An Arnold book shop opened by a former teacher will close less than a year later. Tim Beeden - who said he took a "massive gamble" when opening the business, BUK, last September - announced news of the impending closure on the shop's official Facebook page.
Mr Beeden said: "I’m sorry to say that BUK is closing. Our last day of trading will be Saturday 29th July. It’s not a decision I’ve taken lightly nor is it one taken in haste.
"There are a number of reasons behind this decision, some personal, some less so. The bookshop has always made a nice little profit, despite an energy crisis, cost of living crisis and now mortgage crisis as well as cut-price books everywhere you look.
