postman

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The second postman to speak to the BBC, who we are calling Bob, said the reason people were not getting post on time was simple: "There's not enough staff."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Ralph Belmonte, a resident of Grange Road for 47 years, said a postman discovered the body on the road after having mistaken it for a dummy strapped to the roof of a driving car.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

The postman Joseph Roulin and his wife, Augustine, became Van Gogh’s principal friends during his stay in Arles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Former postman Jonathan Roberts told the jury he heard the explosion as he drove past Mr Davies' house.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

A crowd of neighbors, including Mr. Jones the postman and Mr. Ritchie the Christmas tree guy, stopped in, along with Mr. Van Hooten, who pulled out his violin and started playing holiday music.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser