But amid all the challenges of the last 12 months there have been green shoots as some locals have taken the plunge to open new businesses in our communities.
Among them there have been new business ventures in many sectors on our streets including hairdressing, restaurants and eateries, retail and a nightclub.
Here we take a look at some of those new local businesses which opened their doors and welcomed customers in 2021.
Here we take a look at some of those new local businesses which opened their doors and welcomed customers in 2021.
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