Springfield Stores in Hardington Mandeville, run by the Creed family since 1890, survives through generations. Somerset Village Shop Still in Same Family After 130 Years A village shop has been in one family since 1890. It survived 130 years of changes. It also avoided the Post Office scandal. Daphne Creed, 77, runs Springfield Stores in…
Spaxton Community Stores celebrates its 10th anniversary, a testament to community support and careful planning! Spaxton Community Shop Marks a Decade of Serving the Village The store opened January 31, 2015. Community funding made it happen. It cost £150,000 to build over five years. The store is doing well ten years later. Careful planning really…
Waffle opens a new café in Lyme Regis, planning to revive post office services. Aims for community focus. New Waffle Café Opens Doors on Broad Street in Lyme Regis Waffle, a non-profit, opened a new café. It sits in the old post office on Broad Street. They fundraised for equipment over the last year. Directors…
Local leaders rally against the Co-op’s plan to shut down Oakworth’s post office. Concerns rise over community impact. Fight to Keep Oakworth Post Office Open After Co-op Closure Hey, the Co-op is closing Oakworth’s post office. They say it’s just not making enough money. It should close by the end of May. Local councillors are…
Basingstoke’s Post Office is moving to 4 Loddon Mall, RG21 7HY, near The Anvil, opening April 30th at 1 PM. Basingstoke Post Office Relocates to Loddon Mall Opening April 30 The new Post Office opens soon! Go to 4 Loddon Mall in Basingstoke. The address is RG21 7HY. It’s near The Anvil. They open on…
A temporary banking hub has opened in Mildenhall, offering key banking services while a permanent location is sought. Mildenhall Gets Temporary Banking Hub While Permanent Search Continues A new banking hub opened in Mildenhall. It is a temporary spot while they seek a permanent place. Cash Access UK runs it at The Pavilion, which is…
Local politicians request reassessment of Bank of Scotland closure in Barrhead amid community concerns over limited access. Assessment Review Sought to Save Barrhead Bank Branch The Bank of Scotland branch at 112 Main Street in Barrhead is closing on May 21. The cash machine will also disappear. LINK, the UK’s ATM network, assessed the impact.…
Karl Drayton celebrates 40 years as Newmarket postman, following in his family’s footsteps with same route. Newmarket Postie Karl Drayton Marks 40 Years on Same Delivery Route Karl Drayton lost his mechanic job when the garage in Dullingham closed down. His mom suggested he help with Christmas mail, as she worked at the Stetchworth post…