The current postmaster in Dalwood, near Axminster, is retiring with the existing branch at the village's community shop closing today (Thursday).

However, a weekly outreach post office is to be reintroduced next month to restore services to Dalwood.

A 'hosted outreach' post office service will commence on Friday, February 11. This will be provided at the current premises by the Postmaster for Churchinford.

This service will be provided every Friday from 10am to 12 noon.

Until the new outreach service begins alternative branches include:

* Membury Post Office, Membury Village Hall, Membury, Axminster, EX13 7AF

* Colyton Post Office, Market Place, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6JR