A family business in the County Durham village of Lanchester has shut up shop after 64 years with the owners saying it was 'the hardest decision we have ever had to make".
Crinnions, on Front Street, started as a family butchers in 1959 and had more recently become a popular deli, bar and restaurant, but announced it was closing its doors due to the cost of living crisis.
A notice on the door of the shop and on Crinnons Facebook page read: "Due to huge increase in utilities, supplier costs, rise in wages and the current cost of living we have been forced to close our business. This is the hardest decision we have ever had to make and it ends a lifetime of hard work and commitment from us both. We will be working through the diary to contact all bookings over the next few days. "We wish to thank everyone who has supported us over the years and we wish you well in the future. Love Paul Crinnion and Fiona Wilson."
