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South Shields Post Office, on King Street, is among 115 branches at risk of closure.

No ‘final decision’ made over South Shields Post Office closure

A postman delivers the mail in the early 1900s in this fantastic photo from the Shields Gazette archives.

South Tyneside postal workers: A nostalgic tribute

Ian Towning was attacked during the '£200k' raid.

Watch: Moment robber attacks celebrity antiques expert in ‘£200k’ raid

South Tyneside Council leader, Cllr Tracey Dixon, outside South Shields Post Office in King Street.

Council chief's call to save Post Office services

South Shields Post Office, on King Street, is among 115 branches at risk of closure.

South Shields Labour backs calls to help save town centre Post Office

South Shields Post Office, on King Street, is among 115 branches at risk of closure.

Emma Lewell-Buck slams decision to put Post Office at risk of closure

South Shields Post Office, on King Street, is among 115 branches at risk of closure.

South Shields Post Office at risk of closure as the company

Post Office bosses are set to close 115 locations in a new bid to restructure the company

Post Office set to close 115 branches and axe jobs amid major cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields MP, is urging Post Office operators to share their experiences with the Horizon Scandal Inquiry.

MP urges operators to share their experiences with the Horizon Inquiry

London tourist Paula Cavelius with the new-look banknotes bearing a portrait of King Charles III (Photo: Jas Lehal/PA Media Assignments)

How to exchange current banknotes for King Charles editions

Paula Vennells apologies to Post Office Scandal victims.

Watch: Paula Vennells apologies to Post Office Scandal victims

Paula Vennells refuses to comment on Horizon scandal.

Watch: Paula Vennells refuses to comment on Horizon scandal

Police are appealing for help in finding this woman in relation to a drug supply investigation.

Appeal to find a woman after a parcel containing cannabis is found

Former West Boldon postmaster Christopher Head hopes that this is now the "beginning of the end" of the Horizon Post Office scandal.

Former postmaster warns of suicide risk during compensation 'battle'

An ex-West Boldon postmaster has warned issued a warning to the government.

Ryan Smith

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday February 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS PMQs. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

KATE OSBORNE: We must resist the politics of hate

Mr Bates vs The Post Office is an ITV drama based on the real-life scandal which shocked the nation.

Your Post Office scandal questions answered following hit ITV drama

Former subpostmaster Vijay Parekh was wrongly accused of stealing £78,000 from his branch

‘I lost 15 years of my life’ says former sub-postmaster

Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which exposed the Horizon scandal in which 700 postmasters and mistresses were wrongly prosecuted, has been watched by more than nine million viewers. It is ITV's biggest hit series for three years since the Pembrokeshire Murders was shown during lockdown.

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK MP: I hope those responsible for the Post Office scandal one da...

Pictured: John Hollingworth as James Hartley and Toby Jones as Alan Bates in a scene from the TV show Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

RICHARD ORD: If you want justice, get Idris Elba to read the news

Former West Boldon postmaster Christopher Head hopes that this is now the "beginning of the end" of the Horizon Post Office scandal.

Ex-postmaster hopes for the 'beginning of the end' as new law promised

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

From left: Gladys Hobson, the Deputy Mayoress of South Tyneside, Subash and Anita Patel and Neil Barnard, Post Office Area Manager.

Couple retire after running Green Street Post Office for 43 years

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

World's oldest Post Office is saved

A supporter celebrates outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London in 2021 following a court ruling clearing subpostmasters of convictions for theft and false accounting. Photo by Tolga Akmen / AFP via Getty Images

LEGAL EAGLE: Post Office victims fight on to rightly clear their names

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

Clock ticking for non-barcoded stamps as deadline looms

People have been warned that non-barcoded stamps will not be valid in the very near future - here how to exchange

Beth Franklin

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

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

Money

This is when you must spend your old £20 and £50 notes as last day approaches

Energy bills are set to soar this winter.

This is when households will get their £400 energy bills support as gas and elec...

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

South Tyneside Council has paid out over £9.5 million through the Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme.

Council Tax Energy Rebate payouts approach £10 million in South Tyneside

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

Petrol price rise fears.

How to drive more economically to save your fuel

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

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

Post Office on the move

Post Office branch in South Shields on the move to new location

Northumbria Police confirmed that a body has been found in the search for Irena Treciokiene.

Body found in search for missing pensioner last seen in Jarrow

“The need to set up a bank account or make sure you can access payments via The Payment Exemption Service.”

BENEFITS EXPERT: Don’t forget the Post Office payment service is ending soon

New £20 note. (Pic: Getty)

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

Christopher Head, former postmaster at West Boldon Post Office.

Ex-postmaster calls for inquiry after convicted Post Office workers clear names

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

Subash and Anita Pandit celebrate 40 years of Green Street Post Office at Laygate.

South Shields Post Office celebrates 40 years in business

Christopher Head, former postmaster at West Boldon Post Office, has welcomed the latest development in the long-running saga over the Post Office's disgraced Horizon IT system.

Former postmaster welcomes latest Horizon twist

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

Christopher Head has completed his Coast 2 Coast challenge.

Ex-postmaster completes Coast 2 Coast

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...

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