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    Dec 2020

    Last Updated: 02/12/2020
    Business
    Business

    Harrogate shoppers excited to be back as high street reopens

    by Suzannah Rogerson

    | 02 Dec, 2020
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    Shops in Harrogate swung open their doors this morning to greet eager shoppers after being forced to close for a month. The Stray Ferret spoke to some of those who were among the first back.

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    People in Harrogate spoke today of their relief about shops reopening after a month-long lockdown.

    Today's easing of covid restrictions allowed businesses to swing open their doors and there were plenty of eager shoppers there to support them.

    A strong 'shop local' message has been pushed during the pandemic and it seems people in Harrogate today were keen to heed it and keep their high street shops alive.

    Beryl Westerman said she was glad to be out again after staying inside for the past month:

    "It's lovely to come out and see people again."






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    The pandemic has had a huge impact on some retailers.

    Huge names such as Debenhams have fallen into administration following losses in trade. Some others won't be opening their doors again.

    The run-up to Christmas will be a crucial time for those that have survived the second lockdown.