Wednesday 16 September 2026 (1054) - Since the closure of the enquiry office inside the bus station building, where just the public toilets were retained, the remaining area had been unsuccessfully advertised for let as a retail opportunity. It was finally decided to convert the unit for use as a town banking hub following the closure of the Lloyds and Barclays banks and the Post Office. Building work was taking place for the new use.

Local people chat as they wait for local buses to take them home after shopping. I recognise two that were waiting for the 1117 service 358 to West Row. Orange Sainsbury’s bags in abundance!

In the background is Ambassador Travel 300 (BV22 VSG), a Caetano Levante III bodied Scania K410 new in August 2022, working the 0715 National Express service 728 from Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5) to Norwich/UEA. Scheduled arrival time here is 1055.