A postmistress falsely accused of theft in the Post Office Horizon scandal has marked one year since her return to the Birmingham branch where she was accused. Rooprit Gill, who was exonerated, described her return as bringing memories of both pride and pain.
Ms Gill is back working at the business her father opened 50 years ago. She was dismissed from the Wattville Road operation in Handsworth due to alleged wrongdoing indicated by the faulty Horizon computer system.
Despite initial apprehension, Ms Gill stated that customers are happy to see her back, and the branch's footfall has doubled. She is thought to be the first and only sub-postmistress to return to her branch.
The branch still operates on the Horizon system, which Ms Gill finds daunting, though she has not experienced the technical problems she had previously. She noted an important difference in the support available, with a current helpline providing recorded email evidence.
Ms Gill is still awaiting full calculation and compensation for the financial losses she suffered, which included losing her home and car.