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Lansdowne Road

The area lost its only supermarket when the Co-op pulled out of the area a year ago leaving the parade without a vital retail anchor needed to attract customers.

Businesses have continued to survive despite the blow and the custom manages to support two thriving butchers, a bakers, a newsagent, four hair salons, a beauty parlour, electrical store, a pet shop, a general store and a betting shop.

Traders are hoping Tuesday's opening will plug the gap left by the Co-op and give shoppers the opportunity to meet all their shopping needs without travelling outside the area.