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Hereford & Worcester,3 mins

Bakery closes after nearly 70 years of business

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After almost 70 years of business, the Central Bakery in Leominster will soon be closing its doors for the final time. Four generations of the Burke family have served bread, savouries, confectionery and coffee there since the 1950s. For some staff, it's the only place they've ever worked! The closure is due to the rising cost of energy and ingredients, as well as dwindling footfall. Our reporter Matt Hutchinson visited the bakery ahead of its last day...

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