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Britain trials solar-powered parcel postboxes

Rob Beschizza
Apr 11, 2025
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Photo: Royal Mail

Danger Mouse might soon have new, solar-powered digs: some of Britain's classic red postboxes are getting code scanners, larger slots, and photovoltaic "berets" to power the new digital guts. As other national mail services are removing their last public dropboxes, the Royal Mail is hoping to keep up with changing times by accepting sma…

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