Mace Closes

Mace the mini-mart, on North End Crescent, has shutdown.   The business was hit hard by the arrival of a Sainsbury's across the road.  Everyone will miss the friendly staff, who were there for us, 365 days a year.  LETRA's sorry to see such a good shop go.  Lets hope a new owner for the premises can be found soon, as it's a prime retail spot in the area. 
Update:  After talking to the shopkeepers, the new Sainsbury's, wasn't the only factor in Mace's closure, high rent levels were also to blame. The landlord is now looking to turn the property into flats, which they believe will bring a better return.