NEWPORT town centre will finally have its Post Office back next month, after going two and a half years without one.

Central Convenience Store has taken the mantle of the town centre Post Office, which is set to open on Wednesday, November 29, at 1pm.

Since the Post Office inside the former Co-operative on South Street/Pyle Street closed in February 2021, Shaping Newport — a collaboration between Newport Business Association, Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council, and the Isle of Wight Council — has been working to bring the services back.

The two-position Post Office Local Plus, at 129 High Street, will offer customers a range of Post Office services, from posting letters and parcels to collecting and returning online shopping items.

Customers can also take advantage of various banking services including cash withdrawals and balance enquiries for all the main UK banks.

The opening hours will be Monday to Sunday, 6am until 10.30pm.

Welcoming the news, Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, Cabinet member for regeneration, said: "This is great news for Newport and I'd like to thank Central Convenience Stores for stepping up to provide and invest in this facility.

"Not withstanding the Post Office facilities at Pan and Carisbrooke, having a Post Office in the heart of the Island's county town is very important to local residents, many of whom have been in touch with me about it.

"Using the Post Office is an important part of visiting the shops for a lot of people, so other businesses will benefit from the Post Office returning."