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Conor Coyle

Cookstown bakery on the go for 70 years unveils plans as new owner takes over

A Co Tyrone bakery marks a new era as it moves to a new owner after remaining in the hands of one family since 1951.

The Corner Bakery, formerly the Corner Cake Shop in Cookstown , has been taken over by Belfast-based businessman Martin Booth. The bakery had been owned by the Turkington family for more than 70 years.

David and Lily Turkington established the business in 1951, and it had remained in the family with grandson Tim the most recent owner. Tim has now sold the business to good friend Martin, who has said he will be making a ‘significant’ investment in the business.

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