THE 'end of an era' finally came at the weekend as long-term posties from Broughton finished their last shift.

Steven Acott, Mike Robinson and Paul Thompson all retired on Saturday after decades of delivering post to their local area.

The team went 'above and beyond' what is expected of any postie and have been commended for their work through a tough coronavirus pandemic.

Their Covid delivery heroics was no surprise to the community who have seen their posties chase off burglars and even get in a scrape with an overly excited goose during their time, the Broughton postmistress has said.

The sorting office is moving from Broughton to Millom.

Cllr Matt Brereton said: "This is the end of an era and they served our area really well.

"I am sure the guys from Millom will do a good job and the great service will continue but we will definitely miss them."

One of the regular faces, David Mallard, will be staying on at Millom sorting office and continue to serve his patch around Duddon Valley.