This addition of cafe style tables and chairs at Ryan Gate seems to have been the final blow as the astonishing news comes out that they have seen off the competition with Marks & Spencers directly across the road shutting up shop shortly as it's no longer "commercially viable".

It's a good job I'm already sitting down as that's one I wouldn't have predicted. Mrs Brinkster is in mourning as she'll have to look elsewhere for high quality evening snacks!