As we know, the last five years have been incredibly tough for small and independent businesses - with Covid-19 affecting sale and the cost-of-living crisis affecting profit.
Times are still hard. One Leeds chef, who closed her business for good in September, said the “difficult decision” to shut the doors to her riverside restaurant came after the team found themselves “succumbing to the insurmountable economic pressures that have affected so many businesses”.
Here are more businesses that have announced closure and will be missed dearly. On the list, there is another fine dining restaurant run by top chef Michael O’Hare.
7. Hackett
Hackett, which was based at the Victoria Leeds shopping centre, emptied the unit of stock and put a notice in the window announcing closure this summer. It directed customers to other stores in Manchester and York, apologising for "any inconvenience caused". | National World Photo: National World
8. El Gato Negro
El Gato Negro, in Park Row, announced sudden closure in June. Owners of the restaurant, which took over the former bank in 2019, said the venue would reopen shortly, promising an “exciting new concept” - Black Cat Club, which is now open. | Google Photo: Google
9. BobCo Tackle
BobCo Tackle, which is based on Torre Road in Harehills, announced a huge closing down sale in September. It came as the company fell to administration after 24 years of service. | Google Photo: Google