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Royal Mail customer notice to anyone writing addresses by hand
The company says that how an address is written can affect how easily and accurately an item is sorted and delivered, especially on handwritten letters and parcels.
The company’s guidance says: “Use clear and easy to read handwriting (or font if you are printing the address).”
It also recommends using ink that contrasts strongly with the envelope or parcel to ensure readability throughout the delivery process.
While no specific pen colour is prohibited, black ink on a white label or light-coloured envelope is generally the safest option.
Royal Mail says: “It’s important that the address shows up against the colour of your envelope.”
Pens that smudge or produce faint marks can cause problems if the writing becomes blurred during handling.
Royal Mail advice on how to format addresses
Royal Mail also advises customers to place the address on the bottom left-hand side of the front of the envelope or parcel, with the postage in the top right corner.
Addresses should be left-aligned rather than centred or staggered, and there should be adequate space left around the address.
Punctuation such as commas or full stops should be avoided.
The correct address format begins with the recipient’s name, followed by the property number and street name.
If the property has a name instead of a number, this should be included as part of the address.
The local area or village should follow, then the town—written in capital letters.
Royal Mail says that including the county is not necessary for UK mail and can be omitted without affecting delivery.
The postcode should be written in capital letters on the final line of the address.
Royal Mail said: “Write the address clearly on the front, following our guidelines, and always include a postcode if possible.”
For international mail, the destination country should be written in capital letters on the last line.
Do you write addresses by hand, and did you know this guidance? Let us know in the comments.
Thames Valley Police has asked for the public’s help in finding Dominic as a neighbouring police force fear for his welfare.
A spokesperson said: “Can you help our colleagues at Warwick Police locate missing man Dominic?
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“He has links to Yarnton.”
Warwickshire Police explained that the 56-year-old has not been seen since Friday morning and has urged anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible.
They added that he is around 5 foot 8 inches, has grey hair and is believed to be wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and brown shoes.
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: “Have you seen Dominic? He was last seen in the Cape Road area of Warwick at around 10.30am yesterday morning (Friday) but has not been seen since.
“Our officers are growing increasingly concerned for the 56-year-old’s welfare and urge anyone who sees him to get in touch.
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“Dominic is described as around 5ft 8” tall, with grey hair and is believed to be wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and brown shoes.
“He has links to Warwick and Oxfordshire.
“Anyone who sees Dominic or knows where he might be is asked to call 999 quoting incident number 191 of 28 August.”
The Thames Valley Police Abingdon unit arrested a man for “breaching court bail conditions” on Saturday, August 29.
A spokesperson said: “On Saturday, PC Hackett attended reports of a male breaching court bail conditions.
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“With assistance from PC Ellingworth and PC Harvey, the male was arrested. Following a search, a knife was recovered from his possession.”
In a wide ranging update, the force also revealed it had supported in a “concern for welfare incident linked to the night-time economy.
In addition, it had carried out licensing checks across Abingdon with drug wipes used and sent off for testing
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