A BELOVED bakery chain that has been in business for 70 years has shut down another branch.
Bennetts Family Bakers announced the closure of their Wimborne Minster shop in Dorset.
This comes after shutters were pulled down on their sites in Westbourne, Bournemouth, in February this year without explanation.
The West Borough bakery will stop serving customers on March 29.
Bennetts Family Bakers was founded in 1951 by Claude Bennett.
It has several shops dotted across Dorset – including Winton, Parkstone and Broadstone.
An anonymous resident told Bournemouth Echo: “I was told by the staff that the shop would be closing.
“It’s very sad because it’s one of the longest-running shops in Wimborne.”;
Flying Eze has approached Bennetts Family Bakers for comment.
This comes after a 185-year-old pie and butchers shop is set to close down in a further blow to the high street.
Burchall's, in St Helen's, Merseyside, will welcome in customers for the final time on March 29, the St Helens Star reports.
A sign has been placed in the window of the town centre shop announcing thenews.
It reads: “It is with regret that Burchall's will be closing down on Saturday, March 29.
“We would like to thank all our loyal customers who have supported us over many years.”
News of the closure has been met with devastation from locals who rely on the shop for the “best” pork pies.
One local, posting on Facebook, said: “End of an era…tastiest pork pies ever…gonna miss them.”
Another commented: “An absolute travesty. My youngest son is heartbroken.”
A third added: “So sad, best pies ever made.”
Meanwhile, a fourth added: “Best pies about! Gutted there will be no more.”
