A DECISION to re-open Merriott's post office in July has been welcomed by Yeovil MP David Laws.

The post office is due to be opened at the Broadway Service Station on July 2.

Mr Laws said: "I am delighted that Post Office Services are being restored in Merriott.

"The Post Office has worked closely with Simon Bending, owner of the service station, to restore Post Office services to the village.

"Local residents will be relieved that services will not be lost.

"I hope that people in Merriott will use and support the Post Office services so that we can keep them for the future."