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Struggling Restaurant Chain In Administration – Guildford Branch Closes Immediately
By Hugh Coakley Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain went into administration today (May 21) with its restaurants throughout the UK closing immediately. This included the restaurant in Friary Street, Guildford. More…
Debenhams Closure to Cost GBC Nearly £500,000 in Rates Loss
Guildford Borough Council will lose nearly £500,000 in business rates it was expecting, due to the financial difficulties Debenhams is suffering. The retail chain is closing its Guildford store in…
Indies Resilient But Chains Take Opportunities to Cut Costs and Close Stores
By Hugh Coakley While five new independent shops opened in Guildford recently, the West Cornwall Pasty Co closed without warning today (Saturday, May 11) and two further chains with branches…
New Model Railway Shop Opens In Guildford
By Hugh Coakley Selling models railways is no doubt a niche market. But when you visit the Kernow Model Rail Centre, you get the feeling it is actually quite a…
Indie Of The Month: Swift Stitch in Haydon Place
By Hugh Coakley I must have walked past Swift Stitch, the clothing repairs and alterations specialist, a hundred times and not noticed it. But it is worth a second look.…
One Shop Closes and Two Open – But Pressure On High Street Businesses Continues
By Hugh Coakley The cycle of Guildford businesses opening and closing continues. Fresh Choices the cafe in North Street, which had been open for business in the town centre for…
Shere Company Wins Gold Surrey Hills Award
Craftsmen from Shere who bring kitchen dreams to life have won a gold award from Surrey Hills Enterprises at this year’s presentation ceremony. The awards are for companies holding the…
Guildford’s Debenhams To Close
By Hugh Coakley Guildford’s ailing Debenhams is to close it was announced this morning (April 26). It is one of 22 branches that are to close in early 2020 after…
Indie Of The Month: Electrik Ink Tattoo Studio
by Hugh Coakley Going into a tattoo studio was a first for me. However, Electrik Ink Tattoo Studio, on London Road opposite G Live, was a revelation and a tonic. Owner…
Debenhams Goes Into Administration
by Hugh Coakley Sales of Debenhams Plc shares were suspended this morning followed by the announcement that administrators had been appointed. This is likely to mean the closure of around…
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