Post Office open for midnight stamp launch

Sat, 31 Dec 2011

A new collection of Manx stamps goes on sale at midnight for the first time ever tonight.

The stamps are inspired by the London 2012 Games and have been designed by iconic British designer Sir Paul Smith.

The Regent Street Post Office in Douglas will open at 11.30 tonight for the launch of the collection, with the set going on sale from midnight.

It's the first time the Isle of Man Post Office has opened its doors at midnight for the launch of stamps.

The Post Office will remain open until 1.00am