OCTOBER in Newton-le-Willows has seen a major change to its business scene, with new shops and burger joints on the block, and much-loved cafes saying goodbye.
Earlestown has had the biggest change of the month, with two new businesses joining the town, and a beloved deli saying farewell to the community.
To remind you of what's happened over the past month, here are the key highlights of Newton's business scene.
Good Burgers
Good Burgers is the latest business to join the town centre.
The burger and milkshake joint, co-owned by the owner of Amans restaurant on Newton High Street, opened its doors on Stanley Street on October 6, with an official soft launch the day before.
The business, owned by lifelong friends Abdul Rouf and Mohammed Miah, has had a positive response from both local customers and outside the area, and was promised to "give something different to the area."
Fittingly, the introduction of new businesses to the town centre compliments Earlestown’s regeneration plans which will see a multi-million-pound transformation in the upcoming years.
K9-Raw
Next up is K9-Raw, a pet shop on Suez Street, joined Earlestown from its previous base in Warrington, and although the store has only been opened just shy off a month, the owner, Adam Turner, described the town as "the place to be for the future."
Despite a couple of fresh faces in town, there has also been tears shed for independent businesses at the heart of the community.
Chouxchouxbedoo
Alexis Jenner and Suzanne Brown, owner and manager of Chouxchouxbedoo, a café on Newton High Street, announced it was closing its doors on Thursday October 20.
The community expressed an overwhelming sadness towards the announcement, however, there is light at the end of the tunnel as a new business is set to take its place, with further details to be announced soon.
The Deli at 40A
Shortly after, The Deli at 40A announced it will also be closing down and saying goodbye to Earlestown.
Lynette and Paul Crean, owners of the family-run business, decided to close due to personal reasons, with customers wishing them all the best, whilst others expressed their heartache following news of the closure of a "fantastic shop with beautiful food."
In four weeks, the town has seen a transformation to its business scene, and although the community says goodbye to some independent favourites, the future is booming for Newton-le-Willows.
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