A POSTMAN is among eight staff nominated for the Royal Mail's First Class People Awards.

Harry Mears, from Ingleton, near Staindrop, County Durham, is one of the eight posties in the North-East and Yorkshire who have been chosen by satisfied customers.

The eight men and women are being recognised for the extra work they do as well as delivering letters.

They will all receive £100 and be entered into the regional finals

Mr Mears helps to raise funds for his village and helps with music lessons at Ingleton School.

The overall winner of the First Class People Award 2006, to be announced at an award ceremony in London, will win a £2,000 family holiday and spending money