Mick Bratley Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 13 hours ago, Lefty said: Sadly due to 'Royal Snail', it will be another five to seven days before I can read it. 📖 Good to know it’s not just me. Last week’s edition arrived yesterday (Thursday) for me plus it was torn to bits. Nine days to travel less than 20 miles from where it is printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 44 minutes ago, Mick Bratley said: Good to know it’s not just me. Last week’s edition arrived yesterday (Thursday) for me plus it was torn to bits. Nine days to travel less than 20 miles from where it is printed. Definitely Royal Mail,in my case it’s find the Postman Competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 6 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Definitely Royal Mail,in my case it’s find the Postman Competition. We even have Sunday deliveries now to "catch up" and meet their agreed contract with the Government... Luckily I have three Supermarkets and an ex WHSmiths, who still stock it, within 10 mins... Every Thursday on sale in each... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 God knows when I'll see yesterday's Star. Last Thursday's arrived on Tuesday this week (5 days late) along with the previouis Thursday's (12 days late) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 3 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: God knows when I'll see yesterday's Star. Last Thursday's arrived on Tuesday this week (5 days late) along with the previouis Thursday's (12 days late) Absolutely shocking that. Log a complaint with the Post Office - it's just been taken over, you never know, things may change. I wouldn't hold my breath though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 (edited) 5 hours ago, Mick Bratley said: Good to know it’s not just me. Last week’s edition arrived yesterday (Thursday) for me plus it was torn to bits. Nine days to travel less than 20 miles from where it is printed. Not just you, same here and with pal t'other side of Hull. All postal deliveries here are gradually getting worse. Sigh.... Edited November 28, 2025 by martinmauger alledged grammar 2x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Templeton Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 I understand that it may be Royal Mail that needs approaching, not the Post Office. The Post Office and Royal Mail are both independent privatised separate businesses. I complained about postal services to the PO, and they told me to go to RM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 50 minutes ago, Tim Templeton said: I understand that it may be Royal Mail that needs approaching, not the Post Office. The Post Office and Royal Mail are both independent privatised separate businesses. I complained about postal services to the PO, and they told me to go to RM! Same hear. Christmas Card priority now I would imagine🤔👎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Comet Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 More of you should try the digital subscription. I know its not convenient for everyone tho. Id say if you have a tablet then go for it, make the change... Like Speedway, get into the modern day!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 3 hours ago, Preston Comet said: More of you should try the digital subscription. I know its not convenient for everyone tho. Id say if you have a tablet then go for it, make the change... Like Speedway, get into the modern day!!! Unfortunately,"Like Speedway, get into the modern day!!!" I don't think so, Speedway will have to do something really special to bring it forward, so that is comparable with the 60's, 70's, 80's etc.. I honestly believe that my generation of Speedway Supporters had the best the Sport had to offer years ago. Sorry - but that is how I see it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a4poster Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 (edited) It is the same story in Exeter. I feel sorry for the guys at Pinegen whose business is suffering through no fault of their own but due to the incompetence of Royal Fail. Edited November 28, 2025 by a4poster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted November 28, 2025 Report Share Posted November 28, 2025 13 hours ago, Mick Bratley said: Good to know it’s not just me. Last week’s edition arrived yesterday (Thursday) for me plus it was torn to bits. Nine days to travel less than 20 miles from where it is printed. https://www.facebook.com/share/1FTFgrXYuc/?mibextid=wwXIfr This could be a reason for late speedway star deliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted November 29, 2025 Report Share Posted November 29, 2025 I spoke to the Royal Mail guy who delivered a parcel to me yesterday about it. He said they don’t make any money out of letters so parcels are prioritised as that makes money. He also said he offered to deliver mail that was stacking up for our area but they wouldn’t sanction the overtime. I don’t want to get the digital version because I like the physical version and my Grandson likes to have all the old copies, but I feel I’m being forced down that route now. I do feel sorry for the guys at Pinegen, the star is an important staple of our sport and I’ve been getting it since I was a kid. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcone44 Posted November 29, 2025 Report Share Posted November 29, 2025 20 minutes ago, Mick Bratley said: I spoke to the Royal Mail guy who delivered a parcel to me yesterday about it. He said they don’t make any money out of letters so parcels are prioritised as that makes money. He also said he offered to deliver mail that was stacking up for our area but they wouldn’t sanction the overtime. I don’t want to get the digital version because I like the physical version and my Grandson likes to have all the old copies, but I feel I’m being forced down that route now. I do feel sorry for the guys at Pinegen, the star is an important staple of our sport and I’ve been getting it since I was a kid. they shouldn't be selling stamps then tozzers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 29, 2025 Report Share Posted November 29, 2025 15 hours ago, Preston Comet said: More of you should try the digital subscription. I know its not convenient for everyone tho. Id say if you have a tablet then go for it, make the change... Like Speedway, get into the modern day!!! I prefer the paper copy , I already spend too much time looking at screens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted November 29, 2025 Report Share Posted November 29, 2025 The issue must be down to local sorting offices. In Swindon, I haven't had a late delivery for months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted November 29, 2025 Report Share Posted November 29, 2025 On 11/28/2025 at 10:53 AM, RoundTheBoards said: God knows when I'll see yesterday's Star. Last Thursday's arrived on Tuesday this week (5 days late) along with the previouis Thursday's (12 days late) Some good news. Thursday's Star has turned up today (Saturday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted November 29, 2025 Report Share Posted November 29, 2025 (edited) 16 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: Some good news. Thursday's Star has turned up today (Saturday) Lucky you, still waiting for my copy. Don't tell Pinegen, sshh, but when it's Iate I've often bought a copy from newsagents & passed it on when my original arrived, though it sometimes isn't on any shop shelves. Online vers not for me, despite using (apparently) 'super fast' fibre optic broadband, the reliability & variations in speed have to be experienced to be beleived. E.g. I've watched live events from all over the world with perfect picture & in-sync sound. At other times can take a 'mere' 5 hours for an email to arrive at the other side of Hull, quicker to walk, say what I need to say, then walk back. I too prefer the hard copy vers, spending as I am much of my work days staring into a screen. That said, internet services outside the city aren't just fast, but connect pretty much instantly, no wee scrolling blue circle. So sadly the likes of BSN aren't for me, I have watched Prem matches, SGPs & SON's on TNT at a friend's house, they being Netflix & Sky subscribers. Saturday update: stil no Star, none in Asda, Tesco nor TJ Jones (formally WH Smith) neither. Sigh.... Edited November 30, 2025 by martinmauger spelling, added moaning x2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHarris Posted November 30, 2025 Report Share Posted November 30, 2025 Does anyone still buy the Speedway Star? It's outdated and irrelevant in todays media. I have a cheeky look in Tesco every now and then and put it back on the shelf. It's front cover is uninspiring. Back in the day the cover reflected the GP or event of that week and was a kind of collectors item. Since they just use a stock photo now of whoever the interview is that week it had become boring and doesn't catch the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted November 30, 2025 Report Share Posted November 30, 2025 1 hour ago, JamesHarris said: Back in the day the cover reflected the GP or event of that week and was a kind of collectors item. Back in the day we didn't have GPs Back in the day they would have a current photo of the world final winner, but that was one week in September. What about the other 51 weeks? And which "GP or event of that week" photo were you expecting for the last week of November? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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