Reporter: Ken BennettDate published: 31 July 2025 The letter box at the Dobcross Village Store and Post Office Councillor Garth Harkness has joined Dobcross villagers’ concerns, underlining his “disappointment” to hear issues surrounding the post box this week. The existing historic post box has been sealed without warning while alterations …
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