A POST office in the heart of Oxford that is used by hundreds of people has changed its opening times.

People who plan their day around a trip to join the long queue outside the post office can now rejoice as the branch on Oxpens Road has announced longer working hours just in time for the Christmas season.

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The temporary opening times are as follow:

  • Monday, 8am until 2pm
  • Tuesday, 8am until 2pm
  • Wednesday, 8am until 5.30pm
  • Thursday, 8am until 8pm
  • Friday, 8am until 5.30pm
  • Saturday, 8am until 3pm
  • Sunday, closed

To get your parcels, letters and cards to loved ones in good time, Royal Mail has also revealed the last recommended posting days:

Friday, December 18: 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For

Monday, December 21: 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For Royal Mail Tracked 48

Tuesday, December 22: Royal Mail Tracked 24