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Raj and Yadvinder Bains, with their long service award after running the Post Office at Welby Lane for 30 years

Couple celebrate running a Melton Post Office for 30 years

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Nazra Alam co-managed to Sanquhar Post Office since 2015 (SWNS)

World's oldest Post Office is saved

The site of the new Post Office in Asfordby - Northfield Stores - which opened on Friday

Post Office reopens in Asfordby after 18 months

Royal Mail has been planning to phase out classic stamps for years

Clock ticking for non-barcoded stamps as deadline looms

The site of Asfordby's restored post office stores in Charnwood Avenue, due to open next month IMAGE Google StreetView

Village post office set to reopen at new location

Barclays will close another 14 branches in the UK

Barclays confirms more high street branch closures across the UK

More than 60 locations are to open up ‘banking hubs’ in a bid to address the recent rapid closures of high street branches.

Banking hubs: Full list of 67 areas where new sites will open in UK

Post Office to close several branches in the coming weeks

The Post Office branch will open in June. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Post Office survey reveals top 10 value European city destinations

Martin Lewis has issued important advice to anyone who has a holiday booked this year. The consumer champion dished out the money-saving tip on This Morning.

Cash or card? Martin Lewis explains best way to get travel money

Martin Lewis has issued important advice to holiday-makers about travel money and if it’s best to exchange cash at the Post Office or use your bank card abroad, plus the best deals available.

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Villagers get new mobile Post Office service

Almost 1 million drivers risking £1,000 fine over expired licences

"We must stop people making profit at our expense - we need a windfall tax, a wealth tax, and to nationalise our essential services."

Old £20 and £50 paper banknotes will no longer be accepted in shops

This is what you need to know about the scheme from the Post Office (Photo: Shutterstock)

All 114 Post Office branches affected by strikes in July over pay row

Brits have until 30 September to spend or deposit their £20 and £50 paper banknotes, the Bank of England has warned. (Credit: Adobe)

People only have 100 days left to use £20 and £50 paper banknotes

TUI has warned travellers to check the date on their passports before travelling abroad (Photo: Adobe)

TUI issues passport warning to everyone with a holiday booked this year

People are being urged to post items early this Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

The last Christmas posting dates for sending cards and presents this year

The TSB branch in High Street, Melton, which will close next June EMN-210112-123512001

Melton TSB branch set to close

New £20 note. (Pic: Getty)

This is when old £20 and £50 notes go out of circulation and who features on the...

HSBC is closing 82 UK branches this year - the list in full

Any UK parcel sent to the EU must have a customs declaration form from 1 January

164 branches of the bank are set to close (Photo: Shutterstock)

TSB is closing 164 bank branches - check if yours will be affected

Renewing your driving licence - how and when to apply for a new photocard

This is what you need to know about the scheme from the Post Office (Photo: Shutterstock)

The Post Office’s Ask-A-Friend cash access scheme has been extended - here’s how...

Here’s how to check if your local Post Office is open - and how to buy stamps on...

Royal Mail won’t be operating under normal service over the Easter bank holiday (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is the Royal Mail postal service over the Easter bank holiday

This is how to pay in a cheque using your phone (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how you can pay in a cheque online - and if you need to go to the bank

How long you can use your current £20 notes as new polymer note enters circulati...

These are the currencies that'll get you the most for your money (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the currencies that will give you the most holiday money for your poun...

The Melton Mowbray First World War Centenary Trail, featuring buildings which were important to residents and service personnel during the conflict EMN-180219-171543001

Melton First World War centenary trail launched to flag up iconic wartime buildi...

Mayor of Melton, Councillor David Wright, with wife Maureen, officially opens the new QD store in Scalford Road, Melton EMN-170331-122932001

Mayor opens new Melton store which has created 34 jobs

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Post Office services could be restored to villages

Postmaster Kruba Theba in the new look Post Office and store EMN-160509-120751001

New-look Post Office launches in Asfordby

Hose Fest to host great local bands

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Villagers' joy at Post Office return

The Bargain Booze store in Sherrard Street, Melton, which is now home to the town's new Post Office branch EMN-161202-131710001 EMN-161202-131710001

Mayor to officially open new Melton Post Office branch

The Bargain Booze store in Sherrard Street, Melton EMN-161202-131710001 EMN-161202-131710001

New town Post Office is open for business

The Bargain Booze store in Sherrard Street, Melton EMN-161202-131710001 EMN-161202-131710001

Delay to opening of Post Office in Melton's Bargain Booze

The Bargain Booze store in Sherrard Street, Melton EMN-161202-131710001

New Melton Post Office to open on Monday, February 22

Research shows 20% of working people aged 20 to 34 had moved back in with their family at some point in the last 12 months. Image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

1 in 5 working 20 to 34-year-olds have moved back home - research