The search to find a new postmaster for a Doncaster village Post Office is on, after the current owner resigned, forcing its closure.

Woodlands Post Office on Great North Road is up for offer - and Doncaster North MP Ed Miliband is leading the fight to keep it open.

He shared: “I am sorry to hear that Woodlands Post Office will be closing following the postmaster’s decision to resign their contract.

“I know how vital Woodlands Post Office is for the area, and several residents have already contacted me to express how concerned they are about this closure.

“I have been in touch with Post Office and they have confirmed that they are keen to see services continue in the area.

“They have now begun to look for a new postmaster, and they are actively advertising for someone interested in running a Post Office branch in Woodlands.

The advert can be found here:https://runapostoffice.co.uk/.../woodlands-post-office...

Added Mr Miliband: “The Post Office operates through independent postmasters who run branches as part of their own businesses, and securing services in Woodlands will depend on finding a suitable local partner.

“I strongly encourage anyone who may be interested – or knows someone who might be – to take a look and share this opportunity.

“I will continue to press the Post Office to ensure they do everything possible to maintain services locally and to secure a new branch as soon as possible. I will keep the community updated as soon as I receive further information.”

Closing date for applications is May 26.