Surprise letters for postman of more than 40 years

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Surprise letters for Bladon's postman of 40 years

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The BBC has surprised a postman who has retired after more than four decades with messages from villagers.

David Hogg said he "loved" being the postman in Bladon, Oxfordshire, for 41 years - but that he was looking forward to having a lie in.

BBC Radio Oxford's Adam Ball surprised him with messages from village residents, who said they would "miss [Mr Hogg] something terrible".

The villagers also threw a surprise "thank you" party for Mr Hogg at The White House, their local community pub.

Mr Hogg said his job was about more than just delivering mail, adding: " I would always try and look out for the vulnerable residents as sometimes I think I was their only contact with the outside world."

He also said he always carried dog treats for the canines he encountered on his routes.

Video journalist: Chris Wood

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