HEDON’S NEWEST SHOP has an opening offer which might interest local residents. As well as a large range of printer cartridges and copier toners in stock, all compatible with well-known brands, Hedon Inks & Toners has an opening offer of an Epson printer and additional freebies available at […]
A NEW BARBER SHOP has opened up on Baxtergate. AJ’s Barbers have taken over the premises that were formerly used by Hair by Terrie before their move to New Road/Church lane in August 2011.
A NEW BUSINESS has opened at the former ‘Foorsteps’ shop at 16 Market Place. Hedon Inks & Toners opened on Saturday 25th August 2012 selling computer and stationery supplies. The former Taste delicatessen next door is still empty after closing 12 months ago, also The Audio Room recently […]
COSTUME CRAZY will be celebrating its 10th anniversary next year! The Fancy Dress specialist shop on New Road is starting its celebrations early and has a range of offers running and in the pipeline. Lorraine from the shop says: “Since our inception we have continued to grow and […]
CONTRARY TO OUR EARLIER REPORT, SIRIUS has won the Gold title of best dressed shop window in Hedon in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Silver title went to Hedon Library with its eye-catching display depicting A Royal Story. It’s still on display so catch it if you […]
THE LOCAL TRADERS and Shops have helped create the Jubilee atmosphere in the town. Here’s a selection of our favourites:
THE HEDON BLOG is always keen to shout out for local businesses in the town. We obviously feature the local pubs and churches quite a lot because these are centres of our local community where people choose to gather. However, the Hedon Blog think it’s important not to […]
COOPLANDS in the Market Place are running a petition against the so-called ‘Pasty Tax’ proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Under the Chancellor’s proposals, any food that is sold “above ambient air temperature” will become subject to VAT, whilst products that are served “at or below ambient […]
A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN aimed at celebrating the UK’s independent retailers was launched last month by Skillsmart Retail, the Sector Skills Council. Retail Independents’ Day encourages the public to buy at least one thing from their local, independent shop on Wednesday 4th July 2012. Over the next three months, the […]
WOULD BE local shopkeeper, Sandra Buckley, is investigating the possibility of opening an olde traditional sweet shop in Hedon Market Place. Sandra’s request for people’s opinions on the idea sparked a lively debate on the Hedon Blog Facebook page. “We would sell our hand made chocolate lollies and […]
“…if people value their local shops then simply – use them or lose them!” HEDON faces the end of the financial year with the uncomfortable sight of more empty shops. Footsteps in the Market Place, which only opened its doors last June 2011, has closed and has been stripped […]
RETAIL EXPERT Mary Portas recently produced a report – well publicised in the media – about the future of our High Streets and Town Centres. The Portas Review comments about the change in the retail landscape – particularly the development of online shopping – that has led to many […]
Information from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
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