Royal Mail’s iconic red post boxes have undergone the biggest resdesign in its 175 year history – including solar panels and scanners so they now accept parcels. The postal service today (Wed) ...

Royal Mail is rolling out 3,500 solar-powered “postboxes of the future” across the UK, featuring a digitally activated drop-down drawer so customers can send parcels as large as a shoebox. The new ...

Residents across County Durham may have spotted some unfamiliar-looking postboxes appearing in their neighbourhoods.

The post boxes were first taped off in December 2025 to prepare for the change. Royal Mail would not confirm to the Swindon ...