Didcot Post Office and TG Jones to close in January 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

The TG Jones and Post Office on Broadway in Didcot will close on 9 January 2027. TG Jones announced the closure in September as part of ongoing restructuring across the chain, with around 150 High Street stores closed since the WH Smith brand was taken over by Modella in a rescue deal.

The closure follows the shutdown of East Hagbourne Post Office on 24 February 2024, which served the same area. With only Georgetown Post Office remaining to serve Didcot's 37,000 residents, MP Olly Glover said the branch is already operating 'under significant pressure'.

Counsellor Ian Snowdon shared optimism about prospects for a replacement. He said the Post Office has confirmed that several potential operators have expressed interest in running a new branch in Didcot. However, a suitable premises and operator have yet to be confirmed, and the Post Office cannot guarantee there will not be a break in service between the closures.

How it is being reported

• Closing date announced for town's TG Jones and Post OfficeA Didcot councillor has said there is hope for a new Post Office to replace the soon-to-be-shut TG Jones store in Broadway.Oxfordshire Guardian · 20 Oct, 12:30
• Closing date announced for town's TG Jones and Post OfficeA Didcot councillor has said there is hope for a new Post Office to replace the soon-to-be-shut TG Jones store in Broadway.Oxford Mail · 20 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Didcot · TG Jones · Post Office · Olly Glover · Ian Snowdon · Georgetown Post Office · East Hagbourne

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