PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has welcomed progress towards the re-opening of the Post Office in Barrowford.

The post office closed temporarily in February this year, leaving residents to use the one in Nelson.

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However, the Post Office has confirmed that they have appointed a new agent to re-open a branch in the town and are now negotiating a lease.

Mr Stephenson said: “Ever since the closure of the old branch, I have been pushing for a new one to open as quickly as possible.

“We are still waiting on a firm date for the new branch to open and I am continuing to stress to the Post Office how important it is for the Barrowford residents to get the new branch opened up soon.”