The Kirkcaldy-based Royal Mail staff member...

VIDEO: Postie crowned Scotland’s chilli champion

Videos

Deadline News Journalist - February 11, 2011

A 20-year-old postie has been crowned Scotland’s first chilli-eating champion. Asbestos-mouthed Ross Heatherill from Dalkieth, Midlothian, saw off stiff competition from four other competitors. The five...

Posties bite back against vicious dogs

Deadline News Journalist - July 15, 2009

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE SCOTS posties are biting back against aggressive dogs after being armed with a new weapon to protect them. The Bite-Back spray is a...