What has happened to the pillar box outside the general stores and post office in Larkhall? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/10/royal-mail-trials-postbox-parcel-hatch-solar-panels-barcode-scanner?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_OtherNow that’s an article from last year, and it doesn’t necessarily mean we are going to get one of those, but says Rosie, if we do, will we still be able to post letters in it? Customers can, of course, send letters via the posting slot as normal. They feature a solar panel, a barcode scanner and a drop-down drawer to enable customers to send parcels. Here’s an idea of how the new Larkhall box will look when it is installed.

Source: The Guardian March 24, 2026 10:05 UTC