SEDBURY Post Office is opening at Spar on January 18.

From 1pm the Post Office, in Beachley Road, will be open an extra 64 and half hours a week, including Sunday.

The current branch in Beachley Road will close with the current postmaster’s agreement on Saturday, January 16 at 12.30pm.

Spar is run by family-owned convenience store operator Blakemore Retail.

Blakemore Retail Post Office controller Stewert Waldron said: “As a community retailer we are delighted to offer post office services in our convenience stores. Residents will now be able to access a wide range of Post Office services during our shop opening hours, 64 hours a week more than previously offered.”

Regional manager, Will Russell said: “We understand how important having a Post Office is to residents in Sedbury, and we are confident that this new modern Post Office service will meet the needs of the local community and secure services for the future.”