THE front counter at Bicester Police Station will be closed from today for four weeks while repairs take place.

Police officers will remain stationed at the building, but people will have to travel to Kidlington for over-the-counter services.

Kidlington Police Station will open for extended hours, from 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 10am to 2pm on Mondays.

Thames Valley Police say officers will still based at the station and that the closure is essential for electrical repairs and a new heating system to be installed.