SERVICE resumes at Lowton St Mary's Post Office on Saturday.

The Newton Road business re-opens at 9am and Post Office Counters has appointed Mr Mick Hogan as temporary sub-postmaster.

Glenn Chester, Retail Network Manager for Post Office Counters, said: "We have no intention of permanently closing Lowton St Mary's Post Office.

"We had to close it temporarily last week because we didn't have enough time to find an appropriate replacement."

Opening hours change slightly from Saturday - half day opening is now on Wednesday not Friday.

New opening times are 9am-12.30pm Saturday and Wednesday, and 9am-12.30pm/1.30-5.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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