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TGJONES: New Deputy First Minister raises alarm over Neath Post Office threat as she writes to chain over closure risk
Wales’s newly-appointed Deputy First Minister has written to TGJones demanding answers about the future of its Neath store — warning that its closure would put a Post Office counter used by some of the town’s most vulnerable residents at risk.
Sioned Williams, Plaid Cymru MS for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd, wrote to the chain on 12 May raising concerns about the impact of the proposed restructuring on communities in her constituency, where both the Neath and Brecon branches have been rumoured to be among those at risk.
The Neath TGJones store currently hosts a Post Office counter — a service that Williams said raises concerns not just about the variety of shops in the town centre, but about continued access to basic services for residents, especially older people and those with limited mobility or access to transport.
In a Facebook post accompanying the letter, Williams said: “I am concerned to hear that the Post Office in Neath may be at risk given the proposed closure of TGJones stores across Wales — where the Neath Post Office currently sits.”
She added that any loss of the sites would raise concerns not only about retail provision, but about access to basic services for residents who depend on them.
The letter, addressed to TGJones management, asks the chain to clarify whether any Welsh stores are currently under active consideration for closure or subject to landlord negotiations, how community impact and service dependency are being assessed when decisions about store viability are made, and what engagement has taken place — or is planned — with Post Office Ltd, local authorities, or other stakeholders where stores host essential services.
Williams also called for alternatives to full closure — including relocation, service-only retention, or partnership approaches — to be explored in locations where the loss of a store could significantly affect a town centre.
The intervention comes as seven TGJones branches across south-west Wales face an uncertain future — including the Swansea Quadrant, Neath, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Bridgend, Tenby and Haverfordwest — after owner Modella Capital announced plans to close up to 150 stores nationally as part of a major restructuring.
The financial picture facing the chain is bleak. Documents circulated to creditors revealed that TGJones owes £8.4 million to HMRC, with a six-month payment agreement struck in April — and a further £3.4 million in business rates arrears, with bailiffs reported to be a real threat if payments are not maintained.
WH Smith, which sold its 480 high street stores to Modella Capital in March 2025 before they were rebranded as TGJones, has separately refused to fund enhanced redundancy payments for staff who could lose their jobs.
The restructuring requires approval from a High Court judge, with a hearing expected in late June. Landlords are likely to face demands for severe rent reductions, and those who refuse could simply have their stores handed back to them.
Post Office has previously said it will update communities if any of its services hosted within TGJones stores are forced to relocate as a result of the closures — but has given no guarantees that services would remain in the same towns.
Williams’s letter represents the most senior political intervention in the TGJones crisis in Wales to date. She was this week named Deputy First Minister in Wales’s first ever Plaid Cymru government — notably, the letter was written on 12 May, the day before the cabinet was announced.
The High Court hearing in late June remains the key date for staff and communities across south-west Wales with an interest in the future of the affected stores.
The Neath branch is one of three TGJones stores in south-west Wales known to host a Post Office counter — the Swansea Quadrant and Carmarthen branches also provide the service. Post Office Ltd has previously pledged to update communities if any hosted services are forced to relocate, but has given no guarantee that alternative provision would remain in the same town.
Our TGJones coverage
Seven south-west Wales stores at risk as chain announces 150 closures
The full list of at-risk branches across the region.Bailiff threat and tax debts cast fresh doubt over south-west Wales stores
TGJones owes £8.4m to HMRC and faces a bailiff threat as WH Smith refuses to fund redundancy.Post Office promises to update communities if any branches are forced to relocate
What the closures could mean for Post Office services hosted within TGJones stores.WH Smith sells high street stores — which will be renamed TGJones
#Neath #PostOffice #SionedWilliamsMS #TGJones #WHSmith
How the chain ended up in Modella Capital’s hands in the first place. -
TGJONES: Post Office promises to update communities if any branches are forced to relocate amid TGJones store closures
Post Office customers in south-west Wales who use services located inside their local TGJones have been reassured that they will continue to be able to do so – for now.
The statement comes after Swansea Bay News reported yesterday that up to 150 TGJones stores across the UK are facing closure under restructuring plans announced by the chain’s owner, Modella Capital.
Seven stores across south-west Wales are among those potentially affected, including the Quadrant Shopping Centre branch in Swansea and stores in Neath, Llanelli, Bridgend, Carmarthen, Tenby and Haverfordwest.
But many of those branches host an in-store Post Office – and readers immediately raised concerns about what would happen to those vital local services if the parent shops close.
Several readers contacted Swansea Bay News following the original report.
“They can’t possibly get rid of a post office. It serves as a bank for some people,” wrote one reader.
Others raised specific concerns about the Neath branch on Wind Street.
“Skewen has one post office, but we used to have three years ago,” said another reader. “Losing Neath post office would be unacceptable.”
“There’ll be no post office in Neath centre,” said another.
In response to these concerns, Swansea Bay News asked the Post Office press office to clarify the future of in-store branches if their TGJones host stores were to close.
A Post Office spokesperson said the network recognised the difficult conditions facing high street retailers, and confirmed it had no immediate plans to change services.
“We fully recognise the challenging trading conditions that TGJones and many other High Street retailers are facing at the moment,” the spokesperson said.
“We have a long-standing partnership and encourage customers to continue to access Post Office services and products from our branches located within TGJones stores.”
The Post Office said it would commit to keeping local communities informed of any future changes.
“Should there be any change to the store that hosts the Post Office, we will inform the local community as soon as we’re able to,” the spokesperson added.
The Post Office network operates more than 11,500 branches across the UK – many of them inside other businesses including newsagents, supermarkets and convenience stores.
The model has long been used to keep Post Office services accessible in towns and high streets where standalone branches would not be commercially viable.
But the model also creates a vulnerability – when the host business gets into difficulty, the Post Office service can be at risk too.
The Post Office’s statement will reassure customers that, for now, services will continue as normal at TGJones-hosted branches across south-west Wales.
But the position will become clearer once Modella Capital announces which specific TGJones stores will be closed under its restructuring plans – a decision that has not yet been made public.
The Post Office has confirmed the network has not been told which stores will close.
For now, customers in Swansea, Neath, Llanelli, Bridgend, Carmarthen, Tenby and Haverfordwest can continue to use their local in-store Post Office as normal.
Modella Capital, which also owns Hobbycraft and previously owned the now-collapsed Claire’s chain, is expected to confirm the full list of TGJones store closures in the coming weeks.
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Letter Carriers to collect food donations during 34th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Drive https://www.diningandcooking.com/2633156/letter-carriers-to-collect-food-donations-during-34th-annual-stamp-out-hunger-drive/ #CannedGoods #CoastalGeorgia #COLLECTION #donations #family #food #FoodDonation #FoodDrive #GroceryBag #LetterCarriers #LocalDistribution #mail #MailDelivery #May9 #Need #neighbor #NonperishableFood #PostOffice #pound #resident #Saturday #SchoolMeal #SecondHarvest #SecondHarvestOfCoastalGeorgia #StampOutHunger #wawa
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Letter Carriers to collect food donations during 34th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Drive https://www.diningandcooking.com/2633156/letter-carriers-to-collect-food-donations-during-34th-annual-stamp-out-hunger-drive/ #CannedGoods #CoastalGeorgia #COLLECTION #donations #family #food #FoodDonation #FoodDrive #GroceryBag #LetterCarriers #LocalDistribution #mail #MailDelivery #May9 #Need #neighbor #NonperishableFood #PostOffice #pound #resident #Saturday #SchoolMeal #SecondHarvest #SecondHarvestOfCoastalGeorgia #StampOutHunger #wawa
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Letter Carriers to collect food donations during 34th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Drive https://www.diningandcooking.com/2633156/letter-carriers-to-collect-food-donations-during-34th-annual-stamp-out-hunger-drive/ #CannedGoods #CoastalGeorgia #COLLECTION #donations #family #food #FoodDonation #FoodDrive #GroceryBag #LetterCarriers #LocalDistribution #mail #MailDelivery #May9 #Need #neighbor #NonperishableFood #PostOffice #pound #resident #Saturday #SchoolMeal #SecondHarvest #SecondHarvestOfCoastalGeorgia #StampOutHunger #wawa
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WATCH: Sheffield Post Office garners a million views on Instagram
A Sheffield Post Office has gone viral on social media for their relatable videos. Crookes Post Office have…
#Sheffield #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #Crookes #GreatBritain #Instagram #PostOffice #sheffield #SouthYorkshire #TikTok
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/945543/ WATCH: Sheffield Post Office garners a million views on Instagram #Britain #Crookes #England #GreatBritain #Instagram #PostOffice #sheffield #SouthYorkshire #TikTok #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Post office customers must now use PAN for financial transactions. Learn how the new Form 121 replaces TDS forms and what you need to do. Read the guide now. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/new-post-office-rules-2026-pan-form-121-gj9ccyg7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PostOffice #PAN #TDS #Savings #IncomeTax
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Post office customers must now use PAN for financial transactions. Learn how the new Form 121 replaces TDS forms and what you need to do. Read the guide now. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/new-post-office-rules-2026-pan-form-121-gj9ccyg7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PostOffice #PAN #TDS #Savings #IncomeTax
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Post office customers must now use PAN for financial transactions. Learn how the new Form 121 replaces TDS forms and what you need to do. Read the guide now. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/new-post-office-rules-2026-pan-form-121-gj9ccyg7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PostOffice #PAN #TDS #Savings #IncomeTax
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Post office customers must now use PAN for financial transactions. Learn how the new Form 121 replaces TDS forms and what you need to do. Read the guide now. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/new-post-office-rules-2026-pan-form-121-gj9ccyg7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PostOffice #PAN #TDS #Savings #IncomeTax
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Post office customers must now use PAN for financial transactions. Learn how the new Form 121 replaces TDS forms and what you need to do. Read the guide now. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/new-post-office-rules-2026-pan-form-121-gj9ccyg7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PostOffice #PAN #TDS #Savings #IncomeTax
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The old post office is now Cook's Natural Market. It looks so different than it did when it was the post office. We went on a field trip to this post office in 1990, so it's nice to compare and contrast, and it still has the mirrors along the ceiling on the one side. #postoffice #cooksnaturalmarket #rogersarkansas
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Constitution vs. Your Mailbox
I keep watching people argue about the United States Postal Service like it’s some sacred, untouchable relic carved into stone tablets. It’s not. It’s a government service. Those get rewritten more often than bad sitcom plots. Here’s the part nobody bothers to read before firing off hot takes: the United States Constitution doesn’t guarantee USPS as it exists today. Not even close. What it actually does is give Congress permission. That’s it. A bureaucratic green light. In […]https://ericfoltin.com/2026/04/27/constitution-vs-your-mailbox/
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Constitution vs. Your Mailbox
I keep watching people argue about the United States Postal Service like it’s some sacred, untouchable relic carved into stone tablets. It’s not. It’s a government service. Those get rewritten more often than bad sitcom plots. Here’s the part nobody bothers to read before firing off hot takes: the United States Constitution doesn’t guarantee USPS as it exists today. Not even close. What it actually does is give Congress permission. That’s it. A bureaucratic green light. In […]https://ericfoltin.com/2026/04/27/constitution-vs-your-mailbox/
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Constitution vs. Your Mailbox
I keep watching people argue about the United States Postal Service like it’s some sacred, untouchable relic carved into stone tablets. It’s not. It’s a government service. Those get rewritten more often than bad sitcom plots. Here’s the part nobody bothers to read before firing off hot takes: the United States Constitution doesn’t guarantee USPS as it exists today. Not even close. What it actually does is give Congress permission. That’s it. A bureaucratic green light. In […]https://ericfoltin.com/2026/04/27/constitution-vs-your-mailbox/
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Constitution vs. Your Mailbox
I keep watching people argue about the United States Postal Service like it’s some sacred, untouchable relic carved into stone tablets. It’s not. It’s a government service. Those get rewritten more often than bad sitcom plots. Here’s the part nobody bothers to read before firing off hot takes: the United States Constitution doesn’t guarantee USPS as it exists today. Not even close. What it actually does is give Congress permission. That’s it. A bureaucratic green light. In […]https://ericfoltin.com/2026/04/27/constitution-vs-your-mailbox/
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Constitution vs. Your Mailbox
I keep watching people argue about the United States Postal Service like it’s some sacred, untouchable relic carved into stone tablets. It’s not. It’s a government service. Those get rewritten more often than bad sitcom plots. Here’s the part nobody bothers to read before firing off hot takes: the United States Constitution doesn’t guarantee USPS as it exists today. Not even close. What it actually does is give Congress permission. That’s it. A bureaucratic green light. In […]https://ericfoltin.com/2026/04/27/constitution-vs-your-mailbox/
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Democrats Urge USPS to Defy Trump Order Undermining Voting Rights. https://newrepublic.com/post/209472/democrats-donald-trump-usps-mail-in-voting-rights?utm_source=Threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SF_TNR
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Democrats Urge USPS to Defy Trump Order Undermining Voting Rights. https://newrepublic.com/post/209472/democrats-donald-trump-usps-mail-in-voting-rights?utm_source=Threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SF_TNR
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Democrats Urge USPS to Defy Trump Order Undermining Voting Rights. https://newrepublic.com/post/209472/democrats-donald-trump-usps-mail-in-voting-rights?utm_source=Threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SF_TNR
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Democrats Urge USPS to Defy Trump Order Undermining Voting Rights. https://newrepublic.com/post/209472/democrats-donald-trump-usps-mail-in-voting-rights?utm_source=Threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SF_TNR
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Democrats Urge USPS to Defy Trump Order Undermining Voting Rights. https://newrepublic.com/post/209472/democrats-donald-trump-usps-mail-in-voting-rights?utm_source=Threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SF_TNR
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https://www.europesays.com/videos/14260/ Capture victims call for new law to clear their names #ADELEROBINSON #capture #CAPTUREREDRESS #COURTOFAPPEAL #CRIMINALCONVICTIONS #HORIZON #Inquiry #PostOffice #POSTOFFICECAPTURESYSTEM #Scandal #SkyNews #SUBPOSTMISTRESS #UKNews
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Migrants rush to apply under Spain’s new mass legalization program
MADRID (AP) — Migrants in Spain on Monday began applying in person to legalize their status after the…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #livinginthecountry #onlineapplications #postoffice #postoffices
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https://www.europesays.com/news/15541/ NALC statement on USPS’s temporary suspension of FERS contributions #Headlines #LetterCarriers #mail #Mailman #NALC #NationalAssociationOfLetterCarriers #News #Packages #Parcels #post #PostOffice #Postal #Rolando #TopStories #union #UnitedStatesPostalService #USPS
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In Post Office verification completed.
I love the Post Office near my workplace. Queues are reasonable and efficient even during lunch hours. The family who run it work well together.
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In Post Office verification completed.
I love the Post Office near my workplace. Queues are reasonable and efficient even during lunch hours. The family who run it work well together.
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https://www.europesays.com/news/13754/ California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple #AverageRate #ballot #county #Election #Headlines #LateBallot #mail #MailInBallot #News #Nov #PostOffice #PostalServiceChange #SignificantNumber #SpecialElection #state #TopStories #voter #year
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West Paris, Maine, Post Office to reopen after 5-year closure
The town of West Paris will soon have a post office …
#France #FR #Europe #EU #Paris #AmericanPostalWorkersUnionofMaine #consumernews #costofoperation #expiredleast #governmentnews #Mainenews #Maine'sTotalCoverage #newlocation #PostOffice #PostalWorkers #publicservice #reopening #Rep.JaredGolden #ruralcommunity #ruralMaine #sendingmail #USPS #WestParisPostOffice #whereisthepostoffice #WMTW
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Post Office opening times for Good Friday and Easter 2026
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Forgot to mention that on leaving our local #PostOffice last #Saturday after having #breakfast there, as is our Saturday habit, we found this #1930s style #car outside.
Turns out it's a #Beauford!
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Forgot to mention that on leaving our local #PostOffice last #Saturday after having #breakfast there, as is our Saturday habit, we found this #1930s style #car outside.
Turns out it's a #Beauford!
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Forgot to mention that on leaving our local #PostOffice last #Saturday after having #breakfast there, as is our Saturday habit, we found this #1930s style #car outside.
Turns out it's a #Beauford!
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Forgot to mention that on leaving our local #PostOffice last #Saturday after having #breakfast there, as is our Saturday habit, we could this #1930s style #car outside.
Turns out it's a #Beauford!
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TV moment as Sir Alan Bates surprises Swansea Horizon scandal victim
Ian Davies, 63, from Swansea, will feature in this week’s episode of Car S.O.S, where he is surprised with a fully restored 1973 Triumph Bonneville motorbike.
Ian was wrongly accused of theft due to faults in the Horizon IT system — losing his job, reputation and financial stability as a result.
Although his name was eventually cleared, the personal toll was devastating, with both his parents and his wife passing away before they could see justice done.
Nominator Gill Mason with Tim Shaw and nominee Ian Davies during the reveal of the Triumph Bonneville. (National Geographic/Steve Bonser)The Car S.O.S team get on with restoring their first ever motorbike
(Image: National Geographic)Emotional surprise
The episode sees presenters Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend take on their first-ever motorbike restoration to rebuild Ian’s cherished bike.
After suffering a stroke that left him unable to complete the project himself, Ian was nominated by his cousin — leading to one of the show’s most personal transformations.
In a powerful moment, Sir Alan Bates joins the team to help reveal the finished bike.
Fuzz takes the restored bike for a ride“One of the most shocking miscarriages of justice”
Tim Shaw said Sir Alan’s involvement was deeply personal.
“Sir Alan has had countless requests since the scandal came to light, but he’s been very clear about stepping back from that world,” he said.
“But when he heard Ian’s story, it clearly struck something much deeper – this was something he felt he had to be part of.”
He added: “What happened with Horizon is one of the most shocking miscarriages of justice in modern British history.
“When you hear what Ian has been through – losing everything, being wrongly accused, and then not having his family there to see his name cleared – it really brings home the human cost.”
A story that shocked the nation
The Horizon scandal saw hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 due to faults in the IT system.
Sir Alan Bates became a central figure in the fight for justice, later portrayed by Toby Jones in the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which brought the scandal to national attention.
He was recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours for his services to justice.
The fully restored 1973 Triumph Bonneville is revealed in pristine condition.When and where to watch
The episode airs on National Geographic on Thursday 26 March at 8pm.
#CarSOS #FuzzTownshend #Horizon #motorbike #motorbikeRestoration #motoring #NationalGeographic #PostOffice #SirAlanBates #Swansea #TimShaw #tv -
The government is no longer prepared to bail out the post office. :(
https://techcentral.co.za/the-post-office-is-out-of-options/279400/?utm_source=MastodonAfrica
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The government is no longer prepared to bail out the post office. :(
https://techcentral.co.za/the-post-office-is-out-of-options/279400/?utm_source=MastodonAfrica
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The government is no longer prepared to bail out the post office. :(
https://techcentral.co.za/the-post-office-is-out-of-options/279400/?utm_source=MastodonAfrica
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The government is no longer prepared to bail out the post office. :(
https://techcentral.co.za/the-post-office-is-out-of-options/279400/?utm_source=MastodonAfrica
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The government is no longer prepared to bail out the post office. :(
https://techcentral.co.za/the-post-office-is-out-of-options/279400/?utm_source=MastodonAfrica
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Postmaster General says USPS may shut down in a year #usps #postoffice #cartoon #gregkearney #kearney
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Postmaster General says USPS may shut down in a year #usps #postoffice #cartoon #gregkearney #kearney
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Postmaster General says USPS may shut down in a year #usps #postoffice #cartoon #gregkearney #kearney
