I tried to send a parcel in one of Swindon's new 'digital' post boxes - and it wasn't worth the faff.

Royal Mail claims the new post boxes offer a "convenient way" to send small parcels without needing to go to the post office.

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The post box was only installed a number of days ago, but Mowden Post Office has already said there is a problem with it.

A post box outside a County Durham Post Office which is set to undergo a digital upgrade has sparked concern among staff and residents who fear the new design could reduce security and disrupt postal ...