'End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years
The Tarr family say they are "devastated" to announce they will have to close due to rising costs.
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"It is a sad time... but it's had to happen unfortunately."
— Bradley Tarr , Other
"I feel more sorry for the people who have spent their whole lives doing it - my grandad, my great auntie Vera, my auntie Deana who's still working in the business, my mum - who's worked there ever since I can remember - my sister who still works there part-time... it's very sad, but I know it's the right time."
— Bradley Tarr , Other
"Life in this world has become extremely difficult for small family-run businesses to stay open."
— Bradley Tarr , Other
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The Tarr family say they are "devastated" to announce they will have to close due to rising costs.
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