It's been a difficult year for Nottingham's retail industry as many shops struggled amid the rising cost of living and an increase in energy bills. Sadly, this has meant a series of closures across the city with many shops we have loved closing their doors for the final time.
However, it's not all doom and gloom as the independent and small business owners are fighting back with many new stores opening across the city centre. Here, we look back at some of the shops we have loved and lost this year along with some new stores that are becoming fast favourites.
Windblower on Derby Road surprised many in the musical community when the owners announced their retirement in May. Margaret Frogson and David Oldershaw made a passionate plea for someone to take on the historical shop so it wouldn't close after 40 years.
