An heroic postmaster who took on armed robbers during a raid at his business near the Shropshire/Welsh border has been told he may have to pay back £9,000 of the £54,000 cash stolen.
A Shropshire sub-postmaster today said he feared the rural post office network may not survive more than 10 years if banking services are not introduced for the organisation. A Shropshire sub-postmaster today said he feared the rural post office network may not survive more than 10 years if banking services are not introduced for the organisation. The Government is currently consulting about the future of banking at post offices and Bruce Bill, sub-postmaster at Minsterley Post Office near Shrewsbury, says he believes it is vital more banking services are introduced. He says his business and transactions are down as an increasing number of people use other organisations for services. And he fears the downturn in business will continue and more post office branches will close if new services such as more banking are not introduced. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
A Shropshire subpostmaster is having to retrain as a driving instructor in a bid to keep his shop open and ensure he keeps up with mortgage payments because his post office is closing.A Shropshire subpostmaster is having to retrain as a driving instructor in a bid to keep his shop open and ensure he keeps up with mortgage payments because his post office is closing. Clive Gant has taken the steps because he says that the income from his shop in Montford Bridge, near Shrewsbury, will not be enough when the post office branch he runs closes. Montford Bridge Post Office is due to close on February 12 and be replaced by an outreach service. However, that service has been delayed and Mr Gant, 41, has agreed to keep the post office open for 12 hours a week until it is introduced. But he said once it goes he will need another income and, in the meantime, has been training to become a driving instructor. For the full story see today's Shropshire Star
Masked thugs attacked the owner of a Black Country post office, slashing his face and breaking his ankle before making off with £6,000.
Burglars drove into a postmaster as he tried to stop them escaping with thousands of pounds in a raid on his store. Burglars drove into a postmaster as he tried to stop them escaping with thousands of pounds in a raid on his store. Stephen Bentley had already wrestled one man to the ground in a bid to prevent him escaping with cash from the post office and stores in Waters Upton, near Telford. Mr Bentley, Telford & Wrekin Council member for Ercall Magna, had to be treated for minor injuries following the raid yesterday, at about 4.20pm. Police today said one person was in custody and helping with their inquiries. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
