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Jun 2023
Cost of living crisis prompts Boroughbridge café to close
A Boroughbridge cafe has announced it will close its doors for good within the next two weeks.
Fourth Stone Café serves breakfasts and brunches on Church Lane.
The business, which has been open for 18 months, posted the news on its Facebook page this week.
It cited the cost of living crisis and rising prices as factors in its decision.
Jack Pinder, the owner, said on Facebook:
The post prompted numerous messages of support. One customer said:
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