A WORCESTER post office remains closed after promising for the third time that it is set to reopen. 

Ombersley Road Post Office was supposed to reopen after a refurbishment today (Wednesday).

However, a sign on the door has been updated to say it will reopen tomorrow (Thursday, February 9).

It is the third opening date for the post office which was originally only supposed to shut for two weeks in February.

The branch has now been closed for a month for a refit and it went under new ownership.

A Post Office spokesperson revealed the refurbishment is taking longer than expected because of unforeseen delays.

The Post Office first closed on Monday, February 6 and was due to reopen on Wednesday, February 22.

The date was then pushed back to Wednesday, March 1 and then pushed back again to today (March 8).

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Worcester News: CLOSED: Sign on post office doorCLOSED: Sign on post office door (Image: NQ)

A yellow skip can be seen outside the Post Office along with a metal refrigerator outside the front doors.

The inside of the building appears to be full of furniture, not yet in place, and no products on the shelves. 

A Post Office spokesperson said: “The refurbishment of Ombersley Road Post Office has taken longer than expected due to unforeseen building delays.


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"We apologise for any inconvenience caused during the extended temporary closure of the branch.

"The branch is now due to open tomorrow, March 9.

"The new postmaster, who took over in November, has undertaken a refit of the store.”

Dinesh Nathan took over the business last year from Donna Evans, who ran the business for 21 years. 

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Worcester News: Outside the post officeOutside the post office (Image: NQ)

While the branch at 129 Ombersley Road is closed, customers are advised to use alternative post offices.

Nearby branches include the Brickfields Post Office at One Stop on Brickfields Road, Worcester Post Office at the WHSmith on High Street, and Warndon Post Office at SPAR on Cranham Drive.

There is also a branch at Fernhill Heath Costcutter Stores and Post Office, 101 Droitwich Road.