The shop in The Street, Hurst, previously served as the village post office before closing on December 13, 2024. Although it was saved from closure in July 2023, the manager ultimately closed the store after 18 months. "We wish Baweja Stores Ltd every success in providing a valued and essential retail service to the local community." 'No plans' to relocate village Post Office after sudden closureAt the time, Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham, said the closure was a ‘crushing blow for the community’. The Post Office has invited retailers interested in hosting a branch to get in contact.