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'End of the road' for family-run store after 112 years

'End of the road' for family-run store after 112 years
BBC England Friday 12 June 2026, 05:20 UTC 1 min read
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Hancock & Wood in Warrington said rising costs and the popularity of online shopping had led to the move.

Hancock & Wood in Warrington said rising costs and the popularity of online shopping had led to the move.
Hancock & Wood (ORG) Warrington (LOCATION)
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