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Britain trials solar-powered parcel postboxes

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Apr 11, 2025
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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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