A Chadderton post office has re-opened after it was closed for weeks.

The branch at 1 Butler Green was temporarily closed from Thursday, July 7 at 5.30pm.

It re-opened with a new Postmaster from Tuesday, July 25 at 1pm.

The Post Office has become a ‘new-style local Post Office’, with an open-plan counter and retail counter.

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It is part of an effort to make the location a ‘modern retail environment’.

As well as mail, Post Offices can be used to access bank accounts for 99 per cent of UK bank customers, with withdrawals and deposits possible.

Most services will remain the same, however the branch will no longer take Parcelforce Worldwide International parcels.

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The Butler Green Post Office currently has an average 1.5 out of 5 rating on Google Maps, from 16 reviews.

Reviewers note the store’s "shameful presentation" and have criticised the shop for being "unprofessional", with some saying the shop does not stick to its advertised opening hours.

However, others praised the "nice and friendly staff" and "excellent services".

The opening hours will stay the same, from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm.