A POST office is to be closed for two weeks for refurbishment.
The branch in Front Street, Stanley is to close on Tuesday, July 23 and will reopen at lunchtime on Wednesday, August 7.
During the refurbishment, the branch will be modernised to create eight serving positions. When it reopens, the branch will have longer opening hours, staying open until 5.30pm on Saturdays.
During the closure, customers are advised to use the alternative branches in West Road, Annfield Plain or Park Road, in South Moor.
Post Office Regional Network Manager for Scotland and North England Suzanne Richardson said: "We understand how important having a Post Office is to residents in Stanley 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."
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