One of Durham's last remaining independent shoe shops is set to close after the owner's son fell ill with a rare condition.
Wigtwo Footwear has been a mainstay on Canterbury Road on the Newton Hall Estate since 2013 after originally opening as a children's shoe shop called Wiggle Room. The shop quickly became a favourite in the area and built up a loyal customer base, winning awards and being featured on the BBC in the process.
But the popular business suffered a blow last year when the son of the owner, Sonja Atkin, 47, fell ill with a rare illness known as a brain arteriovenous malformation. Sadly, the health of Sonja's son and the impending expiration of the lease this year has meant the shop hasn't been able to operate as normal. And as a buyer has not been found, Sonja has taken the tough decision to shut up shop.
