A post office is set to be relocated in order to extend opening hours.

The Hamlands Post Office, which is currently situated in Freshwater Square, Eastbourne, is to be moved to Wish Hill in the town later this year.

The move has been prompted by the lease running out on the current premises and the upcoming retirement of the postmistress.

Post Office bosses have said that the new location will enable the facility to be open for an extra five hours a week as well as offer additional services.

The post office will also double up as a convenience store.