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University calls for ‘urgent and costly’ research into jellyfish threat to postmen

‘Jellyfish numbers have increased dramatically in recent years, but no-one is quite sure of the ramifications for Britain’s struggling postal service.’

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Posted: Jul 5th, 2011
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Royal Mail to start delivering babies

The Royal Mail has announced today that it is to extend its range of delivery services into the midwifery sector.

‘From next week postmen and women will be delighted to provide ‘home-birthing’ to expectant couples by delivering their newborn child direct to their door at any time between 9am and 3pm,’ said Moya Greene, Chief Executive of the Royal Mail Group. ‘But not on Sundays or bank holidays – and if they’re out when we call, we’ll leave the kid with a neighbour for safe-keeping.’

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Posted: Apr 16th, 2011
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